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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 2002
Page
1
Column preview notes a trial date for a shooting incident on page 1B. Other items mention Marion steakhouse expansion, Benton ministerial volunteers spreading Christmas cheer, and court reports covering multiple counties. Weather outlines partly cloudy conditions with weekend rain chance.
Secretary of State Colin Powell announced that Iraq has flagrantly violated U.N. disarmament resolutions and declared Baghdad in material breach. He said Iraq's 12 000 page declaration is inaccurate and incomplete, signaling a possible shift toward war as the Bush administration ramps up pressure.
Mark and Diane Inman report their outdoor Nativity scene was robbed last weekend. The baby Jesus figurine was taken while lights were unplugged and other figures were left knocked over. Inman hopes the thief returns the statue.
Carbondale council, in 4-0 vote with one absent, approved two exceptions to sign rules to aid South Illinois Avenue businesses facing highway relocation. A Jan 15 hearing will review hardship-based off premise signs for Arnold's Market and others. The city also accepted the Muslim Center's low bid of 3502 dollars for city land at 502 N Wall St, near its mosque, with higher bid 5000 dollars by Gillespie Property Management.
Former gubernatorial candidate Glenn Poshard says federal prosecutors likely believe Gov George H Ryan knew about corruption in the secretary of state office. He cites court papers alleging destruction of documents and using state resources for campaign costs and media, with payroll funding shifting to Ryan's campaign fund.
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