The Southern Illinoisan Letters Policy and Contact Details
The Southern Illinoisan invites readers to submit letters up to 250 words by mail or email. Letters must be signed with the author's name and hometown and include a verifiable phone number. The paper reserves the right to edit and will not publish poetry or loosely submitted or libelous content.
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Official state beverage idea from Illinois governor
The piece critiques Gov. Rod Blagojevichs plan to name an official state beverage as a revenue gimmick. It notes the pitch that a non exclusive deal with a beverage firm could yield millions, giving the company exclusive sponsorship rights to state programs and events for public relations exposure.
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State beverage contracts draw mixed ruling and concern
The proposal to appoint a single beverage as the official state drink faces opposition from Pepsi MidAmerica and local distributorships who warn it could hurt small businesses. Critics say government market entanglement risks economic harm, while questions arise about health implications and scope beyond schools.
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Illinois
Steve Houston
United Way drives giving to aid Southern Illinois
The letter urges support for United Way of Southern Illinois, detailing how pooled donations fund local agencies from Mount Vernon to Cairo. It highlights campaign timing, local control of funds, and calls for employer participation, with contact at (618) 997-7744.
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Politicians letting miners down in Southern Illinois
Jim Muir reports that Horizon Natural Resources won a bankruptcy ruling voiding health care contracts with the United Mine Workers, cutting benefits for up to 3,000 miners in Southern Illinois. He criticizes lawmakers for inaction and laments the impact on miners with health issues and high medication costs.
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