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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 2003
Page
1
Entertainment brief notes the film Anger Management leads theaters with a 44.5 million gross. Weather outlook for today shows sunny skies with lower 80s highs and night temperatures mid 50s. Winds from the south range 10 to 20 mph during day and 15 mph at night.
Seven American POWs released by Iraqi troops south of Tikrit arrived in Kuwait in good condition after three weeks in captivity. One said he feared execution and described rough treatment, while Marines celebrated the release with hugs and applause. Five were from the 507th Ordnance Maintenance Company, others were Apache crewmen.
Marion native serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom was honored by the 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command while on duty in Kuwait. The recognition highlights his active role and ongoing service in the region. James is referenced for further details on page 2A.
After a Thursday fire destroyed the First United Pentecostal Church on U.S. 51, the congregation gathered at Telvi's Banquet Center to celebrate a new beginning. Pastor C. L. McKinnies’ son Dave spoke of revival and future services on their property, while community support poured in with donations from Fred's, Kroger, and Wal-Mart.
Donna Hawk, a former Union County animal control officer, filed a federal lawsuit March 27 asserting wrongful termination. She names ex-commissioners Jimmy Watkins and Everett Ury and State's Attorney John Bigler as defendants, alleging dismissal amid disputes over animal population and conflicts with PAWS. Hawk seeks lost wages, emotional distress damages, and legal costs.
A Senate bill could force small school districts to consolidate if a majority of voters in all affected districts approve a referendum. The measure, SB 368, would allow high school and included elementary districts to form a community unit district, with passage by overall district voters rather than each district separately. Senators Johns and Luechtefeld opposed. Woolard supported. The bill passed the Senate on April 3 and goes to the House.
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