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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 2004
Page
1
Column One Today notes a national headline that CIA Director George Tenet resigns. Other highlights include a Herrin man recovering from surgery, a school administrator retirement in Steeleville, a state grant program aiding local improvements, and the Original Friday Cruise Night returning in Herrin. Weather forecast: Partly cloudy with highs upper 70s to around 80 and light winds.
Marion's Alex Stephens advanced to the late rounds of the 77th National Spelling Bee before missing souchong in round nine. He finished tied for fourth, earning about $1,600, a commemorative watch, and prizes, and reflecting on hard work and ESPN telecast exposure.
Jera Waddell, Army National Guard from Sparta, returned to her Marion Home Depot job after over 15 months away including 11 months in Iraq. Co workers greeted her with cheers and tears as HR manager Tony Petersen noted the welcome was organized to honor her service. Federal law protects employment for Guard members under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.
Raymond Moss of Harrisburg is convicted of reckless homicide, driving under the influence, disobeying a stop sign and driving with a revoked license for causing the fatal crash that killed Douglas and Forrest Hurd. Sentencing set for August 6 at the Saline County Courthouse in Harrisburg. trial moved to Jackson County amid strong public attention.
U S Rep Jerry Costello met in Washington with Army Reserve officials to explore relief for about 120 inactive reservists in Southern Illinois who say letters urged them to sign up for active duty under threat of placement elsewhere. Col Debra Cook said volunteers may help fill holes in stateside units. residents can call (678) 364-3559 to arrange individual reviews with Col Renee Finnegan or Denis Petrovic.
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