Warthog plane tour highlights General Dynamics plant
Williamson County workers get a close look at a tank killer aircraft in a feature on General Dynamics. Inside notes report Woolard case moving toward Nov 6 trial and local council seeks tools to solve violence. Cairo schools say not closing. ColorFest treasures in Jonesboro. Court reports cover lawsuits across multiple counties. Police link seventh death to D C sniper. Nations call for U N meeting on Iraq. Anna Jonesboro runner Adam Casper shines. Broadcasters applaud digital radio approval. EPA eases pesticide rules in West Nile fight. Today’s forecast: mostly cloudy with mid 70s, tonight upper 50s. Saturday partly cloudy with a 20 percent rain chance.
Judge says Benton too white for new federal courthouse
Chief federal judge G Patrick Murphy says Benton cannot host the 70 million courthouse because the county is largely white and would not serve the entire southern district. He clashed with Benton Mayor Pat Bauer on radio about moving the site to Williamson or Franklin County amid funding talks.
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Ilinois
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SIU board eyed by protest over 21 percent pay raise
Faculty members crowd the Southern Illinois University Carbondale Student Center to press for a counter proposal to their 21 percent salary hike request. Trustees, not party to negotiations, heard speeches during the open session as protesters urged action.
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Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees
Southern Illinois University
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Picket signs show displeasure at SIU Carbondale
Handmade signs by Southern Illinois University Carbondale faculty filled the Student Center and followed the board of trustees into the meeting. Faculty Association members staged a silent protest outside and inside the second floor meeting room, declining to speak to reporters.
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Mary McGuire
Randy Hughes
Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees
Carbondale
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Board of Trustees
House Backs War Resolution for Bush on Iraq
The House approved a broad authority to use force against Saddam Hussein by a 296 to 133 vote. Senate action followed as leaders anticipated easy passage, with Daschle offering support. Debate highlighted split views among Democrats and Republicans on national security strategy.
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Marion Pepsi bottling settles federal suit keeps jobs local
Marion Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. will stay operating in five states after Pepsico settled a federal lawsuit challenging its contract. About 650 jobs remain, including roughly 400 in Marion, with mayor Bob Butler praising the agreement as crucial for the community and local workers. Harry L. Crisp II notes the focus will return to serving customers after years of litigation. 1000 JUL Lyv7 references appear in the filing.
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Illinois
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