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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 2004
Page
2
August 30 1804 Ordway notes after dark a large fire for an Indian war dance. Young men painted faces and foreheads white, drums played, singing filled the night, and warriors spoke of deeds and plunder while camping alongside the party.
AP interviews with about 2,000 of the 2,500 delegates show terrorism as the main focus for the next president. The economy and taxes follow, with about 62 percent naming fighting terrorism among their top three priorities and nearly half rating it as their top choice.
Southern Illinois delegates gathered in New York for the GOP convention as they stress progress in Iraq and focus on security amid large protests. Delegates Robert Winchester and Gloria Campos highlight minority representation, with 814 of 4,788 expected delegates being minorities.
More than 100000 marchers filled midtown Manhattan in a circular route as police reported no major violence. Estimates varied up to 120000 by officials and about 400000 by organizers. Dozens of blocks were shut, with 50 bicycle arrests and 10 more linked to a paper dragon float fire near Madison Square Garden. Nine protesters charged with assault.
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