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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 2003
Page
1
Marion report: a landlord in Carbondale faces conviction for predatory criminal sexual assault of a child. The item notes honors for Glenn Poshard and Dinah Seibert in Carbondale, and local district borrowing plans to ease cash reserves. Weather forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms with variable temps.
State Rep. Jay Hoffman advances a bill to overhaul the SIU board of trustees. The measure would switch to a nine member board with three SIUC alumni or locals, three SIUE alumni or locals, and one at large member. Student trustees would gain voting rights under the proposal. Hoffman argues the change ensures regional representation and SIU system interests.
Family and friends in Cairo mourn Justin C. Vaughn after a Thursday gunshot death at his home. Police have charged three suspects as mentors and peers recall his kindness, writing talent, and plans for football or construction. The story highlights Chico Vaughn, his father, and the community's response.
Three Cairo men are charged in the shooting death of Justin C. Vaughn, 22, of 2915 Washington Ave. Bondurant is charged with involuntary manslaughter, Tucker with unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, and Harris with possession of marijuana. Vaughn died from a gunshot wound to the head. autopsy and toxicology results pending. The investigation is by Cairo police, state police Crime Scene Services, and the Alexander County coroner.
President Bush declared a disaster relief designation for twelve counties in Illinois and authorized federal funds for individuals homeowners renters and business owners affected by severe weather May six to eleven. The aid includes housing assistance for loss not covered by insurance and grants for uninsured expenses with up to twenty five thousand dollars available through FEMA and SBA. Hazard mitigation grants will help state and local governments reduce long term risk.
SPRINGFIELD The Senate rejected a bill to limit registered gun owners to one handgun per month while allowing unlimited rifles or shotguns. Sponsors said the aim was to curb straw buyers selling weapons to criminals, but opponents argued it infringed on Second Amendment rights.
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