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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 2001
Page
1
Specialist David Finnerty directs trading on the New York Stock Exchange floor as shares of General Electric fall amid a third sharp decline in four sessions. Investors fear severe economic repercussions after last week's terrorist attacks.
A report on an Illinois man taken into custody as part of an ongoing investigation pages 6GA and 7A note troops steaming toward the Gulf.
Today will see a chance of showers with highs around 80. Tonight, mostly clear with lows in the mid-50s. Saturday should be clear and sunny with highs near 80 and mid-50s at night. Subscribers can call 800 228-0429 option 2 or visit www.southernillinoisan.com for service.
President Bush told Congress and a nationwide audience to wage war on extremist violence and demanded Afghanistan hand over Osama bin Laden and al Qaida. He warned of immediate action if the Taliban delay, while troops mobilized nationwide. The death toll rose as Giuliani updated missing and deceased counts after the World Trade Center attack. Greenspan pledged steps to revive the economy as the nation seeks unity.
The 183rd Fighter Wing of the Illinois National Guard in Springfield was placed on a Pentagon list that could lead to active duty any day. DoD said 100 members mobilized, but Illinois National Guard officials said no orders have been given yet. Maj. Gen. Harris noted the timeframe could accelerate once orders arrive.
Illinois firefighters and families gathered at the Capitol Complex as bagpipers led a march to the Illinois Fire Fighters Memorial statue. Speakers lauded the heroes who rushed to safety from the World Trade Center as the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois organized the service.
Jackson County officeholders seek budgets nearly one million dollars above projected revenues for next year, with most of the increases tied to personnel. The county board finance committee refused to approve the budgets, urging officials to operate within projected revenues and warning about a continuing deficit.
Cobden man Jeffery Bennett 43 pleaded not guilty in Union County Circuit Court after a preliminary hearing on six counts. The State alleges four counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and two counts of criminal sexual abuse from incidents between December 23, 2000 and August 22 this year. Investigator Brenda Burton testified that Bennett touched the genital area or had intercourse with one girl on four occasions and touched another girl's genital area on two occasions. Bennett remains in custody at Tricounty Detention Center.
Obituary brief noting deaths and classified calendar elements from the city paper. Mentions multiple names and dates in terse notices, with emphasis on community impact and memorials.
President Walker presents a strategic plan for Southern Illinois University Carbondale detailing academic expansion, campus growth, research emphasis, and community partnerships. The outline emphasizes student access, funding goals, and regional impact to shape the university's trajectory.
Opening day dove hunting reports show hunters pursuing limits across fields and wetlands. Guides note early flocks, varied weather affecting bag totals, with mentions of season dates and local spots favored by experienced wingshooters.
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