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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 2002
Page
1
Column highlights a new board game for Marion residents on page 1B. Also notes a state board recommendation of a 4.9 percent university funding increase on page 3A and other local and national items across the edition.
Gary D. Cavitt, 45, of Du Quoin, pleaded guilty to predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and was sentenced to nine years with fines. He failed to report to Perry County Jail as ordered, triggering an escape charge. Authorities note no prior felony and Cavitt had remained free on bond while awaiting surrender.
Howard Willis, 64, of West Frankfort was struck and killed November 11, 2001, while delivering newspapers near East Main and Mulberry. Matthew Bacon of West Frankfort faces charges of reckless homicide and multiple DUI counts in the death.
A North Korean crewed vessel named Sosan was halted 600 miles east of the Horn of Africa after Spanish navy ships Navarra and Patino boarded it in the Arabian Sea. The ship carried about a dozen Scud type missiles and missile parts believed headed for Yemen, with U S officials confirming close intelligence tracking and a diplomatic, cautious U S response.
State Sen. Larry D. Woolard of Carterville has been named co chair of the new economic development committee by Gov elect Rod Blagojevich. He suggested he might join the administration if he can benefit Southern Illinois. Blagojevich named dozens from across the state to 16 issue advisory committees, expanding beyond Chicago on topics from agriculture to health care.
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