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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 2007
Page
2
Publisher and editor contact information for The Southern Illinoisan along with circulation options and advertising contacts. Includes subscription pricing for 52 weeks and delivery schedules for December 18 29 2007, plus phone numbers and mail addresses for changes, ads, and customer service.
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin a suspect fled from police after a drunken driving stop driving through a car wash then speeding away nearly striking an officer. A tire deflation device and a stun gun led to the 18 year old driver’s capture. An 18 year old woman in the car was arrested and released. In Oberlin Kansas a 1914 Santa card arrived late after a long odyssey from Alma Nebraska prompting local wonder and family reminiscing. In Hazleton Pennsylvania a couple wed on the ground then jumped from 10 000 feet in a tandem sky dive hours after tying the knot.
On this date in history notable events include the Wright brothers’ first powered flights in 1903 near Kitty Hawk, France recognizing American independence in 1777, and Simon Bolivar’s death in 1830. Other items cover Billy Mitchell’s court martial conviction in 1925, the Graf Spee’s scuttling in 1939, and various 20th century milestones.
A regional accuracy request advises readers to report inaccuracies to The Southern News via a dedicated hotline and toll free line with extensions for Jackson County locals and other areas. The item directs callers to provide specifics to help correct published content.
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