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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1971
Page
3
A spill from a trash truck clogged northbound traffic on Rt 51 a half mile north of De Soto Tuesday afternoon. Traffic paused in the northbound lane while drivers navigated around the leak as the vehicle’s load was covered per Jackson County refuse disposal ordinance. A state law prohibits dumping on highways.
The city of Marion asks the Illinois Pollution Board for eight weeks more time to file updated plans for a new sewer plant after EPA rule changes on algae control. The project, including a planned seven to eight acre lake with filtration, is estimated at 650000 to 675000 dollars with a federal grant sought.
Herrin pupils attend their first full day of school as negotiations between the Herrin Education Association and the school board continue. HEA president Darryl Reach said talks continued with a mediator and another session is planned. the dispute covers the 1971-72 year including rights, leave, discipline, arbitration, and salary.
A $46,085 lawsuit against the Marion Unit Two School District stems from a May 19 crash on South Carbon Street where a school bus struck a stopped taxi cab. Plaintiffs are Aldia Crain and cab driver Lawrence Rushing plus the Marion Cab Co seeking $30,000 $15,000 and $1,085 respectively for injuries damages and lost profits.
A diamond pendant value 375 dollars reported stolen from Joseph Miles at 102 North Ash Street De Soto. Mrs Miles said the item disappeared during the July 4 weekend while the family was away. Additionally Gary Daniel Milligan 20 Holtville Calif was sentenced 60 days in Williamson County jail for unlawful possession of marijuana. two juveniles with him not charged.
Christopher A Heiden 22 of Carterville moved from Williamson County jail to Veterans Hospital Danville for psychiatric and drug addiction care by order of Judge A R Cagle. After treatment he will return to sheriff custody. Heiden arrested Aug 14 in Carterville drug raid with David R Blayney 21 and Pamela DeFrank 19. DeFrank pleaded guilty to unlawful possession narcotic drugs and got two years probation. Blayney arraigned on unlawful possession narcotic drugs with bond set at 7500. Sheriff Russell Oxford said over 100 pounds marijuana were seized.
Carbondale and Southern Thesis University win council approval for an ILEC grant of about 25 000 toward a 60 354 design study for a combined police center. Local share to come mostly as in kind contributions with the university backing the project to foster cooperation between police forces.
Two new Herrin traffic signals began operating this week. A westbound car on Poplar street now has the right of way for a south turn onto Park avenue with the signals.
City auditors urged Carbondale to implement a fixed asset system with tagging and location data and a long term capital replacement budget. The council accepted the reports and considered costs including a potential $10,000+ equipment appraisal. City finance director J Hugh Shelnutt defended current practices while outlining bids and monthly investment activity totaling about $3,000 in monthly income.
A grand jury was convened to investigate the August death of Joseph Lee Wilson 37 in a St Louis city jail cell following a scuffle with police. The coroner ruled the death accidental after Wilson sustained multiple injuries.
Central Illinois exhibitors claimed most prizes on day two at the Du Quoin State Fair. Winners span Altamont Alhambra Stonington Windsor Ashmore Carlinville and towns including Jackson Missouri. Duroe swine led by Thompson Farms Lesser and West Frankfort entries highlighted by various champion boars sows and reserves.
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