International Festival 2002 at SIUC celebrates cultural diversity
SIUC Carbondale hosts a weekend of cultural exhibits and events in the Student Center and Renaissance Room. The festival includes an international food fair, schoolchildren visits, German buffet, world cuisine sampling, an international program reception, and a cultural show with live performances. Du Quoin Youth Club Charity Ball and Auction Feb 23 features a Roaring 20s theme, silent auction, live auction, and tickets. Reservations by Feb 18.
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Pittsburg boys safe after police say no kidnapping attempt
Investigators concluded no kidnap attempt occurred as two individuals pulled over near where boys played for an unrelated matter. The two were located and interviewed, and the case is closed. Williamson County Sheriff Tom Cundiff praised the boys for following safety guidance.
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Fugitives: Carbondale Police Top Ten List Progress
Carbondale police report success with a top ten fugitives list. Nine of ten on the first list were arrested, seven of ten on the second, and four aided by the third. Half of those on the fourth and fifth lists were captured. Police credit public assistance and emphasize the program’s effectiveness.
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Chief Finney Publishes Top Ten Fugitives List
Carbondale police urge readers to report any recognizable fugitives from Chief Finney’s Top Ten list. Tips can be phoned in to 911 or 549-2121 with anonymity via Crime Stoppers at 549-2677. Rewards up to 1000 dollars may apply for tips leading to arrests or warrants.
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Democrats pledge Enron related laws in Senate
Senate Democrats vow to pass Enron focused legislation to shield workers and investors and curb corporate fraud. They urge stronger whistleblower rules and document preservation protections while pursuing pension reform and universal coverage to unify the current 16 plans.
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Enron witness details Lay duped by managers and Fastraw findings
Watkins testified before a subcommittee that Lay was duped by managers and demanded her laptop as she was kept in another department. Fastow was fired after the board learned he received at least 30 million from off the books partnerships. She said Enron inflated earnings via fair value accounting and hedges led by Skilling, with Raptor losses shifted from Enron to stock. Watkins discussed urging Lay and Olson to act, and warned of an impending accounting scandal. She feared dismissal if she confronted Skilling.
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SIU to cut jobs trim budget while raises stay likely
SIU plans to trim staff by four retirements and raise remaining workers to approach the national average. The budget saves about 252000, with 40000 more in benefits savings cited. Carbondale campus plans total 7.4 million in cuts affecting maintenance staff, while state adjustments add to the shift in funding and tuition declines.
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Texas A&M Researchers Clone First Cat Step
Texas A M researchers report cloning a cat as their sole success after 87 cloned embryos were transferred into eight female cats. The team notes the achievement could aid endangered species but critics urge restraint and emphasize habitat loss over animal cloning. Wayne Pacelle of the Humane Society calls the advance improper and advises grieving owners to adopt.
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Accuracy Hotline Addressed For The Southern Illinoisan Error
Readers alerted to errors in Thursdays edition include an incorrect figure of about $50,000 for the Jackson County GIS aerial photography and ground controls and the omission of Gary Hartlieb from the list of voters against moving the assessor’s office. The newspaper acknowledged the mistake.
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