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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 2001
Page
1
President Bush addressed the nation from Washington after the attacks that toppled towers, struck the Pentagon, and killed thousands. He pledged to pursue the extremist actors and their supporters, noting vast casualties and ongoing search and rescue efforts in New York and Washington.
Washington reports Osama bin Laden as leading suspect in Tuesday carnage. Officials note he would have access to tools and teams and consider him one of the few capable of such an attack. The piece discusses his suspected role in embassy bombings and prior actions.
Air travel halted across the United States after terrorists struck the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. The FAA ordered all outbound flights grounded until at least 11 am local time, with departures suspended and stricter security to follow at airports nationwide.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale Chancellor Walter Wendler voiced worry for two sisters and one brother who worked in Manhattan as events unfolded. On campus a vigil for victims drew tears and Wendler urged compassion and prayers for those affected, tying personal loss to the campus response.
In Southern Illinois, gas prices spiked and long lines formed as fuel terminals remained closed after a terrorist attack. Barbara Brewer of Willi Oil Co. said inquiries flooded in while stations along Interstate 57 risk running dry.
The town sees rising gas costs with drivers filling up early. Officials warn of further increases as terminals reopen. Springfield stations report price jumps to about 1.99 per gallon and wholesale prices climb hourly. Local residents consider staying home to ride out the scare.
Seven local Red Cross disaster volunteers are on standby awaiting assignments as emergency blood drives are scheduled across Southern Illinois. Smaller drives are being canceled to funnel resources to larger efforts after Tuesday morning attacks on New York City, the Pentagon, and the Washington Mall.
In response to the tragedy, blood drives are planned at Southern Illinois University Carbondale Student Recreation Center noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, St Joseph Catholic Church Benton Thursday, and St Andrew Catholic Church Christopher 4 to 8 p.m. Monday. Call 800 GIVE LIFE for appointments and donate to Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund at 112 E Walnut Herrin IL 62948. For details contact local Red Cross office.
Today remains mostly sunny with highs in the lower 80s. Tonight will be mostly clear with temperatures dipping to the mid 50s to 60s. Thursday brings partly cloudy skies with highs in the mid 80s and lows in the upper 50s. Subscription info provided.
The afternoon issue reprints updates from Tuesday inside The Attack with new details. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AN reports continuing coverage and fresh numbers from local developments.
State Capitol and Chicago halt activities as Presley tour bus detours. Local airports place lockdowns while nationwide markets freeze and schools in Southern Illinois limit public gatherings during the unfolding event.
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