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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 2004
Page
1
Nation observes Ronald Reagan's public farewell with thousands waiting hours to pay respects. Weather note lists today and tonight forecasts with showers possible. Local items include libraries adapting to patrons and court notices in Franklin to Williamson counties.
Robert C. Jacobs a 63 year old Murphysboro native and graphic artist who trained Saudia National Guard members for Vinnell Corp a Northrop Grumman subsidiary was shot dead in his Riyadh home an unknown assailant fired the fatal shot and Jacobs was found by a coworker Hospitalized but died Islamic militants had staged similar Western target attacks in Saudi Arabia over the prior year and Saudi authorities blamed al Qaeda inspired attackers.
Shoppers react with sadness as Borowiak s IGA ends more than 40 years of local grocery service after two years of picketing by UFCW Local 881. Residents recall frequenting the family store and lament sales tax impact as nearby grocers gain footing. Office manager Vickie Frederiksen notes long tenure with the former owner.
Bend Lake Conservancy District general manager Gary May said an intruder who ransacked the main office likely had knowledge of the security setup. He described after hours entry steps, noted access codes and keys, and said alarm wiring connects to the county sheriff. The districtboard recently voted not to renew May’s contract, with a summer likely to be tense as a state audit looms.
Carbondale Post 514 will shut its doors at 205 N Illinois Ave on June 30 after 18 years of service. Commander Robert Dorris says participation is low despite a full roster. less than 5 percent attend activities, leaving bills unpaid. The charter will remain, but the liquor license will be returned.
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