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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 2002

Page

2

Israel intensifies assault as Ramallah operation expands

Israeli forces have arrested about 700 militants since the Ramallah raid began. Foreign Minister Shimon Peres said Israel does not plan to occupy Palestinian areas or dismantle the Palestinian Authority. In Ramallah and Bethlehem, tanks struck a building and fighting widened, while Palestinians accused Israel of state terror as gunmen wounded a Jewish family in the West Bank and were killed in return fire.

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Reluctant WWII veteran recalls Wall City combat in Manila

Roy, honored by the Philippine government, recalls 8 inch shelling to breach Wall City near Manila. He and fellow 37th Division soldiers evacuated a hospital under heavy fire as Japanese troops searched for victims. He later helped dedicate a division memorial and medals plaque.

Roy Wall Manila Chicago Wall City Lone Star Admiral Nimitz Museum Fredricksburg Texas

CHIP Implants Spark Liberty Religion and Health Debates

Applied Digital promotes a skin implant chip to store medical data and aid emergencies. Critics call it privacy invasion, crypto fascism, or the mark of the Beast, while supporters cite rapid access to records for emergencies and wandering patients. The chip may cost around $200 with scanners $1,000 to $3,000 and FDA approval anticipated in months.

Latin America Jacobs Applied Digital FDA

Prayer in schools sparks debate as HB 4117 advances

Students and advocates clash over church in education. Wright argues religion can exist in schools without state endorsement. Opponents fear establishment concerns. HB 4117 passes to the Senate for review.

Wright U.S. Supreme Court Senate

Union Pressure Shapes Budget Cuts Across State Agencies

Union leaders urge shared sacrifice for jobs with a mix of management and AFSCME bearing cuts. Senator Luechtefeld notes limited action beyond privatization talks while AFSCME’s Bayer warns lawmakers to choose sides between Governor Ryan's austerity and constituents harmed by the cuts.

David S. Luechtefeld Rokanville Ryan Bayer

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