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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 2001
Page
1
Indian Territorial Army recruits jump through flames in a New Delhi exercise as the reserve forces maintain battle readiness for national defense during times of crisis.
About a dozen marketing department staff stepped on white hot coals during a bonding meeting at the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo. More than 100 employees joined the firewalk, a ritual with Far East religious origins, and many used wheelchairs the next day to travel to a company retreat. Workers signed waivers acknowledging possible injuries.
A U S marked aircraft arrived in Khanabad near Tashkent after President Karimov granted permission for U S warplanes and troops to operate from an Uzbek air base against Afghanistan. Pentagon spokesman Jim Turner declined to comment on troop movements.
Mostly sunny today with highs in the mid 60s and southeast winds around 5 mph. Tonight mainly clear with lows near 40 and calm winds. Monday partly sunny with highs around 70. Details on 8A. subscription line and online service listed.
Intelligence from Pakistan and air strikes from Oman shape potential U S action three weeks into the war on terrorism. Ground troops could back special forces inside Afghanistan with a possible command center in Saudi Arabia. Oman may host staging bases while Pakistan and Saudi concerns limit base use due to regional sensitivities.
Marion Williamson County Commissioner Wendell Fisher says Rex Piper’s approach to money differs from his with emphasis on preserving a general fund reserve. Fisher notes the reserve fell from about 1.3 million to near 500 thousand after past large employee pay raises and disputes policy priorities.
Rex Piper, longtime Williamson County figure and chairman of the Williamson County Board of Commissioners, says he enjoys serving the people. The Herrin native, now living near Johnston City, reflects on his past as a miner union rep and Energy mayor, and discusses ongoing county issues and worker concerns.
Dealers report a surge in sales as Big Three automakers offer no financing charges on 2001 and 2002 models. GM kicked off the promos September 20, Ford followed with a 0 to 4.9 percent range on 2001 and 2002 models, and Chrysler offered 36 month no interest on 2002 models. Analysts note post 9/11 demand and in-stock availability drive the spike. Vogler Ford and Marion dealers report 50 percent plus rises and traffic impossible to miss.
The massive U S terror investigation led by Attorney General Ashcroft uses closed court hearings and sealed documents. About 500 detainees are held without routine paperwork, justified by national security and grand jury protections. Experts call the pace unprecedented.
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