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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 2002
Page
1
Jutta Karin Kennedy wipes a tear as Andrea Yates receives life in prison for drowning her children after a jury spares the death penalty in Houston. The report notes the deliberation under an hour and the judge’s verdict.
Outside today will be partly cloudy with highs from 50 to 55. Tonight rain is likely with lows around 40 to 45. Friday brings mostly cloudy skies with a chance of rain and highs of 60 to 65. lows in the 40s. For service, call 800 228-0429 option 2 or visit www.thesouthern.com.
Southern Illinois defeated Texas Tech 76-68 in the NCAA Tournament first round at the United Center Chicago to notch a school record 27th win and advance to face Georgia. Freshman Stetson Hairston urged the team toward a possible Sweet 16 as fans roared.
Bombardier Motor Corporation plans a multimillion dollar expansion in Benton that will create 125 new jobs for Franklin County. Illinois Transportation Secretary Kirk Brown announced 1.3 million in Illinois First funds to improve a busy north Benton intersection as part of the project. The plan includes a warehouse and new product line with a total expansion estimated at 3 to 5 million dollars, supported by IDOT grants totaling about 1.34 million to reconstruct half a mile of Illinois Avenue and the 37 intersection, improving truck access to the boat plant.
Washington AP reports DaimlerChrysler tests use onboard computers and bumper radar to stop a backing car an inch from a cart. Systems map object location and distance, enabling sensors to alert, restrain, and deploy airbags before impact. Potential uses include child tracking, drunk-driver detection, and proactive safety measures for roadways.
A full color brochure mailed in Southern Illinois before the GOP primary accuses Jim Ryan of backing gay marriage. The flier cites Family Taxpayer Network ties to Patrick O Malley and quotes fundraising by the network president. Ryan denies supporting same sex marriage but backs adding sexual orientation to the Human Rights Act with religious exemptions. Corinne Wood supports the act. O Malley opposes it.
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