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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 2001
Page
1
The Pentagon approved the Air Force to start the initial production of F-22 Raptors and pledged an additional 5.4 billion dollars to the program as part of the move.
In Sirt, Turkey, women had boycotted sex for a month over water shortages. The government agreed to provide pipes to build a village water system, raising questions if the bedroom boycott will end immediately or after the new pipe network is completed. The village faced months of lining up at a single trickling fountain for water.
Cambridge University computer scientists unplugged the Internet coffee pot and sold it for 4750 to Spiegel Online of Germany. The lab had linked a camera to the pot in 1992 to show when it was full, a practice begun in 1991 to spare staff trips to the lab.
German firm Zeppelin Luftschifftechnik revives its zeppelin heritage by offering regular passenger flights. A on e hour cruise is priced at 275 dollars, highlighting a revived airship tourism venture.
Weather today shows a chance of showers early with a high in the mid 80s. Tonight stays mostly clear with a low around 60. Friday is mostly sunny with a high in the upper 80s. Details on 10A.
At the Illinois State Fair Republicans met with unity as a bruising governor primary loomed. Gov. George H. Ryan had announced he would not seek a second term, while top Republicans sent mixed signals to county activists amid intra party tensions.
Edward Denham Jr., 35, allegedly stole two video camera batteries from Wal-Mart in West City. He allegedly fought two security officers, damaged property by striking a car, and led police on a high speed chase above 100 mph along Interstate 57 before being arrested in West Frankfort. He faces retail theft, fleeing and eluding, criminal damage, and two counts of aggravated assault.
About 20 youths joined the Police and Children Together camp in Carbondale learning outdoor skills and community service. They painted graffiti off a water tower and Animal Crackers walls with police counselors guiding them.
Washington AP reports Air Force Lt. Gen. Ronald Kadish head of the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization says he remains unsure about the basic functionality of the hit to kill system despite a July intercept of a target missile 144 miles above the Pacific. Kadish deems the test promising but urges more reliability before deployment.
Marion official Robert L. Connell says Lt. Gov Corinne Wood would be "probably all right" for governor but Jim Ryan is the strongest candidate. Ryan has announced, Wood is considering, with Sen Patrick OMalley also in. State Sen David Luechtefeld notes a Ryan Wood match up seems likely, urging party unity amid possible primaries.
A Baylor College of Medicine study finds millions could lower heart disease and stroke risk with proper hypertension care. Most with uncontrolled hypertension have insurance and see doctors, yet 77 percent are unaware or untreated or unsuccessfully treated. Doctors are blamed for not treating aggressively enough, especially among seniors 65 and older.
A fatal incident is reported at the I-57 rest area with a man struck by a vehicle. Authorities investigate. no further details on identity or exact time provided. Regional safety event promotes a top national program coming to the area, described as best in class.
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