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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 2003
Page
1
Column notes Sparta readers about Randolph County 4-H members displaying horse sense at the local event. The brief highlights youth participation and the community interest in 4-H activities.
Three Cobden men Emiliano Leon 30 Elgin Valdivia 23 and Jose Soria 30 are jailed on aggravated criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse and child abduction charges for allegedly luring a 13 year old and a 15 year old into a pickup during the June 25 incident. The assaults occurred while driving in Cobden with a police report filed the next morning. Bond set at 500000 for Leon and Valdivia and 300000 for Soria. All three in Union County jail awaiting further proceedings.
Four Seasons International tents were packed up after city officials alleged illegal fireworks sales in Carbondale. Police and fire officials cited hundreds of items violating ordinances, including Roman candles. Company officials deny wrongdoing and note job losses from the shutdown.
US officials warn that Fourth of July pyrotechnics can trigger airport delays. Ultrasensitive detectors may flag traces of explosives on luggage and even skin, prompting security checks before boarding. A carryon with Roman candle residue could trigger a security chat. SEE AIRPORTS / PAGE 2A.
The Senate approved legislation moving Ridge from 18th to eighth in line to succeed the president in a disaster, placing him behind Attorney General Ashcroft and ahead of Interior Secretary Norton. Ridge said the change serves continuity of government as debates continue in the House. The current line follows the 1947 act with Cabinet order by office start date.
Giant cranes rise over the Du Quoin State Fairground as a large multipurpose facility takes shape with 4700 seats and a floor larger than a football field. Officials anticipate year round events and regional economic impact potentially totaling 50 to 100 million dollars annually. The current Monster Truck Show Shrine Circus junior rodeo raccoon dog show and two horse shows previously drew about 3.6 million in a few weeks. Last year the fair attracted roughly 500 000 visitors.
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