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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 2001
Page
1
The floodlights aid recovery at the World Trade Center while the Empire State Building glows red white and blue to the north. Citywide plans move forward for the one month mark of the Sept 11 disaster observances planned for Wednesday.
In San Francisco Barry Bonds hit his 73rd homer of the season. Alex Popov, a Berkeley health food restaurateur, appeared to catch the ball but was mobbed by Giants fans and had it ripped from his mitt. Patrick Hayashi eventually emerged with the ball amid a crowd and now faces potential legal action as Popov seeks its return.
Mountlake Terrace Washington police may have traced a burglary theft to three 15 year olds after a pitching machine stolen from Mountlake Terrace High School appeared in an eBay auction. A Seattle officer bid on the item using its serial number and confirmed the device had been sold to the school. The officer retrieved the machine when arresting the youths.
Nancy Pelosi ascends to the No 2 role in the Democratic leadership as party whip, signaling a shift in House strategy. She replaces current whip and pledges to unify ranks, coordinating votes and margin of victory on key bills amid mounting legislative pressure.
Rain likely today with highs in the mid 60s. Tonight cloudy with lows around 50. Thursday mostly sunny with highs around 70 and lows 45 to 50. Details on 10A. Subscription line 800 228 0429 option 2. Online service at www southernillinoisan com.
Vienna Illinois former Shawnee Correctional Center warden William Barham is on trial for reckless homicide and aggravated DUI in the Oct 15 2000 crash that killed Shawnee dietary manager Jerry Isom. Eyewitness accounts from emergency workers are presented as the case hinges on who drove. Barham’s attorney says Barham was not the driver and the case was moved to Johnson County after a scheduling shift caused by terrorist attacks.
A concise feature reflects on navigating uncertainty and maintaining direction amid changing circumstances, highlighting resilience, adaptability, and strategic calm. It considers leadership, personal resolve, and practical steps to stay the course during volatile periods.
President Bush unveiled posters of 22 wanted terrorists at FBI headquarters as he linked the hunt to global actions against al Qaida. Powell and Ashcroft joined the appearance amid broader vows to bring extremists to justice and widen international cooperation. Authorities report hundreds detained in the US and ongoing investigations tied to the September attacks.
A Boca Raton AMI employee, a 35 year old woman, was exposed to anthrax and the FBI declared a criminal inquiry. Officials seek to determine how and when the bacteria entered the building who did it and why. The outbreak is limited to AMI offices and not linked to hijackers.
Government forces widen the search for insurgent hideouts as new bomb placements deepen the hunt. Analysts note possible coded messages in recovered video from the target area, raising questions about the sender's network and timing.
U S jets pounded Kabul in the biggest strike so far with explosions near a Taliban military academy and suspected terrorist camps. Air raids continued for hours as jets hit targets near the airport and battles with anti air fire lit the sky.
About 50 street signs, each 30 inches wide, were ripped from mountings and tossed into ditches in northeast Williamson County. County commissioners vow to catch those responsible as signs’ safety role is stressed. Neighbors are urged to watch for further mischief over the last two to three weeks.
BO EMERY and Williamson commissioner urge installing signs to help emergency responders locate victims quickly. They warn vandalism hampers safety and could affect a vandal's own family or friends. Sheriff and highway department lines offer contact numbers 997-6541 and 997-2147 for information.
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