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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 2002
Page
1
A bungling thief in Roanoke left behind a comic trail as his pants dropped while bending over, exposing himself to a surveillance camera after a failed attempt to grab cash. He fled with about 38 dollars from the Texas Tavern, later returning to dislodge an empty cash box before escaping again. Police arrived after the second break, no arrests.
Partly cloudy today with a high near 30 and calm wind. Tonight remains partly cloudy with a mid teens low and calm wind. Wednesday will be mostly sunny with a high in the upper 20s. Subscribe information for The Southern is provided.
An Associated Press poll finds seven in ten Americans expect another terrorist attack, with worry easing since earlier months. Despite fear, optimism about the economy remains, as Ron Kaiser of Buffalo notes vigilance and belief in the nation's resilience.
An AP ICR poll of 1,018 adults conducted December 14 18 finds more say the country is headed in the right direction than the opposite. Attitudes reflect a focus on small daily annoyances and a drop in belief of a near term terrorist attack from 48 to 23 percent, with a 3 point margin of error.
A wall plaque at the Williamson County Courthouse honors Barney Boren who died at 77. About 200 people filled the lobby as County Clerk Saundra Jent praised his 35 years serving all the people. Co workers recalled his generosity and honesty, with stories of helping financially strained residents.
Kameron Allison aged 17 died at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale after a Dec 26 gunshot to the head. Robert Jackson, 22, faces amended charges of murder and aggravated battery with a firearm. he is jailed on a $250,000 bond. A second victim, Ricardo Woods, 20, was treated and discharged. Preliminary hearing for Jackson set for Jan 15.
Murphysboro, Illinois. The Jezabell at 67 S Williams St near old Illinois 13 opens as a shop of antiques and collectibles. Owner Jim Walters says the 120 to 130 year old two story house once paused Underground Railroad activity and rumors once labeled it as a house of ill repute. Walters aims for affordable items and fills the space with glassware, pottery, art, dressers, desks, Singer machines, delicate china, and other finds. See JEZABELL, 6A.
Americans show gains in health indicators as coverage expands and costs stabilize amid shifting policy debates. Analysts credit early access measures and steady hospital capacity, while critics warn of uneven uptake across regions and income groups.
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