Hiroshima marks 60th anniversary with bells and doves
In Hiroshima Japan hundreds of white doves were released and a bell tolled at Peace Memorial Park to honor the 56 years since the atomic bombing. An estimated 30 000 to 50 000 attended the ceremony observing 60 seconds of silence at 8 15 am the moment the United States dropped the bomb on August 6 1945. Officials noted 140 000 people perished and expressed disappointment that wars did not end hatred.
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Verdict in on fake judge
Kansas City report that Lone Jack Police Chief Jeffery S. Jewell faced seven counts of impersonating a juvenile court judge. Prosecutors agreed to drop charges after Jewell admitted sending youths to wash dishes but denied posing as a judge, agreeing to stop the practice.
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Weather forecast: showers and warm highs
Today's forecast calls for cloudy skies with showers and a high near 80. Tonight heavy rain is possible with lows around 70. Wednesday remains cloudy with showers likely and highs near 85. Details on 8A. To subscribe call 800 228-0429 option 2 or visit southernillinoisan.com.
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Ryan refrains from confirming 2002 governor bid
Springfield report notes Gov George H Ryan remained undecided two days before his planned 2002 gubernatorial announcement. He dismissed opponent Glenn Poshard's decision to sit out the race as having no effect on his choice and scheduled the formal statement for Wednesday in Kankakee.
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George H. Ryan
Ryan
U.S
Glenn Poshard
Marion
Poshard
Kankakee
Illinois
GOP urges Edgar to run for Illinois governor
Republican leaders press former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar to enter the race after Glenn Poshard declines a bid. Edgar says he would never say never but rules out challenging Attorney General Jim Ryan in the primary. Ryan plans to announce his own intentions, while George Ryan weighs a run.
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Jim Edgar
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Red Bud men injured in Perry County shooting accident
A hunting trip ended in an accidental shooting on the Swanwick Rice road when a loaded shotgun discharged while being put into a case. Tony Helton was struck in the abdomen and treated at Sparta Community Hospital in satisfactory condition. no charges were filed.
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Perry County
Mike Plumlee
Donald W. Hobbs Jr
Tony D. Helton
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Helton
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Coulterville
Sparta Community Hospital
Perry County Sheriff's Department
Lawsuit filed in CTA wreck prompt seeks refunds
The Chicago banker Henry Scott filed the first lawsuit in the recent dual elevated train crash. He alleges CTA negligence after his train struck the other, causing loss of consciousness and injuries. The suit, in Cook County Circuit Court, represents all passengers and seeks medical costs pain and suffering lost wages and a full fare refund.
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IRS says unions fail to report political expenses
Washington AP report notes labor unions spent millions from workers’ dues on election-year ads and get-out-the-vote drives while listing no taxable political expenses to the IRS. IRS officials say unions may be required to disclose some activities on tax forms and that noncompliance can lead to back taxes and fines. Tom Miller cautions audits could result from activities deemed to cross the line.
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New law tightens crack down on ecstasy dealers
Illinois Gov. George Ryan signed HB0126 known as Kell ey s law after Kelley Baker who died of an ecstasy overdose in November 1999. The measure imposes six to 30 year prison terms for possessing with intent to deliver as few as 15 pills, far below prior thresholds. State officials cited rising overdoses and profits, with pills costing 50 cents to produce and selling for 20 to 30 dollars. The law, effective Jan 1, treats ecstasy possession like heroin or cocaine.
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George H. Ryan
DuPage County
Joe Birkett
Steve Patton
Illinois
George Ryan
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