Southern Illinoisan contact and subscription details
Publisher is Dennis DeRossett and Editor Gary Metro. Subscription options listed with multiple regional phone numbers and service hours. Advertising contacts provided for classifieds and display ads. Address and postal information for circulation and postmaster included.
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Bill Murray explains Stockholm golf cart stop at Venice festival
Venice Italy Bill Murray says he was driving a golf cart to drop off party guests in Stockholm after a pro am event. Police questioned him about intoxication but he stated he was a golfer and offered rides, noting he learned of 7-Elevens in Stockholm as the last passengers requested a drop near one.
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I'm Not There first Dylan life film gets Bob's blessing
Venice screening reveals director Todd Haynes secured Dylan's approval for the open structure of the biopic. Seven actors play Dylan including Christian Bale, with Cate Blanchett as the folk era Jude. The film contrasts Dylan's personae as Gere and Ledger portray others.
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Myrtle Beach sand castle bid under dispute by world record holder
Ed Jarrett of Casco Maine bucked Myrtle Beach efforts to topple his record claiming the 43 foot seaside creation violated Guinness guidelines by using machinery and a wider base. Myrtle Beach officials argued permission was granted and safety concerns justified the process.
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Slow-speed truckers halt 50-mile chase in Oregon
THREE commercial truck drivers formed a rolling roadblock on Interstate 84 to slow a fleeing man who led authorities on a high-speed pursuit for more than 50 miles. The suspect abandoned his vehicle and was captured after running on foot near the John Day Dam. Speeds topped 100 mph before the blockade. Edwin Beach of Kelso coordinated with two others via CB radio.
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Prankster ties up 911 lines in Vallejo wild goose chases
A serial crank caller using a donated cell phone has made nearly 2,000 false 911 calls over six months, sending police and firefighters on dangerous chases. The caller, who calls himself Nomar, claimed victims from overdoses to heart attacks and robberies, with most calls centering on Vallejo California. Police say he is convincing and knows Vallejo’s geography.
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Today in History highlights and notable events
On September 5 2007 marked 248th day with 117 remaining. Notable items include Kerouac’s On the Road first published 1957 and events from 1774 to 2007 such as the First Continental Congress, the Marne battle, Tokyo Rose arrest, the Munich massacre, Manson follower Fromme, Voyager 1 launch, Princess Diana coverage, and key political and criminal incidents overseas and in the US.
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Squeaky” Fromme
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Accuracy Notice on Jackson County Marriage Reports
The Southern reports an accuracy notice stating a Monday story misidentified Ella Phillips Lacey as visiting Afghanistan, Pakistan and Nigeria. It also admits misidentification in the Sunday Sept 2 Jackson County Court Report for Brandon L Furhap and Nickie J Duty of Cobden.
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