Theme parks suffer in 2001 losses hit big parks hard
North America’s largest theme and amusement parks saw attendance fall in 2001 due to post 9/11 travel fears and a weak economy. Overall, the 50 top parks declined by 2 million visitors to 178 million, with seven of the top ten, including Epcot and Disneyland, posting double digit drops.
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Orlando
Fla
North America
Tim O’brien
Amusement Business
Epcot
Walt Disney World
Disneyland
Anaheim
Calif
Weather outlook with flurries and cool temperatures
The forecast calls for a chance of flurries and cooler conditions with highs in the mid-30s. Tonight will be partly cloudy with lows near 20. Monday remains partly cloudy with highs in the lower 30s and lows in the mid-teens. Details on 8A. To subscribe call 800 228-0429 option 2 or visit www.southernillinoisan.com.
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Passenger disrupts flight with shoe explosive attempt
A passenger on American Airlines Flight 63 from Paris to Miami tried to ignite a detonator in his shoe but was subdued by flight attendants and fellow passengers. Two F-15 jets escorted the Boeing 767 to Logan Boston where authorities evacuated 185 passengers and 12 crew. The shoe contained drilled holes and possible detonator wire with C-4 like substance. FBI and Massport sources said the incident is being investigated to determine if it was an act of terrorism.
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Boston
Paris
Miami
Richard Reid
FBI
Washington
Thomas Kinton
Massachusetts Port Authority
Logan International Airport
Reid
American Airlines
Logan
Massport
Laura White
White
Defense Department
Federal Aviation Administration
White House
Bush
Scott McClellan
Administration
Jane Swift
Grace Davis enters 107th Christmas in Benton
Grace Davis of Benton born January 26 1894 will celebrate her 107th Christmas Tuesday at Franklin Hospital Skilled Care Unit where she has lived nine years. She recalls past holiday seasons with a twinkle claiming she is more than a hundred years old and fondly remembers a doll as her favorite present.
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Benton
Grace Davis
Davis
Franklin Hospital
Grace
Southern Illinoisan
Chuck Novara
Kodi Abbott
Kodi
Jennifer
When 119 Died at Christmas Mine Disaster Remembered
Brendan Benton named Player of the Year in a commemorative feature recalling the 119 miners who perished during the Christmas mine disaster. The piece honors courage and loss while noting community resilience and ongoing memorial events.
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Brendan
Benton
Swoop and scoop shopping tips from a retired miner
Bob Davis of Herrin praises the swoop and scoop method as he fills a Wal Mart cart with identical gifts for his two children and relatives. He values speed and picking multiples in one location to avoid extra runs through the store.
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Carbondale
Bob Davis
Herrin
Wal- Mart
Davis
Gifts under five dollars brighten last minute shoppers
In Marion, Collector's Choice and Court Street Tea Room offer a range of stocking stuffers under five dollars. Nancy Davis's shop highlights pewter frames, ornaments, votive holders, and Beanie Baby ornaments near five dollars, with Fireside Coffee priced slightly above five dollars.
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Marion
Court Street Tea Room
Nancy Davis
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