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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 2004

Page

2

Madrid bombing suspect tied to Sept 11 prisoner courts documents say

Madrid police link Jamal Zougam to Imad Yarkas, a suspected al Qaida leader jailed for allegedly aiding the 9/11 attacks. Indictment names Yarkas and 34 others, while Zougam is not charged. Officials report Moroccans tied to Yarkas amid the Madrid train bombings that killed 200 and wounded 1,500, as investigators probe al Qaida involvement and a taped claim of responsibility from Abu Dujan al Afghani.

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Spain election shocks conservatives in general vote

Spain’s general election swings as socialists surge after Madrid rail bombings. Voters blame the ruling Popular Party for escalation in Iraq and alleged withholding of probe details. Rajoy concedes to Zapatero as ETA and Islamic links eyed. Voters cite tragedy at Atocha and El Pozo as turning point.

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Optical scanners lift cost of Tuesday primary in two counties

Union County Clerk Bobby Toler Jr says 15 new optical scanners will handle ballots for the primary, with costs dropping from 35 000 40 000 to about 30 000. Perry County Clerk Kevin Kern notes elections drain finances, estimating 12 000 15 000 extra help on Tuesday night and total costs under 40 000. He stresses voter familiarity with the new machines to avoid embarrassment.

Union County Bobby Toler Jr Perry Kevin Kern Kern Franklin County Dave Cobill Toler Williamson County Saundra Jent Jent

Using optical scan voting system in county elections

The article explains how voters use optical scan ballots with a privacy cover and marker in private booths. It notes ballot handling, machine acceptance, and the need for election judges, who face staffing challenges across counties, with many volunteers being older or retired and shortages for the 185 judge positions in Randolph and surrounding counties.

Kern Pat Laramore Randolph County Laramore

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