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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 16, 2006

Page

3

Northeast Flooding Overspreads New England With Record Rain

Rain drenches New England for a fourth day as Merrimack and Spicket rivers flood, forcing hundreds from their homes in Haverhill and Lowell. Sewage spills rise, roads vanish, and schools and towns brace for more deluge while Gov Romney and Gov Lynch warn of worsening conditions.

Wakefield Mass Ralph Tucci Tucci Boston New England National Weather Service Mitt Romney Merrimack Valley New Hampshire Line Merrimack Spicket Erica Dignetano Kelly Malynn Haverhill Dignetano Lawrence Lowell New Hampshire John Lynch Hopkinton Concord St. Paul’s Dan Burke Rochester N.H

Patronage trial heats up in Chicago

In Chicago opening statements began in the trial of four former city officials led by Sorich. Prosecutors allege they faked job interview scores and hid patronage lists to continue a city hiring system tied to political affiliation. The case targets Mayor Daley's campaign operation and its precinct worker network.

Chicago Richard M. Daley Chicago Tribune Thomas Anthony Durkin Daley Robert Collins Illinois George Ryan Sorich Robert Sorich Thomas Durkin Federal Court

U.S. invites China to observe Guam drills for trust

Admiral William Fallon urged Chinese commanders to watch next month’s Guam exercises June 17 to 19 to build direct talks and confidence between the two militaries. Beijing expressed interest but gave no immediate invitation response amid broader debates over Pentagon views on China.

Shenyang China U.S Beijing Adm William Fallon U.S. Pacific Fallon Guam Pentagon United States U.S. Navy Bush Congress People’s Liberation Army Cao Gangchuan

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