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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 2002
Page
1
A daytime assault in Afghanistan leaves the vice president dead and raises concerns over security. Officials report the attack disrupted government operations as investigators seek those responsible.
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Illinois lawmakers push a broad DNA database of felons to aid investigations by matching crime scene evidence to individuals. Proponents cite recidivism and future crime-solving potential while critics compare it to preemptive arrest. Gov. Ryan weighs the bill as lawmaker and police officials voice support and concern.
A visitor walks the wooden floor of the Marys River Bridge built in 1854 and reflects on the bridge’s history. Names carved into the massive beams remember past visitors and couples while twin sycamore trees stand as silent witnesses to a century of change.
Former Illinois governor Jim Edgar reportedly turned down the chairmanship of the state Republican Party. Reports cite unnamed sources and note Lee Daniels will leave July 8. Edgar remains popular statewide and in Southern Illinois, with ties to Anna and Vienna.
Genoa Kingston High School saw an alcohol fire injure three junior honor students during a routine chemistry experiment. The blast occurred as schools expand lab time under federal standards, with 150 serious injuries nationwide in four years. Critics warn many labs lack safety training and proper facilities.
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