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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 2002
Page
1
In West Frankfort 11 year old Sheyenne Gaskin lines up a pool shot at the Harvest Field Teen Center as the community pages note local events from Marion to Murphysboro. The paper previews politics, water rate discussions, and sports as part of a broad front section.
Jim and Glenda Saffell mourn Mandy Griggs 26 killed Oct 2 crossing Interstate 57 near Benton. They seek the driver who can explain the final moments of her life and whether it was a true accident. Griggs left behind three young grandsons as authorities review the multi-vehicle sequence at the Benton exit. Master Sgt. Jeff Wittenborn led the accident scene investigation.
A five judge Russian delegation visiting Southern Illinois shopped at the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Carbondale with $20 gift certificates as U.S. District Judge J. Phil Gilbert and Rotary official Merilyn Hogan looked on. The visit, tied to Russia’s judicial reforms and expanded jury trials, aims to foster exchanges among judges prosecutors and law enforcement. Marina Zinovyeva acted as translator.
A woman was killed by a single gunshot outside a Home Depot in Falls Church Virginia during the Washington sniper period. Police sought a white Chevrolet Astro van linked to the attacks as they tied the incident to the ongoing investigation and mystery surrounding the sniper spree.
The Pentagon positions two carrier groups with about 20 000 sailors near Iraq and plans for two more by year end. Gen Franks moves command staff to Qatar as V Corps and 1st Marine Expeditionary Force crews relocate to Kuwait to coordinate ground invasion.
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