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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 2006
Page
2
July 28 1806 Lewis to the Marins describes a violent storm from the northwest with rain hail thunder and lightning lasting most of the night. He reports sleeping in the open and staying wet all night. Two large horned Rams were killed and skinned for transport to the Seat of government.
In New Braunfels a San Antonio topless club plans a tubing trip with strippers as officials crack down on river outings. Palace Men’s Club manager Trey Maddox says the Sunday event charges $25 for participation and the strippers will be properly dressed. City Councilman Ken Valentine expresses disappointment and concern they may not keep clothes on.
A reader request notes an accuracy hotline for the Southern newspaper. It includes Jackson County contact (618) 529-5454 Ext. 5033 and a toll free line 1-800-228-0429 Ext. 5033 for elsewhere.
A federal judge allowed Jenner & Block to withdraw as counsel for the Illinois Department of Transportation in a suit by 18 former IDOT employees. The judge ordered the firm to retain key case files while the state and attorney general’s office resolve who should represent IDOT.
Las Vegas reports Drew Barrymore says she will learn poker from experts as she promotes Lucky You set around the 2003 World Series of Poker. She missed earlier lessons from Doyle Brunson due to playing a lounge singer character.
Daniel Radcliffe will star in the West End production of Peter Shaffer's Equus opening next March. The 17-year-old Harry Potter actor will play a troubled stableboy named Alan Strang, with Richard Griffiths reportedly set to portray the psychiatrist.
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