Marion Housing Authority to start 49-unit project Thursday
Construction of a 49 unit scattered site low income housing complex by the Marion Housing Authority will begin Thursday in Marion after delays and neighbor objections. Builder Harrisburg firm owner Bob Cooper exercised options on over 100000 dollars of property for sites on Cash Street Carter Boulevard and Midway Court. Six duplex project at North Garfield and Browning streets faces neighbor opposition though work is planned to proceed. The project aims for August completion with several sites under construction simultaneously.
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Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
Marion Housing Authority
Marion
Bob Cooper
Harrisburg
Housing Authority
Uon
Carter and
Boulevard Streets
Midway Court
Garfield
Browning Streets
Ruby Connett
Tom Anderson
Community & Development Systems
Carbondale Considers Amusement Tax to Fund Downtown Parking Garage
Carbondale City Council sets December 7 public hearing on a proposed 1 to 2 percent amusement tax to cover debt service for a $4.25 million parking garage linked to the hotel convention center project. Officials estimate annual revenues of $251,613 to $503,226, with allocations to tourism and non profits.
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Tom Woolf
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Helen Westberg
Council
Frank Moreno
Paul Sorgen
University and Illinois Avenues
Walnut and
Elm Streets
Moreno
State Department of Revenue
Carroll Fry
Fischer
Fry
Convention Center
Inflation Jump at Wholesale Level Boosts Prices
The government reports October wholesale inflation at 6.8 percent annual rate, driven by higher new car prices while food and energy declined. The rise marks the largest since April, signaling potential consumer price pressures. Treasury Secretary Regan warns of a continuing recession and slower 1982 GNP drop, as banks trim prime rates and Treasury bill yields fall.
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Associated Press
Labor Department
Reagan
Treasury
Donald Regan
Treasury Department
Regan
Washington
Housing high rise plans spark wait list and staffing talks
Earl Gent notes 40 names on a waiting list for the 48 unit high rise with capacity to rise to 69 next year drawing 15 two bedroom and 4 three bedroom units. Meeting to discuss staffing and use of interest from invested funds to cover relocation and contractual costs. Federal relocation reimbursement awaits bond issuance possibly in January.
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Earl Gent
Anderson Orly
Weather forecast for the coming days
The National Weather Service says fair tonight with a low in the mid 30s. Wednesday will be sunny with a high in the mid to upper 50s. Thursday through Saturday appear fair with highs in the 60s and lows in the 50s.
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National Weather Service
Herrin rejects union-only contracts proposal by trades council
Herrin City Council on Monday rejected mandating city contracts only with union-labor firms. Legal counsel said non union bidders may bid with prevailing wage. the measure was tabled to review existing ordinances. The council also raised water tap on fees and approved insurance for traffic-light equipment.
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Herrin
Bonnie Marx
Southern Illinois
Herrin Trades Council
Ward
Harry Crompton
Paul Murphy
Department of
Murphy
Crompton
Donald Swinford
Swinford
Victor Ritter
Vernon Campbell Jr
Johnston City
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North Market Street
Ralph Korte Construction Company
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Archie Jones
Janet Vaught
University Mall
Hans Fischer
Kenny Rogers
Southern Illinois University
Peoria
Decatur
Dept.of Labor
Ann Landers
Bill Bonali
Don Benitone Insurance Co
Illinois
Jo W. Walker
Walker
Herrin American Legion and Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Southern Illinois Inc
Egyptian Council of Boy Scouts
Herrin Little League
Bonali
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