Christians Muslims and Jews come together in Carbondale
Column covers interfaith gathering in Carbondale and notes other items across the paper including Du Quoin AgriLand expansion, a missing person case in Franklin County, court lawsuits in multiple counties, gas price outlook, a Senate nuclear treaty, Britain open to amendment on a U S backed draft, endangered species list, weather synopsis, and subscription details for The Southern Illinoisan.
Bush vows to remove Saddam if war comes
President Bush said the United States will remove Saddam Hussein from power if war in Iraq occurs, with or without skeptical allies. He noted a U N Security Council vote is imminent to authorize force and urged clear positions from nations. He warned the mission to disarm would entail regime change and minimize casualties.
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Two killed in plane crash near Sparta
Two people died when a maroon and beige Bonanza A36 crashed into a field south of Sparta while attempting to land at Sparta Community Airport. Davis and Krongos were ejected. ice on the wings believed to cause loss of altitude. FAA and NTSB investigators arrived to document the wreckage and scene.
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Union County to decide more budget cuts next week
Union County officials will meet next week to decide further cuts and a final plan on its ailing 2008 budget. Auditor Paul Schmidt of the Kemper CPA Group in Anna says the projected figures may be too high and suggests an 8 to 10 percent reduction to curb a growing deficit of about $930,000 in the general fund.
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State audit request of Rend Lake Conservancy District heads to House floor
A resolution seeks an internal audit by the state auditor general of the RLCD finances. The measure advances from government administration committee with sponsors Rep. Gary Forby and Rep. Kurt Granberg. RLCD operations were reshaped after the board placed GM Kevin Davis and admin assistant Nancee Paul on leave and shifted duties to attorney Terry Black.
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