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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 2004
Page
2
July 26, 1804 Clark records blustering southerly wind and sand clouds that hindered tents and boat, forcing him to woods where he fought mosquitoes and, in a grim moment, describes a self-inflicted chest wound. annotation notes Clark drew about 100 maps while progressing the expedition.
Former Sen. Paul Simon planned to endorse Barack Obama but died before publicizing his support. Carbondale Councilwoman Sheila Simon carried out his wishes in TV ads and campaigning. Mayor Brad Cole praised Obama as a rising national figure and noted ongoing Republican uncertainty about an alternative candidate before the November election.
A Southern Illinoisan correction states Jim Cooksey is the Gold Cup golf tournament manager in Benton. The error appeared in Sunday's Sports section and has been acknowledged by the paper.
Postmaster Irwin was attacked by an unleashed mixed German shepherd and pit bull, suffering 13 lacerations on her forearm and a leg injury requiring stitches. The dog was destroyed after being picked up by Franklin County Animal Control and tested for rabies. Irwin faces possible rabies shots and has been granted leave while neighbors rally to support her.
Experts say hands free devices reduce cognitive distraction but not all. States review wireless phone use in vehicles as in car tech grows to an estimated 30 to 50 billion industry by 2010. Illinois bans driving with phones on school buses while penalties remain light.
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