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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 2001
Page
1
AP photo Back home shows Norman Rockwells A Hasty Retreat on display in Philadelphia after FBI recovery. Stolen in 1978, three Rockwells valued over 700000 were among seven works from Blayne Galleries displayed 23 years ago. Other paintings included So Much Concern and Spirit of 1976.
Washington AP reports the 2000 census cost about 6.5 billion dollars, roughly 56 dollars per housing unit, up from 32 dollars in 1990. The GAO credits improvements in data collection and the hiring of 440,000 temporary workers, while noting the response rate matched 1990.
Luther Archuletta bikes a snow covered sidewalk in Pueblo as a winter storm sweeps the Rocky Mountains. Travel becomes hazardous along the front range with colder air moving eastward.
Mostly cloudy today with highs in the mid-50s. Tonight will be cloudy with lows in the upper 30s. Friday brings mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper 40s and lows in the mid-30s. Details on 12A. Subscribe at 800 228-0429 option 2 or online at www.thesouthern.com.
The Illinois DOC budget cuts announced last week force 46 job terminations at Rend Lake College and Southeastern Illinois College by Feb 1, 2002. RLC President Mark Kern cites impact on employees and prisoners, while noting broader economic and recidivism concerns. SIC trustees weigh implications for two prisons in Ina, Pinckneyville, Shawnee, and Vienna.
In San Anselmo California residents split over John Walker a 20 year old who travelled from a liberal enclave to Afghanistan joining the Taliban Some warn of treachery and death for the traitor others offer sympathy and hope for his recovery Parents Marilyn Walker and Frank Lindh previously separated supported his Quran study and journey to Yemen Walker surrendered near Mazar e Sharif during a late November prison uprising and is held at a US military camp providing information to authorities as decisions on his fate loom over the community and his family
A terse clash unfolds in Colombia as a rider and his opponent collide over control of a key route. Officials monitor the aftermath while riders assess morale and future events. Local teams and sponsors watch closely for changes in training and strategy.
Shannon Abel assistant manager of the Longbranch Coffee House in Carbondale notes colder weather and finals week at Southern Illinois University boosting business. He reports more customers in recent weeks as students seek caffeine during the crunch.
The NLRB seeks federal court enforcement in the DC Circuit to restore union representation at Marion Memorial Hospital after an administrative judge found the hospital violated fair labor practices in 1998 by not negotiating with the union representing about 150 employees. Randy Mayhew of the LIUNA Midwest notes the hospital remains defiant as the appeal proceeds.
AP report notes Donald Trump trimmed plans for a 1073 foot Trump Tower Chicago from the world’s tallest aim to a 78 story riverfront project. The 2.3 million square foot complex would be a 50 50 venture with Hollinger Sun Times. Construction eyed for 2003 with occupancy hoped by 2005, tenants and financing uncertain amid recession. Chicago Sun Times staff remains downtown during work.
Santa’s bag overflows with music gifts as CDs top his list this season. The retail roundup highlights popular titles and bargain sets for holiday shoppers seeking timeless tunes.
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