Williamson high on conviction list
Williamson County officials take pride in a tough reputation as a high conviction county. A 1980 report shows Williamson 14th among Illinois counties for felony convictions and prison sentences, with Kane and Jackson counties close behind in various metrics. Sheriff Jerald Kobler notes factors beyond local control while Rand y Patchett cites strong law enforcement as key. The county operates a unique intergovernmental detective unit aiding major felonies. Other area counties list lower conviction counts. Cook County leads the state with over 15,000 convictions.
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Illinois
Illiois Division of Probation and
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Williamson
Illiois
Jerald Kobler
Jackson County
Williamsonunty
Kane County
Chicago
Randy Patchett
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Sheriff's Department
Randolph County
Franklin County
Perry County
Union County
Johnson County
Cook County
Dura-Plex Stockholders Press for Management Change
About 75 Dura-Plex Industries stockholders met in Carbondale to hear Jeff Strang push for new board leadership. Strang, owning 60,000 shares, cited $6 million in losses since 1971 and said most funds were spent promoting the product out of state rather than improving Herrin plant operations. He claimed 60 attendees favored change while 85 percent doubted management. stockholder lists and unregistered sales cited by state officials were noted. Strang plans a third meeting as he continues his advocacy.
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Dura-Plex Industries Inc
Carbondale
Jeff Strang
White Hall
Strang
Alton
Herrin
Illinois
Secretary of State
Dura-Plex
American Benefits Development Corp
James R. McGath
Decatur
Steeleville
Chamber of Commerce
Metamora
TV star Suzanne Somers charms Du Quoin fair crowd
Reporter Ann Schottman details Suzanne Somers at the Du Quoin State Fair. The TV star greets fans in a demure outfit, signs autographs for a sixth grade class, and performs a family oriented show with songs and a Q and A. She recalls early breaks from American Graffiti to The Suzanne Somers Show.
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Chrissie
Three’s Company
Suzanne Somers
Ms. Somers
du Quoin State Fair
Las Vegas
Suzanne
Southern Illinois
Oregon State Fair
St. Louis
Carbondale
Richard Dreyfus
Ron Howard
Cindy Williams
Johnny Carson
Colonial cooks craft meals with fireplace heat and leaves
Colonial cooks relied on fireplace heat and natural materials like maple leaves and wax paper substitutes to prepare meals. Their hand measured quantities produced dishes that still taste good today despite lacking modern appliances.
Fifth graders name traits of a good teacher at St. Andrew
Murphysboro teacher Beverly Hallesy asked fifth graders at St. Andrew School to write about what makes a good teacher. The student responses surprised even the teacher as they shared thoughtful, surprising insights. Tuesday Living
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St. Andrew
Beverly Hallesy
Murphysboro
New Hospital Chief at St Joseph Memorial Murphysboro
Sister Cunegunda becomes administrator of St Joseph Memorial Hospital Murphysboro owned by the Sisters Adorers of the Blood of Christ. She pledges strong staff and community communication as she takes the job.
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St. Joseph Memorial Hospital
Murphysboro
Sisters Adorers of the Blood of Christ
Southern Illinoisan details offices and rates
The Southern Illinoisan lists publication offices in Carbondale Murphysboro and Herrin and provides subscription rates for carriers and motor routes. It notes prior lineage from the Carbondale “fee ere” and Daily Journal and gives advertising contact numbers.
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Southern Ilinoisan
Illinois
Carbondale
Ill
16Th
Herrin
Murphysboro
Southern Illinoisan
Daily Journal
Arion
VISTA cuts prompt hearing over six Southern Illinois groups
Bonnie Marx reports a hearing request follows ACTION Chicago's Aug 14 decision to withdraw about 15 VISTA positions by Sept 24 from SIPDCC and five other Southern Illinois groups. SIPDCC president Jim Hanson calls it politically motivated, citing advocacy by volunteers and opposition from the Reagan administration to community organizing.
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Bonnie Marx
Southern Illinoisan
VISTA
Southern Illinois
Chicago
Southern Illinois Peoples Development Cooperative Corp
Sipdcc
Attucks Community Board of
Carbondale
Makanda
Michael Doyle
Jim Hanson
Hanson
Cairo
Reagan
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