Du Quoin rally backs troops in Iraq War
A coalition of Du Quoin residents the city council the Elks Lodge and the ministerial alliance will hold a 5 PM Monday rally to support service members in Iraq A parade will follow from City Hall to Sacred Heart Church with music prayer and brief remarks including a reading of all local personnel on active duty Participants may submit names at City Clerk's office by phone or email Flags banners urged and the event is a show of support not a war forum
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Taxi bomber kills four U S soldiers near Najaf checkpoint
At about 10 40 a m a taxi bomber struck a U S checkpoint north of Najaf. The blast killed the driver and four soldiers from the Army 1st Brigade 3rd Infantry Division. The bomber was identified as Ali Jaafar al Naamani.
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Airbag theft charges in Vogler Ford case indict Bradley and Browning
Indictment accuses Bradley and Browning of stealing airbags from Vogler Ford May 2002 to January 2008 and transporting them to Indianola and Cleveland Mississippi. Counts include 16 and 22 airbags from Mustangs and Rangers with a potential sentence up to five years per count and fines up to 250 000. The FBI and local police investigated with a June jury trial set in Benton.
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Cleanup complete after derailment rail ballast cleanup plan approved
Burke reports emergency cleanup finished and rail cars removed with air quality readings showing no contamination at 128 homes and eight businesses. EPA monitored the phase and authorized a long term cleanup. Railroad to conduct site investigation, collect soil and groundwater samples, install monitoring wells, and produce field sampling and health safety plans within 30 days. Fines apply for noncompliance. Investigators consider damaged track as a likely derailment cause.
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Bombing intensifies in Iraq with long-range air strikes
U S forces pound defenders while A 10s roam Iraqi skies south of Baghdad to hunt and shield allies. An operational pause pauses some invasion units to consolidate and resupply as ships from the USS Constellation strike 40 targets in 24 hours. Maj Gen Stanley McChrystal warns against escalation while noting soldiers deaths exceed thirty.
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Costello urges cautious stance on Iraq war and cost concerns
U S Representative Costello cautions against preemptive strikes and warns of a wider clash if Iraq is attacked. He cites Kuwait cleanup costs and predicts America will bear most reparations while supporting troops. Local mayors Marion and Herrin praise the discussion and raise EPA unfunded mandates on water testing.
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