Rumsfeld faces pressure as Southern Illinoisans weigh 1968 war stance
In a Shawneelink discussion, Copeland, Field, and Richardson comment on defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld amid Abu Ghraib fallout. They critique leadership, training gaps, and the ethics of the war, with calls for accountability and possible resignation. They note a polarized political climate and ongoing questions about command responsibility.
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Public Policy Institute
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Bush backs Rumsfeld as video abuse scandal unfolds
President reacted with disbelief beside Cheney Powell and Tenet to view two dozen video clips showing U S soldiers abusing Iraqi prisoners. White House and Pentagon officials outlined unseen footage while Bush urged Congress to oversee the matter. A high profile Pentagon gathering aimed to project unity as Rumsfeld faced fresh questions about his fitness to lead.
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Joint Chiefs
John Negroponte
Iraq
Defense
Paul Wolfowitz
Autopsy cites preventable death in inmate Snyder case
Attorneys Courtney Hughes and Paula Newcomb filed a wrongful death suit against Franklin County Sheriff Bill Wilson, alleging jail staff failed to recognize and treat Snyder’s severe medical decline including pneumonia. Snyder, jailed since Oct 2002 for alleged robberies, died Jan 28 after being moved to Cape Girardeau hospitals.
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Snyder
Franklin County
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Accuracy Hotline for The Southern Illinoisan
A reader reports an inaccuracy in Saturday's paper and urges notifying the accuracy hotline. The caller from Jackson County cites an error in the murder conviction story. The corrected detail states Ernst J. Bruny Jr. remains life in prison.
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Ernst J. Bruny Jr
Two IDOT road projects delay traffic in Pope County
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced two projects causing Wednesday delays in Pope County. Illinois 147 near Robbs will close for about 11 hours to pour a new bridge deck, weather may postpone. Illinois 145 over 146 will reduce southbound traffic with signals and barriers, drivers urged to take alternate routes. Wide loads over 9 feet 5 inches must follow detours.
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Penalty Provisions for Property Violations in Hearin City
The city imposes fines from 100 to 750 dollars for property violations under this Article. Each day of continued violation counts as a separate offense, with penalties applied accordingly.
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