Jury deadlock spares Nichols from death penalty
Column One Inside Nation reports a jury could not reach a verdict in the Nichols case, avoiding a death sentence. Other items include local school board tax referendum talks at Trico, a sex assault suspect seeking a new judge in Willisville, a horse arena opening near Alto Pass, and SIUC Wind Ensemble performances during an English tour. Weather brief notes forecast partly cloudy conditions with showers and thunderstorms, highs in the upper 80s, and mild tonight and Sunday conditions.
Summer Heat Brings Stifling Humidity to Southern Illinois
In Carbondale, regionwide heat runs 10 to 15 degrees hotter than last year with humidity making it feel much warmer. Meteorologist Chris Noles of the Paducah NWS says temps may average 80 to 90 degrees as a blasé summer pattern persists due to a northward jet stream shift. Domino’s driver Aaron Queensbury, 42, notes long day runs limit use of air conditioning.
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Nation says goodbye to former president Ronald Reagan
The nation bids a final farewell to Ronald Reagan with a service at Washington National Cathedral attended by world leaders and ex-presidents. His flag-draped casket then heads to California for burial at the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. Nancy Reagan accompanies the casket aboard a presidential jet as a motorcade carries it to California.
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Ronald Reagan Tribute Praises Bold Strokes and Humility
A memorial tone recalls the 40th president Ronald Reagan 1911 to 2004, highlighting a stream of praise for his bold strokes on the American canvas, his humility, devotion to his wife, and readiness with a quip for any occasion, noting his political impact.
Reagan coverage sparks mixed reviews in community
Residents weigh the media portrayal of Ronald Reagan's death and funeral with mixed verdicts. Herrin veteran Jack Prather calls coverage overdone yet typical of media behavior, while others defend the thoroughness as fitting national events. Coverage noted on page 6A.
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McCain rejects Kerry bid for vice president
Washington is told that Senator John McCain has rejected John Kerry’s overtures to join the Democratic ticket. Kerry asked McCain as recently as last month to consider being running mate, but the Arizona Republican voiced no interest. Officials say Kerry wanted a bipartisan alliance against President Bush, but McCain remained firm.
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Carbondale seeks home rule to curb malpractice suits
Carbondale Mayor Brad Cole proposes a home rule ordinance to keep malpractice cases in Jackson County and cap non economic damages at three times actual losses. The plan limits medical service venue to within city limits, aiming to deter out of county lawsuits while allowing judge transfers. Action planned at 7 p.m. City Council meeting.
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Kerry asks McCain to consider running mate slot
John Kerry pressed John McCain to consider becoming his running mate as recently as late last month. McCain, a longtime Republican ally and fellow Vietnam veteran, has repeatedly affirmed his commitment to the GOP and shown no interest in joining as a vice presidential candidate.
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Sutherland retrial ends with guilty verdict in 1987 murder
Cecil Sutherland, 49, was found guilty on all five counts in the 1987 rape and murder of 10-year-old Amy Schulz in Kell, Illinois, after a retrial ordered by the state Supreme Court. Jefferson County prosecutors will seek the death penalty.
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