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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 2004
Page
1
A state auditor charges a nuclear agency official with improper contract practices. The item notes investigations into expense claims, highlighting potential double dipping and questioned reimbursements. The report emphasizes accountability measures and potential policy reforms affecting state energy operations.
Dongola landmark Karraker's Feed and Seed will shut down after 74 years of operation, marking the end of an era for the town. Patrons recall longtime service as owners prepare final days and retire.
Southern Illinois University trustees in Edwardsville face a vote on roughly 20 percent pay raises for four Carbondale officials. Proposed increases target Sue Davis Susan Ferry Paul Kowalczyk and Carmen Suarez with raises from 18 to 25 percent, pending board deliberation after Chancellor Walter Wendler’s recommendation.
U S Marines battle through Fallujah as tanks and AC 130 gunships pound insurgent positions in a hard urban campaign to pacify the city. Marines advance block by block despite guerrilla fire amid heavy casualties and renewed strikes on nearby neighborhoods.
Brent E. Johnson a 19 year old Pi Kappa Alpha pledge from Seymour died in a Cedar Lake camping weekend when the canoe capsized near 4 am. Twelve pledges and three fraternity members were on the trip with one other pledge surviving. Rend Lake divers continued a search for Johnson as fraternal officials noted alcohol may have been involved.
Du Quoin city Commissioner Larry Brown, 51, was arrested Monday night over alleged gambling at S & L B's Place. State police said charges were unclear as Perry County prosecutors review reports, with initial filings listing weapons offenses and a traffic violation. Brown posted a $100 bond Tuesday and was released on a misdemeanor gambling charge while awaiting full reports.
Carbondale council votes to amend the curfew ordinance allowing minors 17 and younger to be out after curfew for First Amendment activities and school or church events. The action follows a 7th Circuit ruling against a similar Indiana curfew. Council members praised city staff and officials for a user-friendly budget.
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