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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 2004
Page
1
Reading page 9A reveals a lighthearted item about a cat show in Carbondale inviting pet lovers and noting playful purrs. The snippet hints at local interest and community event coverage, contrasted by other world and national news on the same page.
A weather feature credits Mallory R Turner a third grade student from Carbane New School for a weather art piece. The Southern Illinoisan promotes subscription options with a 24/7 online service and contact number.
A coal train derailed over a railroad overpass near the West City exit on I 57 spilling about 800 tons of coal onto the roadway. By Saturday afternoon both lanes were open and no serious injuries were reported thanks to rapid responses from state police, fire departments, and local agencies.
Walter Wendler, 54, SIU Carbondale chancellor, father, husband, and architect, prioritizes faith in Jesus Christ over budgets and campus matters. He and his wife attend Mardale Baptist Church where pastor Paul Hicks notes their life centers on faith, not SIU discussions, even amid public scrutiny.
Walter Wendler, famed for promoting Southern at 150, is noted for his gray streaks and distinctive hair. He says he does not dye it, insists on the hardest hair to cut in Carbondale, and details a morning routine with gel and a quick comb. See hair / page 7A.
Wyoming Legislature to study malpractice insurance rates as Illinois lawmakers clash over asset protection for doctors. The standoff pits doctors and insurers against trial lawyers over how much shield should apply, delaying approval of the FY2005 budget. State Sen. Dave Luechtefeld says a new proposal would protect a doctor’s personal assets if a settlement is chosen over court litigation.
In Chicago, trial lawyers and business groups flood the contest for an open Illinois Supreme Court seat. The clash reflects a broader, nationwide feud as Philip Morris appeals a $10.1 billion damages ruling, with the high court set to hear next year after a new justice is seated. TV ads intensify the political clash.
Democratic candidates John Kerry and John Edwards pitched renewed vigor after Edwards joined the ticket. Kerry warned against complacency while Edwards suggested competitiveness in the South. The pair wrapped up four days of joint events in Raleigh and planned solo stops in multiple states next week.
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