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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 2001
Page
3
In Washington AP reports that 91 white firefighters and a union challenged Chicago Fire Department promotions. They allege minorities were advanced to top ranks to balance the department. The case questioned if the 1987 open ended promotion program violated the Constitution.
McDonalds Corp faced a near six percent drop as it cut its 2002 earnings guidance to a 5 to 10 percent rise, below Wall Street expectations, and planned about 200 fewer openings than 2001 due to a weaker global economy, with most new stores outside the United States.
United Airlines new chief John Creighton won investor approval and union endorsement on Monday, boosting UAL Corp shares by as much as 10 percent. Analysts say he must push for meaningful labor concessions to reshape United into a smaller yet profitable carrier after a year of turmoil.
Illinois officials unveiled four hour anthrax testing devices at a Chicago lab to shorten results from days to hours. A second PCR instrument will be installed in Springfield by mid November as part of anti terrorism efforts funded by the federal government and state agencies.
Former President George Bush joined Mayor Daley to reopen the 103rd floor Skydeck, calling the act a message that terrorists have failed. Security was tightened with metal detectors and Xray bag checks as the 110 story building resumes public access amid the Sept. 11 attacks.
Secretary of State Jesse White urged metal detectors for Capitol entrances saying the measure could improve security amid concerns from Swiss and Sept 11 attacks. He noted the complex includes tunnels linking Stratton and Howlett buildings and that staffing may increase. Howlett said current security suffices but detectors would speed inspections during peak times.
Springfield report outlines a two year plan to train librarians statewide to refer victims to counseling medical treatment and crime victim compensation. Ellen Schanzle-Haskins notes 25 million annually in compensation while 30 percent of counties never apply. Polly Paskin says libraries provide a neutral safe space but confidentiality is strict. Decatur librarian Lee Ann Fisher emphasizes confidentiality including cases involving a daughter.
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