Fair manager Huff calls Du Quoin job best in world
Fred Huff, named general manager of the Du Quoin Fair in 1972 after a stint at Southern Illinois University, says his work is the best in the world. He and assistants Holladay and Maxton tour grounds, book clean stands, and plan improvements while listening to visitors and letters for next year’s fair.
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Bonita Troutt
Fred Huff
du Quoin Fair
Huff
Southern Illinois University
Richard Doc Holladay
Jerry Maxton
Holladay
SIU
Maxton
du Ounin
Independent Midway
Independent
Doc
Jerry
St. Louis
Vikki Carr
Vikki
Illinois
North Carolina
Florida
Louisiana
Texas
Enioys
Frank Samuel Jr
Carterville
Higher education meeting to discuss federal act at SIU
Delegates from Illinois colleges gather at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale October 12 13 to review the Omnibus Higher Education Act of 1972 and its link to the Collegiate Common Market of Illinois with officials from the Board of Higher Education US Office of Education and the NASULGC in attendance. Oliver Caldwell SIU professor coordinates the conference.
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Illinois
Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
Illinois Board of Higher Education
United States Office of Education
National Association of State and Land Grant Colleges
U.S
Oliver Caldwell Siu
National Institute For Education
Tornado Threat Coping Styles Explored By SIU Aide
A July 7 Science article co authored by Duane Baumann of Southern Illinois University Carbondale examines regional responses to tornado hazards. The piece, reviewed by the New York Times and others, contrasts southern fatalism with northern precautionary behavior.
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Science
Duane Baumann
Southern Illinois University At
Carbondale
New York Times
U.S
Baumann University of Chicago
John Sims
First trauma helicopter landing at Carbondale center
Doctors Memorial Hospital staff unloaded an Isolette with a 3 day old baby from Cairo to Carbondale regional trauma center. It was the center’s first such landing and the 32nd transfer overall. Fourteen cars were moved and a smoke bomb used to mark the area. The baby, born Monday, has respiratory problems but looked better this morning per the physician.
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Doctors Memorial Hospital
Cairo
Carbondale Hospital
Carbondale
Joy Goodman
Byron Treece
Cooking Tips for Sauces and Pancakes
A lemon juice mint sauce is blended with green peas to accompany roast lamb. When baking pancakes use a hot griddle to avoid dry uneven browning and toughness.
Spotted Sandpiper Sheds Spots in Fall Pattern Change
The spotted sandpiper loses its distinctive spots as autumn progresses, revealing a plainer plumage. Researchers note seasonal molt reduces bill-to-tail markings, aiding camouflage during migration and wintering periods.
Southern Illinoisan Publisher and Office Locations
The Southern Illinoisan is printed Sunday and daily except Saturdays and holidays. It lists office addresses in Carbondale Herrin Murphysboro and notes second class postage paid and AP news republication rights.
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Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinoisan Inc
North Illinois Avenue
Carbondale
North 16Th Street
Herrin
Walnut Street
Murphysboro
Ilinois
Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Murphysboro Independent
Associated Press
Marion Jaycees Courtesy Rest Stop for Labor Day
The Marion Jaycees will run a courtesy rest stop for Labor Day weekend motorists from 6 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday at Browning's Phillips 66 Service Station near the Ramada Inn on New Route 13. Inn manager Jack Davidson cooperates by donating coffee doughnuts and soft drinks for travelers, served at the service station and in the inn's coffee shop.
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Marion Jaycees
Browning
Ramada Inn
New Rt. 13
Jack Davidson
Srvice
Jaycees
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