Army National Guard troops honored at ceremony
Column ONe reports a ceremony honoring Army National Guard troops. The page note places this on 1B alongside local features and weather for Tuesday with a 20 percent rain chance and mild temperatures. The regional edition lists state and court items, ably framing community concerns.
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Salukis earn at large bid for NCAA tournament
SIU, seeded 11th in the Midwest, will face Missouri after securing an at large berth. Coach Bruce Weber and players expressed relief and excitement as the selection show confirmed the Salukis’ spot, with many Saluki fans hopeful for an emotionally charged first round showdown in Indianapolis.
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Herrin district criticizes new state financial profile
Herrin Unit 4 Superintendent Mark Collins says Illinois criteria now include long term debt in the financial profile, expanding the Financial Watch list to about one in three districts. He cites $45 million spent on new buildings with state aid and a shrinking reserve from 1.1 million to 400 thousand over seven years, arguing the Early Warning tag misrepresents fiscal health. See SCHOOLS page 2A.
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Bush Sets Deadline for UN to Authorize Force Against Iraq
President Bush and Britain’s Blair and Spain’s Aznar said the United Nations must authorize the use of force to achieve Iraq’s disarmament, warning that war could proceed with or without UN backing. The leaders, gathering in SAJES Azores, urged compromise but framed Monday as a moment of truth for the world.
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Saddam warns war will spread worldwide if Iraq attacked
Saddam Hussein warned that Iraq would expand the conflict globally if attacked, saying war would reach “wherever there is sky, land or water.” Bush urged the UN to find a diplomatic solution as U.N. inspectors scaled back, Germany advised citizens to leave, and Baghdad faced fuel and supplies shortages amid a massive Gulf troop buildup.
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