Carbondale adds 534 missing persons to 2000 census tally
City officials say 534 people were added to Carbondale's population, bringing the count from 25,063 to 25,597 and boosting state revenue shares. City Manager Jeff Doherty remains frustrated that earlier estimates of up to 2,000 missing persons were not borne out, and hints at a possible special census to resolve ongoing undercount concerns.
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Carbondale
United States Census Bureau
Jeff Doherty
Doherty
Census Bureau
Murphysboro City
Elkville Village
Makanda Township
Seder ceremony recounts exodus and symbols of spring
A Seder explanation from temple events recalls the ritual items and meanings. Parsley in salty water represents tears of slavery while horseradish and matzo recall hardship and freedom. Four cups of wine symbolize God’s promises, and a cup for Elijah reflects hope of universal liberty. The Haggadah notes plague signs and the sea’s parting, a key escape for the Jews.
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Passover Seder symbolic foods described from Page 1
The passage explains Seder meals and the symbolic foods used during Passover. Betzah eggs symbolize tragedy and rebirth while dipping into salt water reflects tears of oppression and joy. Maror bitter herbs denote harsh slavery and karpas represents spring and undernourishment. Zroah shankbone recalls the Pascal lamb and the passover miracle.
U S captures Saddam half brother Barzan Hasan
Barzan Hasan, once a presidential adviser and former head of Iraq's Mukhabarat, was captured in Baghdad with U S forces aiding Marines. The operation netted about 4 million dollars from an al Rashid Bank robbery foiled in Baghdad, with no casualties reported. Marines dispersed a riot as thieves were arrested. Gen Franks said looting would decline as Iraqis take control.
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U.S
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al-Rashid Bank
Recount confirms West Frankfort mayor race results
Incumbent Woolard keeps mayoral seat after a two precinct discovery recount. Frankfort 1 shows 247 to 190 for Woolard. Frankfort 4 counts 236 to 193 for Woolard after nearly one hour of recounting amid concerns over ballot styles and voting rights for voters near city limits.
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Illinois
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Frankfort
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Cobill
Park District
Woolard
West Frankfort
Governor proposes funding changes harming school programs
Area superintendents and state Sen. Larry Woolard discussed the governor's education budget. Johnston City district official John Metzger called the funding plan fatally flawed, saying it seems to rob Peter to pay Paul by adding dollars per student while cutting gifted education, transportation, and textbook loan programs. He noted eight weeks behind on categorical payments and urged an income tax increase, criticizing cuts to ROEs that provide cooperative services to small districts.
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Ccarterville
John Metzger
Johnston City
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Paul
Metzger
Bed Bath and Beyond to Open 22500-Square-Foot Store at Carbondale Mall
Bed Bath and Beyond will anchor a Carbondale mall with a 22,500 square foot unit alongside Famous Barr and JC Penney. The chain plans rapid expansion to over 250 stores in three years, reporting debt-free growth and sales rising from 216 million in 1992 to 3.5 billion last year. The mall also eyes another mini anchor and expects both new stores to open by late 1994. Open hours are 10 am to 9 pm weekdays and Saturdays, 12 pm to 5:30 pm Sundays.
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JC Penney
Bed, Bath and Beyond
Tindall
K’s Merchandise
Old Navy
Illinois 13 East
Giant City Road
Carbondale
Accuracy Hotline for The Southern Illinoisan
A reader alert notes an error in Thursday's Flipside misplacing the Steel Guitar Conference location. The event actually takes place at the Executive Inn Convention and Conference Center in Marion, prompting a correction from the newspaper.
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