Wendy's founder Dave Thomas dies of liver cancer
Column One reports the death of Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy's, from liver cancer. The obituary notes his impact on American fast food entrepreneurship and his enduring brand legacy.
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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 2002
Page
1
Column One reports the death of Dave Thomas, founder of Wendy's, from liver cancer. The obituary notes his impact on American fast food entrepreneurship and his enduring brand legacy.
The 29th annual American Music Awards will be held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles with hosts Sean Combs and Jenny McCarthy. Televised at 7 p.m. on ABC TV. In New Orleans, Audubon Institute owns all leucistic American alligators after Burlington Resources signed over 12 blue-eyed gators with ivory scales, valued at $4 million. Mostly cloudy Friday with possible showers. temperatures in the 40s.
In Southern Illinois two major hospitals vie for new baby deliveries. Marion Memorial and Memorial Hospital of Carbondale advertise upscale birthing suites and personalized care to attract families. Figures show 2001 deliveries and costs, with services like epidural, water birth, midwifery, and neonatal care highlighted.
Gov George H Ryan restored part of the Medicaid hospital funding cut, directing $24 million back to hospitals while reducing payments to doctors dentists chiropractors and podiatrists to offset the amount. Memorial Hospital of Carbondale administrator George Maroney has criticized the cuts.
Adam Janczak, biking behind Anne Coleman, witnessed the fatal crash near the SIU Arena on Douglas Drive. Ana Dieng, driving a red Dodge Aries, struck Coleman as she crossed in front of a parked van obscuring her view. Coleman, 26, died within seconds. details were presented to Judge Kim Dahlen at a Jackson County bench hearing.
The FDA proposes guidelines for farms, restaurants, and supermarkets to run background checks, guard water, monitor salad bars, limit access to labs and computer controls, and watch workers staying after shifts. Not mandatory, aims to bolster security following Sept 11 with industry input.
Publisher Linda Lindus trumpets an eight month evolution of the Southern as colorful new copies roll off the Goss Urbanite press. Readers are invited to share feedback via 351-5000 in local areas or toll free 800 228 0429 option 2 from elsewhere.
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