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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 2003
Page
1
A compact page teaser outlines multiple items from the 2002 issue: state law on contraceptive coverage, market optimism, disaster relief funding, Middle East prisoner talks, local twin dress twins, Marion water woes, Buddy Ebsen death, and a 40 percent chance of afternoon storms with mild tonight and cooler highs, plus contact and award notes.
Franklin County Judge Loren P. Lewis who presided in Union County dropped felonies including eavesdropping and official misconduct from a December 2002 grand jury indictment against public defender Patrick J. Cox. The quashment came after defense attorneys argued the grand jury was not properly instructed on eavesdropping exemptions.
President Charles Taylor urged U S military help for Liberia while criticizing President Bush for calling for his resignation. U S civil affairs experts arrived in Monrovia to evaluate a potential force as Bush began a five nation Africa tour. Taylor vowed to decide withdrawal timing, saying he would step down for peace, not at Bush’s insistence.
U S troops may be needed as Bush considers sending forces to Liberia amid ongoing civil war. Liberia’s 1980 onward conflict centers on Charles Taylor who seized power after the 1989 coup. Scholar John Jackson cites US-Liberia ties but views them weaker than some assume.
Pinckneyville Mayor Ron Shirk urged the council not to revisit the adult entertainment issue as Darrell McCombs spoke at a meeting. The council debated public participation rules and the progression toward an ordinance while discussions referenced Shirk's past ownership and ongoing events at his former venue. Commissioner Wright pressed for continued discussion, noting repeated public input on related issues. The council signaled a possible vote and directed readers to see further details on page 2A.
Miriam F. Miquelon the U S attorney for the Southern District of Illinois announced she will resign effective Sept 1 after less than a year in the post. She was appointed July 29 and will take paid administrative leave until then to avoid conflicts with cases. Judge Gilbert said he was surprised and a Bush replacement will be recommended to the Senate.
Franklin County State's Attorney Bill Richardson said former Zeigler police chief Harlan Ingersoll did not have a weapon during a weekend altercation at Aaron Wright's Zeigler residence. The 39 year old arrived after 1:30 a.m. Saturday amid a tense dispute with Robert Vercellino as Aniessa Ingersoll and others tried to separate them. A prior complaint by Amessa Ingersoll cited battering allegations, with multiple interviews at the scene referenced.
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