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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 2004
Page
6
The Pentagon reports 3,864 wounded in action since March 2003, an increase of 595 in two weeks, with at least 100 U.S. troops killed this month. Army Staff Sgt. Edward W. Carmen, 27, of McKeesport, Pa., died April 17 in Baghdad when his tank rolled off a bridge.
Fort Campbell Ky AP reports soldiers including Staff Sgt William Pinkley re enlist for three more years amid rising troop casualties. Through March 31 28 406 soldiers had re enlisted exceeding six month goal of 28 377. Army aims 56 100 by September while noting a large active duty force and cautions about economy and other factors.
Re-enlistments rise across the Army Marines Air Force and Navy with goals exceeded for airmen and sailors. Col Joseph Anderson notes camaraderie patriotism and duty drive soldiers to stay. The 82nd Airborne fell short of its six month re-enlistment target. Fort Campbell’s 101st endured seven months in Afghanistan and a year in Iraq ending with 61 deaths and hundreds wounded.
Crystal Farms Refrigerated Distribution Co. recalls 450 cases of margarine blend products sold in 18 states including Illinois due to potential listeria contamination. Affected items include 60% Margarine 40% Butter and Butter Blend Margarine Quarters with June and July 2004 expirations, plus Butter Blend Margarine Solids with June 2004 expiration. Toll free line provided for inquiries.
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