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World news notes Liberia's Taylor agrees to give up power on page 5A while Southern Illinois opens a volunteer housing program on page 1B. Makanda reports a local man returning after Marines service in the Mideast. Outside today forecasts partly sunny with a 20 percent rain chance and 80s highs. tonight partly cloudy with storms and upper 60s lows. Monday mid 80s and 20 percent rain.
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Taylor
Southern Illinois
Domestic violence touches all segments of society
The Southern reports Camille Dorris of The Women's Center in Carbondale says domestic violence affects every race, socio economic group and profession, with women beaten every nine seconds in the United States. She notes the cycle is ongoing and includes doctors, lawyers, judges, preachers and police wives.
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Southern Illinois
United States
Camille Dorris
Women’s Center
Carbondale
Dorris
Marion man sentenced to 69 days page 7A
A Marion man received a 69 day sentence related to a domestic violence case. The piece notes the prevalence of female victims, with ICADV member shelters providing crisis counseling and temporary shelter among other services.
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Marion Man
Dorris
Women’s Center
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence
ICADV
Miners Say New MSHA Dust Rules Risk Safety
Former miners and United Mine Workers of America members testified before Congress about MSHA dust rules proposed in March. The rules require respirator helmets for high dust areas, a move the union says may not improve safety in coal shafts and could worsen health conditions from black lung disease.
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Southern Illinois
Federal
Mine Safety and
United Mine Workers of America
Congress
MSHA
UMWA
New Illinois rape law closes consent loophole
State lawmakers enacted a July 25 law clarifying rape definitions by outlawing continuing intercourse after a partner says stop. Proponents like Senator Dan Rutherford say the measure closes a loophole, while critics worry about evidence of consent and cases involving alcohol or drugs.
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Illinois
Dan Rutherford
Pontiac
California
Grayson Gile
Pulaski County
Gile
Report on Saudi links in 9/11 attacks disclosed
Washington AP reports secret portions of a congressional 9/11 inquiry examine interactions between Saudi businessmen and the royal family that may have aided or intersected with al Qaida. The draft suggests one or two Saudi men linked to Saudi intelligence met with hijackers or their associates.
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Washington
al-Qaida
Fight at Shirk's widens rift between father and son
In Pinckneyville the dispute over exotic dancers at Shirk's Banquet Center and Lounge deepens a family split. Brian Shirk, 49 percent owner, disavows involvement and entertainment choices while his father Ron Shirk, 4.5 percent owner and mayor, claims no ties since 1999 amid a broader city dispute.
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Pinckneyville
Shirk
Brian Shirk
Ron Shirk
Brian
Sam Falk
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