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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 2003
Page
2
The Southern Illinoisan provides contact details for its editorial board and letters section. It lists Publisher Dennis DeRossett Editor Meta Minton and Voice of the Reader Jeff Smyth, with instructions for submitting letters, sound off, and vent pieces by phone and email. It also notes publication address in Carbondale and policy on letter content including verification and libel rules.
New Carbondale council members pledge unity and broad representation as they plan to ease into roles. They aim to define fair encroachment rules, boost jobs, and engage former candidates while focusing on a sound budget and regional growth.
A Sunday sports item misstated results for Anna Jonesboro athlete Adam Casper, who actually finished second in both discus and shot put at the Murphysboro Heartland Invitational held Saturday. The correction notes the proper placement and event details.
U S forces encircled Baghdad and began flying into the capital as British troops pushed toward Basra. Four C 130 transports landed at Baghdad airport ahead of a major air resupply, while Gen Peter Pace said the Republican Guard is weakened but not finished. Civilians and Kurdish fighters suffered in crossfire as allied advances continued.
Soldiers searching a military complex found gas masks and chemical suits along with hundreds of mortar rounds. Chemical tests indicated G Series agents including sarin and tabun. Dozens exhibited symptoms such as vomiting and dizziness as a cloud of sarin potentially involved, while others tested negative. Soldiers were decontaminated with detergent and water trucks as authorities assess buried material. First Lt. Elena Araujo noted suspicion of chemical weapons at the site and a nearby compound.
Chester native Jamey Garner, eliminated in week five of USA Network's Nashville Star, says the experience provided national exposure and good contacts. He plans to move to Nashville to pursue music, calling the moment a blessing and expressing optimism about a future career.
Donelan warns townships hold large operating surpluses to cover capital projects and late-state payments. Bramlet doubts near-term changes, noting strong township lobbying at the Capitol and lawmakers' ties to townships. He cautions that if state funds are cut, others must cover road and bridge work and public aid cannot absorb the gap.
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