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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 2002
Page
1
Column previews handicap questions for the NCAA tournament and asks if Duke can repeat. Also notes a grocer in Southampton finding a Bathid scorpion in peppers and details a Georgia death penalty case involving Tracy Lee Houser after a 17 year-old rape murder. Weather outlook and inside sections listed.
Two Illinois political heavyweights clash over a deteriorating state budget. The dispute could shape pay raises for tens of thousands of workers, potential job losses for up to 5,000 people, and possible closure of the Vienna Correctional Center. The struggle stems from a worsening fiscal crisis intensified by the impact of Sept. 11 and ongoing budget hemorrhaging.
Governor George H. Ryan and AFSCME Illinois executive director Henry Bayer remain at an impasse over negotiated pay raises and cost saving measures. The dispute centers on wages and potential tax increases amid mutual accusations, with lawmakers citing personal animosity or professional interest clashes as possible causes.
James Bates from Du Quoin, a veterinarian, states treating horses and cows maintains physical fitness, while treating dogs and cats enhances mental fitness, calling it a good combination.
After 35 years in veterinary medicine James Bates at the Du Quoin Veterinarian Clinic says he still loves his work. He treats a wide range of animals from horses to dogs and cats, noting both physical and mental fitness benefits from the varied practice. See Vet on page 2A.
SIU Carbondale faces a budget crunch and says tuition and fees will likely rise more than the planned 5 percent for fall 2002 to help avoid further layoffs. Gov. Ryan cuts reduce state funding. 30 plant workers were laid off earlier and other costs shifted to the university. Chancellor Walter Wendler notes timing and approval rest with SIU President James Walker and the board of trustees.
Homeland security chief Tom Ridge unveils a five color danger system to replace vague terror warnings. Yellow signals elevated risk with heightened surveillance and ready emergency plans. green remains lowest level, red denotes severe risk with intensified security.
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