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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 2002
Page
1
Column notes Bruce Richmond, a retired state lawmaker, resumes a favorite hobby. Also mentioned are updates from West Frankfort about hospital license hearings, Willisville park hours, Marion murder trial delay, and Illinois treasurer in the spotlight. The paper invites readers to submit holiday drive information for Thanksgiving listings and forecasts a cloudy weekend with showers likely.
The SIUC Faculty Association faces a potential strike after 10 months of failed negotiations with the board of trustees. President Morteza Daneshdoost said a strike could begin by February 3, 2003, if a just contract is not reached, risking temporary shutdown of the university.
In Southern Illinois Du Quoin fans cherish football as a school and town tradition. Teachers and officials praise the program’s impact on students, community pride, and leadership, noting extracurriculars boost education and local image ahead of the Class 4A playoff pairings.
In Murphysboro, Jackson County approves an 8 million dollar spending plan with only a 4 percent salary increase for employees. The finance panel cut 173,395 from requests, proposing a 191,704 deficit while expecting a 715,000 cash carryover. The levy rises 14 percent overall, with 9 percent from Rehab and Care Center referendum. A public truth in taxation hearing is set for 7 p.m. November 26 at the courthouse.
President Bush pressed for a U N Security Council resolution demanding Iraq disarmament or face severe consequences. After eight weeks of bargaining with France Russia and others the United States secured a unanimous yea and positioned forces for a possible war. The diplomacy centered on getting teeth in the resolution and overcoming opposition to a two stage approach.
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