Whirlpool stock slide after Herrin plant closing
Whirlpool shares fell 2.47 percent as the company closed three Maytag plants, including a 1,000 employee Herrin factory, after acquiring Maytag. Stock dipped from $91.03 to $88.78 as investors weighed merger effects and job losses. Edward Jones adviser Chuck Kain noted typical post merger volatility and advised clarity for workers facing layoffs.
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Graduates Celebrate SIU Commencement at SIUC Arena
In Carbondale, several hundred students from the SIUC College of Liberal Arts graduated as commencement began for 2006. Buzz Spector addressed the crowd while other speakers were planned for today’s ceremonies, with 3,500 degrees expected by day’s end.
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SIUC works to boost persistence with new retention focus
SIUC officials seek to raise four year retention as students plan departures this weekend. Larry Dietz notes retention is a key, varied issue tied to why students enroll and why they stay or leave. He cites academic reasons as about half of departures, with other factors affecting those who depart.
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Psychic Saturdays draw Southern Illinois readers to tarot
In Murphysboro and nearby towns, about two dozen locals visit rotating tarot readers each month. Gary Rich, 51, of West Frankfort, says sessions over four years guide daily living and intuition. Skeptics caution about fitting vagaries to personal life while believers credit intuition or mystic force. SEE PSYCHIC / PAGE 6A
Psychic Saturdays tarot readings at New Ages Other Worlds
Psychic Saturdays offer entertainment readings from noon to 5 PM on the first and third Saturdays each month at New Ages Other Worlds 1337 Walnut St Murphysbore. Readings are 15 minutes for 10 dollars, 30 minutes for 20 dollars, or one hour for 35 dollars. information at 618 687 5135.
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