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Fire engulfs Old Main at Southern Illinois University
Sunday at Old Main in Carbondale drew firefighters volunteers and spectators as a multi million dollar fire gutted the landmark. Arson rumors circulated and were confirmed by firemen during an evening inquiry. By Monday anger and questions about rebuilding followed Chancellor MacVicar’s comment that the decision will be architectural.
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Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Robert MacVicar