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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 2001
Page
1
Englewood Christian Academy senior Danny Jones plays a giant bite role during a medieval lunch at The Mansion House in Independence. The event showcased his English class projects after a unit on the time period.
Danielle Westhead, a seven year old from Mount Laurel New Jersey, admires a Lego Harry Potter figure at PlayDate in New York, as retailers and analysts expect strong toy sales despite a weak economy following the September 11 attacks.
The AAA reports gasoline prices fell about 20 cents per gallon across the United States over the past month. Regular self-serve averaged just over $1.34 nationwide, down from $1.55 in mid September, with the Great Lakes seeing the largest drop and the West the smallest.
Mechanical and electrical failure on the press caused a lack of color in the edition. The issue is expected to be repaired within two to three days.
Mostly sunny today with near 60 degrees. Tonight mostly clear with lows around 40. Thursday partly cloudy with highs in the upper 60s and lows in the mid 40s. Subscription information included.
Scott Shreves and John Owens told the Franklin County Board they will launch Southern Illinois Emergency Medical Services within 30 days to serve Benton and the county’s west side. The plan includes three ambulances in Benton and a fourth in Christopher, with wheelchair transport and coordination with fire departments to improve care in Franklin County.
A startup plans to launch three ambulances in Benton with one more in the Christopher service area on the west side of Franklin County. Expected start date is mid November, aiming to expand local emergency response capacity.
In Marion a powdery substance appeared on a wall near the Kid Academy as police investigated a potential anthrax incident. At SIU Carbondale the Wham Education Building was evacuated pending tests while Herrin residents feared mail with no return address. Officials urged calm and practical precautions. See ANTHRAX, 10A.
U S special forces gunships entered the Afghan air war for the first time, firing from Kandahar in a pre dawn raid. The AC-130s joined intensified operations after 10 days of attacks, with U S led forces using over 2000 bombs and missiles since Oct 7 as Taliban air defenses were deemed crippled.
Authorities review similarities in anthrax related incidents as hundreds in the Capitol receive treatment. Prosecutors consider charges linked to hoax threats, with investigators examining patterns across cases and potential charges.
A renowned blues figure famous for Johnnie B. Goode headlines a Carbondale performance tomorrow. The show blends classic sets with new material as fans anticipate tight guitar work and soulful vocals. A separate note highlights Vulture Fest in Makanda.
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