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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 2001
Page
1
AP photo shows Jenna Jacobs holding Gabriel born Monday at Phelps Memorial Hospital Sleepy Hollow New York. Gabriel's father Ariel Jacobs was in a World Trade Center business meeting during the crash and remains missing.
The AP reports combat aircraft redirected to Persian Gulf bases as Operation Infinite Justice unfolds. Stocks rebound late to avert the worst three-day Dow drop, while aviation faces 40000 layoffs amid a deepening sector crisis. The World Trade Center death toll rises by 15 to 233, and Attorney General Ashcroft suggests foreign governments likely aided the attackers.
Ceasar the Ringling clown recites the pledge as pachyderms lead a parade in Indianapolis on a Wednesday. An honor guard from multiple public safety agencies and patriotic music accompanied the event honoring victims of the New York and Washington attacks.
Partly sunny today with highs around 80. Tonight cloudy with lows near 60. Friday mainly cloudy with a chance of showers and highs around 80. Lows in the upper 50s. Details on 12A. Subscriptions: 800 228-0429 option 2. Online: southernillinoisan.com.
Washington reports the Pentagon began deploying more warplanes to the Persian Gulf on Wednesday ahead of President Bush's joint address to Congress. A senior defense official said no strikes would be announced Thursday, while confirming extra Air Force fighters and bombers are on the way.
The article describes a broad deployment to the Middle East for Operation Infinite Justice. It notes 125 to 150 combat aircraft planned, including F-117s F-15s F-16s B-52s B-1s AWACS planes and KC-135 tankers. About 60 special units began airlift and fuel operations with 75 to 100 already in the region and jets in Italy and Turkey ready for deployment. Defense Secretary Rumsfeld guidance is mentioned as unclear.
Bill Crawshaw of Murphysboro spent over a week in New York assisting the Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team identify World Trade Center victims. Dentists, X-ray techs, anthropologists and physicians join in weighing DNA samples, dental records, and other evidence from families. The team coordinates with families providing hairbrush and toothbrush DNA samples.
DMORT volunteers from the city medical examiner's office assist in the Ground Zero recovery. They input detailed remains descriptions and use computer matching to identify victims. Bob and Bill Crawshaw note the scale surpasses any prior disasters, with psychologists supporting responders.
Sen. Richard Durbin met with business leaders in Carbondale to discuss federal aid for airlines hit by the Sept. 11 attacks and to address evolving security concerns. He urged caution, noting the complexity of responses and the president's expanded powers to counter terrorism.
Union County State's Attorney filed a three count information alleging aggravated criminal sexual abuse against Larry J. Hackethal and a separate witness harassment charge against Becky Hackethal. The alleged abuse involved a minor aged 13 to 17 on three occasions in 2000 and 2001. Larry Hackethal, a village trustee since 1987, faces three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, aggravated battery, and battery. Becky Hackethal faces a witness harassment charge as Tammy Cochrum's court appearance occurred.
Frank Gorshin and Dick Van Patten star in the Sunshine Boys touring production at Shryock Auditorium bringing classic humor to the arena. The veterans perform their famed banter and comic clashes on stage, drawing theatergoers for a lively evening of laughs.
A Wall Street rally effort across money and business sectors aims to halt a potential record decline. Investors and analysts weigh steps to stabilize markets and secure futures amid volatility.
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