Prayers and Plans Guide Carbondale Clergy
Column notes Melanie Pratt of First Presbyterian Church in Carbondale found her calling in teaching faith. Inside state reports more than 11,000 state employees taking early retirement. Top news includes United Airlines creditors demanding payments and Bush economic plan prioritizing jobs. Pentagon orders 800 German-based soldiers to Persian Gulf amid world events.
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Makeup of ATV council questioned by critics
The Regional Association of Concerned Environmentalists questions the makeup of the Illinois Off Highway Vehicle Trails Advisory Council formed in 1998 to advise on grant disbursements for private ATV parks. RACE cites conflicts of interest as members have ties to the ATV industry and says no community residents or environmentalists sit on the panel.
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Phelps leaves Congress but vows future Southern Illinois work
David Phelps, Democratic representative for the 19th District, will not return to Congress as the 108th session opens. He lost to Republican John Shimkus in November yet says his career in politics isn't over. He cites aims for better health care, homes, jobs, and economy in Southern Illinois and Eldorado, insisting he can still help despite not being in Washington. SEE PHELPS / PAGE 2A.
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Marion Guard Activated to Support Air Bases in State
About 150 members of the Illinois National Guard from Marion and nearby towns have been activated under Homeland Security. The 8rd Battalion, 123rd Field Artillery will provide security for Air Force bases statewide, including Scott Air Force Base, to relieve Air Force personnel. The move follows a buildup of ground forces overseas after the 9/11 attacks.
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Harper sentenced to 25 years in prison in fatal shooting
Maurice L. Harper, a 24 year old Murphysboro man, was sentenced to 25 years for the killing of 23 year old Kenji L. Tipton in Carbondale. Harper's attorney plans an appeal, claiming Harper's innocence and that the wrong person was convicted.
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Maurice L. Harper
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Paul Christenson
Kenji L. Tipton
Christenson
Wall Street Opens 2003 With 260 Point Dow Rally
Wall Street posted its strongest gains in over two months as the Dow surged more than 260 points after a surprising December manufacturing uptick. ISM showed 54.7, signaling growth, while analysts weigh momentum into Q1 2003 amid Iraq war fears. Unemployment claims rose to 403,000, in line with forecasts.
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