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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1971
Page
1
Two year old pacers sprint from the gate as Romalie Hanover captures the Almahurst Farm Filly Stake at the Du Quoin State Fair. Bought for a record $101,000 by Mitzi Stable Bryan Conn, the filly posted times of 2:00.1 and 1:59.1. Today’s card features the $130,000 Hambletonian Classic for three year old trotters.
Janna Spear of Tarzana and Phil Bersinger of Santa Monica, both 18, arrived at Williamson County Airport on Tuesday for a three day visit to the Du Quoin State Fair. They were chaperoned by Francine Kirschner of Hollywood and attended Hayes family's Hambletonian reception before a Carpenters dinner. They planned a Southern Illinois University tour, Hambletonian Classic racing, and a scenic tour before returning home.
Springfield AP reports thousands of uncashed checks and money orders for vehicle licenses found in 16 boxes belonging to an aide of the late Secretary of State Paul Powell. The discovery follows Powell’s death and his reputed control of Southern Illinois Democratic power and cash hoards.
In Jackson County circuit court Murphysboro closing arguments concluded in the Nov. 12 1970 Carbondale shootout case. Milton Boyd James Holley and Leonard Thomas faced charges of attempt murder aggravated assault mob action and criminal damage to property as testimony debated who fired first.
Du Quoin State Fair officials watched gray skies as the $130,000 Hambletonian Classic for three year old trotters faced a potential shower. Nine starters made a wide open field with no strong favorite. The fair added a $30,000 filly division this year with Desert Wind entered. Harness racing runs through Friday with USAC races to follow and a Labor Day show featuring Chet Atkins Boots Randolph and Floyd Cramer.
Tonight partly cloudy and warm with a low around 70. Thursday remains partly cloudy and hot and humid with a chance of thunderstorms and a high near 90. Friday brings a shower risk, Saturday and Sunday turn cooler with mostly sunny skies and highs in the 70s to 80s and lows in the 50s to 60s.
National leaders react to the California Supreme Court decision that local property taxes funding public schools is unconstitutional, warning it could spur lawsuits and reform nationwide. Illinois superintendent Bakalis and NIC president Holman hail precedent shifting impacts, while Beverly Hills mayor Leopold and Rep. Pucinski offer mixed views. The ruling may influence federal aid discussions and future funding formulas.
The Associated Press reports three teacher strikes settled and a fourth averted in Illinois after long negotiations. Agreements ended six day DeKalb, two day Jacksonville and Jerseyville strikes, with 240, 300 and 200 teachers respectively returning to classes and thousands of pupils resuming schooling. Strikes remained in Elgin, Decatur, and Lake Zurich affecting about 29,600 students. Bloom Township High School reached an early settlement. head football coaches crossed lines at Decatur practices. Strike votes were set for Glenbrook, Wheaton, and Bloomington.
Bonita Troutt reports that SIU leader Edward Sasse ties school quality to expenditure per pupil and notes California Supreme Court influences. Comparisons show wide gaps: Carterville spends 824 per pupil on a 3142 tax rate. Carbondale elementary 1030 and high 1100. Herrin 752. Marion 675. Murphysboro 3195 tax with no per pupil figure given. Superintendent Blackwood lacks pupil-spending data.
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