So long Yves Saint Laurent catwalk farewell in Paris
A column notes Yves Saint Laurent’s farewell show at the Georges Pompidou Center in Paris as models bid him adieu. The piece blends fashion history with a brief domestic item about Patricia Agness’s cross continental cab ride and a Cairo court admission of multiple marriages, then weather and subscription lines from The Southern Illinoisan.
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Illinois oil producers face ruin as prices plunge to three year low
Oil prices dropped to 14.75 per barrel on January 18, sparking alarm from the Illinois Oil and Gas Association in Mount Vernon that many independent producers may shut down wells if the trend continues. Southern Illinois unleaded gasoline fell from 1.13 to 1.03 per gallon over the past week, the lowest regional price since December, as gas demand eased with mild winter temperatures.
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Falwell Addresses Faith Conference in West Frankfort
Reverend Jerry Falwell spoke at the Southern Illinois Bible and Evangelism Conference in West Frankfort drawing about 800 attendees. He described himself as confrontational, urged cultural engagement, and linked Sept. 11 to a renewed spiritual awakening. He noted increased Bible sales and church attendance since the attacks.
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Break-ins plague Marion across multiple sites
Marion police investigate a string of burglaries linked by timing and method. Johns Swafford warns business and school officials to boost security as stolen items include currency computer gear and a baked ham. Incidents cover Jefferson Elementary East Boulevard East Reeves Street Fountain Nursing Home and Chaney's Market with extensive damage and pry marks. Contact Marion Police 618-993-2124 with information.
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Federal executive bonuses average over eleven thousand dollars
Federal executives collected bonuses totaling about 32 million dollars for the last budget year, averaging more than 11 000 dollars per executive. FAA and NHTSA paid out large bonuses despite missed performance goals, prompting calls in Congress and by the Bush administration to tie incentives to measurable results.
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