The Southern Illinoisan Letters Policy And Contact Info
The Southern Illinoisan outlines contact details for news tips letters to the Voice of the Reader and subscriber services. It includes publisher names Dennis DeRossett Meta Minton and tim cro sb y, phone numbers and emails for submissions, ad placement, and classifieds, plus limits on letter length and editorial standards. It notes weekly publishing details and postal addresses in Carbondale Illinois.
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Dennis DeRossett
Meta Minton City
Tim Crosby
Letter to the Editor praises farmers while recalling political disillusionment
A reader extols farmers as modern artists of the land and laments neglected work. The letter shifts to a critique of the Bush administration and Secretary Powell, admitting deceit in supporting the Iraq invasion and urging honesty about past beliefs. The writer challenges Mr. Kerry to own up to votes and stances.
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United States
Powell
Mr. Kerry
Don’t use pigeon holes To the Editor
A reader argues against labeling professionals with pigeon holes and notes that both trial lawyers and physicians perform varied roles. The piece lists examples of lawyers and doctors handling crimes, custody, malpractice, rape, and emergency surgery to challenge simplistic labels.
Vets reunion honors Vietnam era veterans and local service
The Southern Illinois Veterans Reunion drew more than 1,000 area veterans at the Marion VFW post with organizers Mike Gunter and Jerald Kobler highlighting memories from World War II through the Persian Gulf Wars. The event signaled hopes for a second annual gathering.
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Southern Illinois Children’s Choir
Mike Gunter
Jerald Kobler
Southern Illinois
Marion Vfw Post
Bush’s two political gambles threaten his bid for re election
David Broder argues President Bush is vulnerable due to two radical decisions: invading Iraq and not raising taxes to pay for the war. He notes weapons of mass destruction were never found, and deficits rose while job growth lagged. Public disapproval centers on Iraq and the economy, with polls flagging doubts about Medicare reform.
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John F. Kerry
Iraq
United States
Saddam Hussein
Saddam
Congress
Federal Reserve Board
Herbert Hoover
America
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