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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 2003
Page
1
A page 1B brief lists six candidates competing for alderman in Herrin. Other local notes mention Marion hiring a Washington School principal, Pinckneyville tax bills mailed earlier, and Metropolis fans visiting Massac County for Superman events. Weather forecasts predict a mix of sun and clouds with highs around 80.
Democratic chairmen from the 59th District unanimously back Gary Forby of Benton to fill the vacancy created by former state Sen. Larry Woolard. 138 Marion attorneys expected to be named state representative as district counties Franklin, Williamson, Saline, Hamilton, White, Johnson, Pope, Hardin, Gallatin, and Union are included.
Marion native Cliff Storme returned from World War II in 1946 to teach at Marion High School. He led efforts to start a high school baseball program, laying the groundwork for a premier regional summer program. Saturday Marion Youth Baseball and Softball celebrated its 50th summer with a ceremony. Storme said JT anticipated how a strong program would boost the high school team, stressing early participation for youths.
Jackson County bar Doc's Tavern on Old Illinois 13 near Murphysboro may soon have new owners. Former Murphysboro officers Cindy Royster and Mark Woodsides have filed for a new liquor license, with Sheltons retaining ownership of the property and Royster and Woodsides leasing the building. Neighbors have pressed for changes to curb traffic and noise tied to the site, which has faced long running controversy since its conversion from The Learning Center day care to a tavern.
SIUC moved up to 104th place among 150 top public universities in NSF 2001 research expenditures, up three spots from 107th last year. John Koropchak notes data lag, cites $61.4 million in research spending and a 13 percent rise since 2000-01, signaling growth and regional benefits. Prudence Rice adds that cutting edge projects attract graduate students and may lead to patentable research.
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