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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 2004
Page
2
On June 7 1804 Lewis and Clark land near a large creek on the south side of about 30 yards wide. They note curious paintings carved in limestone rock near the mouth and describe a rattlesnake den and Indians shaping flint for arrow and spear heads.
Mayor says city will try to ease pressures from rising medical malpractice insurance as two Southern Illinois brain surgeons close their office in February. He warns larger employers may skip Carbondale if health risks cannot be addressed and notes lawmakers in Springfield question possible spring solutions. Rep John Bradley cautions against declaring the issue dead while urging continued work.
Herrin business owners report mixed results from Herrin Festa with lunch traffic up at The Feed Store and several diners at other spots while Marys Restaurant sees little impact. Kroger notes shoppers stay steady. some stores gain weekday afterglow and tourism boost, while parking empties hamper Red Top Liquors. Festa officials tout enhanced city image and potential future investment.
Tributes poured in from leaders and citizens as Ronald Reagan died. Jimmy Carter called him a formidable communicator while Bush praised his courage and leadership. Reagan will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda before a national funeral service and private interment. Gorbachev reflected on their tense era as the world mourns a peacemaker.
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