American hostage among hijack trio linked to heroin smuggling
An American freed from a Pakistani airliner faces a federal indictment over heroin smuggling tied to hashish oil imports from Pakistan and Afghanistan. A second alleged American passenger may be using a false passport, while another man identified as Frederick Hubbell of Des Moines is confirmed. The case prompts questions over the victims’ true identities.
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New York
U.S
State Department
Edward Korman
Craig Richard Clymore
Craig Richards
Laguna Hills
Calif
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Frederick Hubbell
Des Moines
Iowa
Health agency director may file suit over harassment claim
Executive Director Jodell Cradduck of Tip of Illinois Health Systems Agency says she faces harassment amid a theft complaint from Vienna building owner Tom Phillips. She questions the legality of a Feb 25 search and plans potential suit after a preliminary hearing set for March 21 in Johnson County circuit court.
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Dave DeWitte
The
Southern Illinoisan
Tip of Illinois Health Systems Agency
Johnson County
Jodell Cradduck
Ms. Cradduck
Tom Phillips
Vienna
Craddock
Vienna Town Square
Phillips
Ms. Craddock
Tip
Pressure Cooker Basics and Quick Meals Tips
Many foods boil, steam, stew or braise in a pressure cooker cutting cooking time to about one third. Kathy Harrison, Jackson County Home Economics Extension Adviser, shares tips and recipes for fast, practical meals.
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Kathy Harrison
Jackson County Home Economics Extension
Agricul ture Day tribute to area farmers in 1981
The nation observes Agricul ture Day 1981 on Thursday. The Southern Illinoisan will publish a special section honoring the plight and contributions of area farmers.
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America
The
Southern Illinoisan
Controversy Over Coffee Sparks Health Debate
Coffee, a daily wake up for millions, faces claims it may cause pancreatic cancer. Researchers warn caffeine could pose risks for pregnant women by potentially causing birth defects.
Southern Illinoisan rates and offices listing
Details of delivery and mail subscription rates for the Southern Illinoisan, including carrier and motor route options, year and quarter pricing for 18 county area, and mailing addresses. Also lists office phone numbers and classified ad lines for Carbondale, Murphysboro, Herrin, and Marion.
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Southern Ilinoisan
Illinois
Carbondale
16Th
Herrin
Ill
Murphysboro
Southern Illinoisan
Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Murphysboro Independent
Marion
EMTs in Thompsonville Stand Back Amid Dispute
Ten volunteer EMTs protest Franklin County Ambulance Service leadership, demanding the removal of coordinator Charles Boner. They have consulted Rep. Robert Winchester who will push the issue with Illinois health officials. Four EMTs were ordered to quit after speaking to the media and six others surrendered gear in sympathy.
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Thompsonville
Nicholas Scro
Scro
Robert Winchester
R-Rosiclare
Illinois Department of Public Health
Springfield
Franklin County
Charles Boner
Boner
Christopher Greater
Smoke from brush fire near Du Quoin draws eye
A small controlled brush fire west of Du Quoin near strip mine pits drew visible smoke for miles on Saturday. The Du Quoin fire department monitored the incident but did not extinguish it. Local youths Jule Trainor aged 14 and Toby Branum aged 12 attempted to act as firefighters.
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du Quoin
Owever
Jule Trainor
Frank Seda Trainor
Toby Branum
Dorothy Branum
Fire victims exhumed in Herrin arson probe
The bodies of Alice Brown 23 and her children Kevin 4 Christiana 3 were exhumed Saturday in Herrin after an apartment fire on January 17. Pathologist Dr A S Thompson performed tissue sampling as investigators seek possible arson or murder clues. Results from lab tests will take days to weeks to finalize.
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Herrin
Herrin Hospital
A. S. Thompson
Williamson County
James R. Wilson
Alice Brown
Kevin
Christiana
Feder
Randy Patchett
Wilson
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Christopher
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