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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 2004
Page
1
Nation report notes President Bush asserts Iraq's Saddam Hussein had al Qaida contacts on page 6A. The Southern Illinoisan summarizes world and regional items across sections including Guatemala division and local public pool discussion on pages 7A and 1B.
Sgt. Christopher Miller, 23, of Carbondale, Iraq tour, received a Purple Heart after a car bomb near Baghdad damaged his vehicle. He suffered ear drum perforations, a burned neck, and facial shrapnel injuries while serving with Service Battery, 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery, 1st Armored Division.
93 children from fifth through eighth grade participated in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Day Camp at Du Quoin middle school learning football track cheerleading and volleyball while sharing Christian values. Participants including 12 year old Du Quoin resident Ben Hirsch and 10 year old Ashley Heatherly described enjoying the activities and skills learned.
The Illinois Trial Lawyers Association criticized House Bill 4847 amendment linking liability caps to insurance, shielding doctors with at least 1 million dollars in coverage from asset forfeiture. Critics question how plaintiffs secure awards exceeding the insured amount and the bill’s impact on compensation.
Herrin Mayor Vic Ritter and Marion Commissioner Robert Connell express interest in reviewing Carbondale Mayor Brad Cole’s failed ordinance aimed at halting physician exodus. Ritter requested a copy Thursday to study the proposal and assess its details.
Connie Forsythe, 55, of West Frankfort, was struck and killed by a car while walking on Illinois 149 near Orient Road Wednesday. She was known for her care of animals and helping others, living with sister Bonnie Ridenour, Nelson Ridenour, and their daughter Tracy on Rose Lane. Her family recalls her as a wonderful, caring person as investigators note the location near Orient Road.
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