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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 2004
Page
1
Column notes a Sept 11 panel urging action after the FBI did not respond to a stated terror threat. The piece appears in the State and World sections, reflecting national security concerns alongside local government notes. It mentions page references and other regional items on the same edition.
Marion Pepsi MidAmerica extends its soft drink reach by acquiring a stake in WP Beverages LLC, adding Pepsi operations in Rockford and Madison Wisconsin. The move brings 1.5 million new consumers into its market, boosting total reach to about 4 million across six states. The company will keep WP Beverages’ 280 staff and continue to invest in future growth.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus makes a Hometown Edition stop at SIU Arena in Carbondale for three performances. Production manager Brian Newman notes the scaled down show fits smaller markets where a three-ring format cannot be used.
Police Chief Phil Werkmeister was fired less than a day after urging the Benton City Council to avoid officer layoffs. City officials cited administrative differences, with an acting chief to be appointed from department ranks.
Dr. Bill Hays leads a Southern Illinois effort to lure a Major League Baseball farm club. The group has a site in mind near Marioh and plans to spend upward of 20 million on stadium and franchise costs. They prefer a Class A affiliate and have studied the Gateway Grizzlies model at Sauger near St. Louis for a family friendly venue.
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