Editorial policies and contact details for The Southern Illinoisan
The Southern Illinoisan outlines newsroom contacts and submission rules. It explains who to contact for news tips and letters to the editor, advertising, and subscriber services, plus the paper’s general address, mailing and postmaster details. It notes a 250 word limit for Voice of the Reader letters and policy on editing and libel.
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Carbondale
Lee Enterprises
Davenport
Iowa
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French Toast debate and corrections from The Southern Illinoisan
Editor notes correct an earlier Taste feature on French Toast mislabeling as French. Anne Carpentier-Clarke from Carbondale clarifies Pain perdu details from France, while Meta Minton includes reader feedback about religion and Prairie Home Companion distribution.
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Southern Illinoisan
Anne Carpentier-Clarke
Carbondale
Anne
France
Bienetre
Public Radio International
Garrison Keillor
Prairie Home Productions
Minnesota Public Radio
Linda Sue Anderson
Keillor
WSIU
Prairie Home Companion
Democratizing Iraq Requires Tough Standards
Mona Charen argues democracy in Iraq hinges on strict standards and order first, noting the currents of fear, rumors, and resistance that complicate elections. She praises coalition efforts—from currency reform to local councils—while warning that liberation demands decisive, tough action against insurgent forces and tyrants like al-Sadr, to prevent a relapse into tyranny and further terror.
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Madrid
Fallujah
Basra
Ramadi
Saddam
Bush
Middle East
Tom Squitieri
USA Today
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Colorado
United States
Israel
Traq
Moqtada al-Sadr
Al-Sadr
al Hawza
Sadr
New York Times
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Detroit News
San Francisco Chronicle
Hartford Courant
Baghdad
Boston
James Burnham
A Grandfather Letter On Faith Love And Maturity
A Louisville 75 year old writes to his five year old grandson sharing faith, respect for other religions, equality of all races, and moral guidance. He recalls wars, prejudice, and the need to act compassionately, ending with a note on maturity and a final line about Jim Davidson.
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Louisville
John Thomas
Jesus
Son of
God
Buddha
China
Japan
Confucius
Mohammad
Middle East
Edgar Caycee
Should U S attack Iraqi mosques in war
Readers weigh whether military strikes can target mosques used as sanctuaries by militants. Most non scientific responses oppose attacking holy sites, citing civilian harm, while a minority support action when militants use temples for protection. SI Speaks notes the poll is not scientific and invites votes.
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