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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 2001
Page
1
A Chinese military police officer stands guard in Shanghai's Pudong as the Oriental Pearl TV Tower silhouettes at sunset. Leaders from the Pacific Rim gather for a two day APEC summit to discuss terrorism while avoiding direct reference to the Afghanistan campaign.
The Little Havana home where Elian Gonzalez lived with relatives during the custody dispute is opened as a museum. The display includes Elian’s belongings and tributes from Cuban Americans. The house anchors where he played with his cousin and where federal agents seized him before his return to Cuba.
Bruce Whitehill displays 600 games and puzzles dating to 1843 at the Atlantic City Convention Center antiques show. The event, part of Atlantique City, runs Saturday and today in Atlantic City New Jersey.
Cloudy today with highs near 75. Tonight cloudy with lows in the mid-50s. Monday partly cloudy with highs in the mid-70s and lows in the upper 50s. Details on 16A. Subscribe at 800 228-0429 option 2 or online at southernillinoisan.com.
Washington officials describe a federal emergency plan to vaccinate close contacts and trace a patient’s movements if a single smallpox case is detected. The CDC fast tracked the procedure after 9 11, with state health departments to prepare. Mass vaccination would be avoided unless needed.
Linda A. Krutsinger reports that Jackson County Health Department leaders emphasize awareness of weapons beyond anthrax. If smallpox symptoms appear in a patient, an ER physician would alert the department, which would notify state health officials and the CDC per established guidelines.
U S special forces and airborne Rangers attacked a Taliban airfield near Shar and a Taliban leader’s residence in Afghanistan at night. Two U S soldiers died in a Pakistan helicopter crash, with three others injured. President Bush commented from Shanghai that military aims are being met as other ground operations continue.
A report notes the discovery of anthrax in a Mexico House facility with authorities warning spores are readily obtainable. The item mentions a benefit concert featuring big-name performers and spans pages 7C and 8C.
The Southern Illinoisan notes a printing disruption last week with color and four-section capability loss. An error led to last week's Editorial page appearing on Page 2E while the correct Editorial page is on Page 60. Apologies for the inconvenience and thanks for understanding.
Illinois 127 widening proposals to four lanes north of Murphysboro may require land from Vergennes residents. Jesse Phillips fears map changes will engulf his shop, while IDOT reviews four options including a town through-traffic route and a bypass. Public meeting set to discuss options.
A Herrin woman gains recognition for combining astronomy and art, creating celestial-inspired pieces that fuse science and creativity. Her work highlights in local exhibitions, drawing interest from collectors and science enthusiasts alike.
The Mariners visit the Yankees in New York and pull off a win in a tight game. Key players from both clubs contribute as Seattle avoids an early deficit and shifts momentum with solid pitching and timely hitting.
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