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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 2003
Page
1
Residents near Lake Moses east of Benton are warned of a 40 pound six foot monitor named Joanna that escaped from Derek Freeman’s cage on June 18. Freeman says Joanna has a history of escapes and had previously fled from a Florida owner with a male companion who was never found.
Column One today reports a $40,000 incident in Union County where a trucker saves travelers from a fiery crash. Benton favors Mercy for ambulance service. Herrin airport attorney claims a landfill meeting was a farce. Carbondale Lions Club plans a fireworks display tonight. National unemployment jumps to 6.4 percent. World report questions origin of mad cow case. Williams sisters to meet in Wimbledon final. Weather outlines sunny weekend with mild nights and 80s.
Ken Seeber reports on Americans born on July 4 in Southern Illinois. Ashley Singleton and relatives celebrate birthdays tied to major holidays while enjoying family time on Independence Day. The piece notes family details and distinctive traits like Ashley’s red hair and pale skin as they share this national milestone.
West Frankfort resident Wilma Finazzo celebrated her 96th birthday on the Fourth of July with about 100 friends stopping by her porch at Poplar and Jefferson to share cookies pink lemonade and sign a large birthday card. Born in 1907 to Italian immigrants she is a longtime community figure who graduated from Frankfort Community High School and married Tony Finazzo of St. Louis.
A 29 year old Johnston City man, Ricky A. Dunning, was sought in a major manhunt after a Wednesday evening shooting left Leon Jeralds of Herrin injured. Law enforcement deployed a 40 man team, canine units, a state police plane, and multiple agencies to search a wooded Colp area, but Dunning reportedly remained at large after sightings Thursday. He is described as 5 8, 170 pounds, bald with brown eyes, last known address 1313 Gent Ave Johnston City. Authorities urged residents to contact police if spotted and not attempt arrest. See Dunning on page 3A.
The Coalition Provisional Authority announced a 25 million reward for information leading to Saddam Hussein or confirmation of his death and 15 million for information on his two sons Odai and Qusai. The move parallels the bin Laden bounty, with officials noting the need to curb anti U.S. sentiment amid rising attacks after May 1.
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