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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 2002
Page
1
Elisabeth Doyle grooms her dog Jeanie before competition at the Crab Orchard Kennel Club Dog Show in Du Quoin. The page note also previews state treasurer race, Enron fallout, Kuwait U.S. ties, and a NLCS recap with the Cardinals and Giants.
Anti-war rally in which Filipino children carry banners condemning a possible Iraq conflict. The piece notes experts predict President Bush will push to assemble a coalition in the weeks ahead amid forecast sunny conditions around Columbus Day with temperatures in the 60s and cooler nights.
Terror attack on Bali's nightclub district leaves 187 dead, over 300 injured, with Australians and other foreigners among the victims. U S warnings to act on terror threats were ignored as suspicion falls on al Qaida and Jemaah Islamiyah planning a pan-Islamic state. President Bush condemns the attack and pledges help.
John A. Logan College sees its largest enrollment to date at 5,301 students while approving a record budget of 28.2 million dollars for July 1, 2002, to June 30, 2003. Vice President Maxine Pyle notes high transfer rates with 61 percent of Elverado High School’s 2002 graduates and 55 percent of Johnston City High School graduates choosing the college.
In Rockville, Maryland, investigators defending their sparse information releases say they must balance public aid with not revealing details that could mislead leads. ATF agent Mike Bouchard says they avoid exposing suspects, while Montgomery County Police Chief Charles Moose admits restrictions limit what can be disclosed and notes the need for caution on naming individuals.
Joe Kern enjoyed an early morning ride at Tunnel Hill State Park despite cool fall weather. The National Wildlife Refuge Week features two hikes in Cache River State Natural Area, with routes to Heron Pond Wildcat Bluff and Little Black Slough at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. respectively. For information call 634-9678. The piece highlights how cycling links Southern Illinois communities, with Kern belonging to bicycle clubs in Carbondale and Paducah and averaging about 100 miles weekly. A group will ride a Trail section Sunday as part of Refuge Week.
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