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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 2002
Page
2
Lawmakers pass a 98 cent per pack cigarette tax to close a 1.55 billion budget gap, sending the measure to the governor. Senate action came Friday and the House approved it 82 to 33 on Sunday.
Two British women completed an 750 mile trek to the North Pole, becoming the first all female team to reach both Poles. Caroline Hamilton and Ann Daniels planted the Union Jack, sang the Jubilee anthem, and spoke of family joy and relief. Pam Oliver abandoned the bid due to frostbitten feet.
A 57 year old West Frankfort man died after a collision on Illinois 149 at the Pershing Road intersection. Barry Mosley drove a 1995 Honda Prelude west when it struck another vehicle. The other driver’s name is not released. under investigation by state police.
The state Senate approved a 123.8 million dollar spending package with 49 projects including 1 million for Cypress Elementary tornado repairs and 8 million for a Lake Forest College library. Senate Republicans earmarked 20 million to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency for hospital readiness. House Republicans did not itemize their funds drawing criticism.
Police say progress depends on neighbors coming forward to testify against the perpetrator. Small roadside memorials mark the intersection where the crime occurred. Ehlers urged residents to stand up and be counted as a sign crime will not be tolerated. Call Murphysboro police at 684-5244 with information.
Horace Somes of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service says 500 homes were evacuated as crews planned backfires to burn brush and expand containment. Winds and drought hindered efforts. 60 state firefighters and 100 volunteers fought 30 mph gusts, with three helicopters. One crewman was lightly injured. The fire spread across 1500 to 1600 acres near the central coast 50 miles northeast of Atlantic City, raising parkway congestion on summer weekends.
A roof fire at Buckingham Palace disrupted a planned Monday night music event on the grounds. Firefighters contained the blaze within ninety minutes and evacuated musicians including Phil Collins and Eric Clapton, with none seriously hurt. Eight teams battled the flames as smoke filled the roof area and water damaged carpets. inspections traced the alarm to a flat above the Hast Gallery while authorities ruled out arson.
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