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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 2006
Page
4
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The Du Quoin State Fair, now in its 84th year, expects about 325000 visitors over a 10 day span from Friday through Labor Day. Families enjoy free midway sights like corn dogs funnel cakes and freestyle motorcycle jumps while paid events feature USAC Silver Crown ARCA stock car racing and grandstand concerts.
The Du Quoin State Fair is hailed as the autumn bridge for Southern Illinois. Norm Hill notes over 900 beef cattle plus sheep and swine, field demonstrations, home shows, and affordable parking. The piece extols family-friendly value and iconic acts, urging statewide pride and support over the next ten days.
Leonard Pitts argues against capital punishment when cases hinge on lies from witnesses. He cites Ruben Cantu and Tyrone Noling, where three cooperating thieves recanted, claiming coercion by prosecutors. The column urges ending the death penalty over flawed verdicts and biased justice. Pitts notes the author is a Pulitzer winner for the Miami Herald.
Dan David of Carbondale urges Marion officials to let residents weigh in on Sunday liquor sales. He notes nearby towns Carterville and Carbondale have adopted weekend liquor options and argues wine with meals and beer at events enhance dining and sports experiences.
Denise Livingston of Carterville urges Illinois legislators to fund a new Carterville High School, condemning delays and saying the current building is unsafe and costly to maintain while funds appear for a sports stadium and gun range. She questions lawmakers’ visits and suggests sessions held in the failing building would spur action.
A reader from Murphysboro attacks both parties for lax U S border policy and immigration, criticizes Senators Obama and Durbin, and touts support for the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps. The letter claims English language bills and election gain drive policy and praises legal immigrants.
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