Carbondale library story sparks young listeners
Column notes Julian Dominguez Schatz with children hearing tales of firefighters at the Carbondale library. Inside State mentions a Springfield murder conviction. Weather outlook shows partly cloudy Friday with highs near 80 and clear tonight.
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Jackson found guilty of murder in Carbondale shooting
Robert Jackson III was found guilty of first degree murder in the death of Kameron Allison, 17, shot on West Owens Street. Jurors also convicted him of aggravated battery with a firearm in the同 case, while Ricardo Woods was wounded. The verdict followed a short deliberation and prompted emotional reactions from Allison’s family.
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Remembering Omaha Beach Mission Through Prince’s Recollections
Gerald Prince recalled the D day buildup as soldiers prepared for Omaha Beach. He described believing holding the beach for 72 hours would trigger reinforcements, a promise that did not come. Prince and Gen Omar Bradley boarded the Launceston boat on May 29 for a 10 day voyage to Omaha Beach.
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Bible and bravery save Herrin veteran on D Day
Paul Maze of Herrin survived World War II with a metal-plated Bible given by his mother. Drafted in 1943, he fought as a combat rifleman, landing in the third wave at Omaha Beach on D Day. He witnessed brutal scenes and was wounded twice by shrapnel during battles including the Battle of the.
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Marion VA not affected by cutbacks
Marion's Veterans Affairs facility will likely escape the nationwide plan to trim 163 VA hospitals as the agency shifts to outpatient care. Decisions on which hospitals to close or scale back, add services, or relocate will follow demographic analyses and the August 2003 recommendations from a nine member independent commission.
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Lawsuit claims State Farm denied coverage over credit data
A Madison County suit alleges State Farm refused to renew a Belleville woman’s auto policy based solely on her credit and underwriting score, despite no prior at fault claims. Lawyer Tillery seeks class action status to extend the claim to others. State Farm says it has not yet reviewed the matter.
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