The Biggest Blunder I Made In My News Career
Columnist Jim Muir recounts a correction after misreporting the death of Lewis Cushman. He recalls asking Cushman to call, the humorous aftershocks, and a promise to resurrect a mistaken obituary within 24 hours. He credits Dalus Kulich for flagging the error and invites reader feedback.
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Southern Illinoisan
Mark Samuels
Mark
Benton
Connie (Cushman) Peterson
DeKalb
Peterson
Connie Peterson
Lewis
Angie Cushman
Cushmans
Angie
Lewis Cushman
Cushman
Mark Twain
Jesus
Jim Muir
Franklin County
Dalus Kulich
West Frankfort
Hugs for Students and Region Reach Out in SIU Carbondale Area
Morning feature celebrates new and returning students at community colleges and Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Highlights Aisin USA Mfg. groundbreaking at Marion REDCO Park with 200 jobs, Liberty Coal’s Brushy Creek Mine reopening effort, local fairs, volunteers, and a warm regional welcome amid a hot humid summer and upcoming fall colors.
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Aisin USA Mfg., Inc
Seymour, Ind
Marion
Redco
Herrin
Vic Ritter
Liberty Coal Co
Brushy Creek
Galatia
Liberty
Union County
Illinois
Verse on the resurrection of the dead
A compact scriptural reflection contrasts perishable sowing with imperishable raising. It notes dishonor versus glory and weakness versus power, describing a physical body sown and a spiritual body raised.
Dukes Sees Future Democracy Beyond Money Rule
In a provocative remark Dukes declares a future democracy of touch over pocket power. He envisions a society where spiritual revival follows when material barriers like money are set aside and the cerebral stone is moved aside.
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Dukes
Southern Illinois urges WC reform plan for Illinois
The Southern Illinois Manufacturer's Network lauds The Southern Illinoisan for calling reform of Illinois workers compensation. A 1999 study outlined 15 conclusions and 18 recommendations, urging a statewide Task Force on Injuries in the Workplace to spark WC review and improvements for workers and business. Don Norton of the Illinois Chamber and the Southern Illinois Manufacturer's Network invites reader feedback.
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Southern Illinois
Southern Illinoisan
Illinois
Southern Ilinois
Illinois State Chamber
Ilchamber.org
Chamber
Bend Lake
Don Norton
The
Illinois Chamber
Midwest
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Linda Ritchie Lindus
Mark Duran Samuels
Dennis DelRossett
Voice of the Reader
P.O
Carbondale
Mark.samuels
Southernillinoisan.com
J M
M U
Sudents
Newé
Alon
Norton
Doonesbury
Garry Trudeau
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