This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 2006
Page
4
The Southern Illinoisan outlines letters to the Voice of the Reader, signed with a telephone number for verification, and subject to editing. It lists contact details for submitting letters, tips, and advertising, plus subscription rates and delivery adjustments through September 2006.
The Chicago Tribune mocks the IAU Prague decision stripping Pluto of full planet status. It cites the 2500 attendees but only 300 voting, questions the process, and urges Pluto to survive with a playful dog logo and public relations push.
A letter argues journalists taint patriotism debates over Iraq by labeling antiwar voices un-American. It calls for objective reporting, promotes Democrats’ new direction, vows tougher action against Osama bin Laden, and asserts readiness against terrorism and natural threats at home.
A reader denounces Israel's actions in Lebanon as terrorism, condemning US support and arms aid as enabling violence. They describe civilians killed and displaced, urge accountability, and reject any official or religious justification, stating the stance does not represent them.
A reader supports Todd Hefferman’s Aug 14 2006 Southern Illinoisan piece against Whitey Herzog speaking on the Cardinals preferred speaker list. The letter recalls Ozzie Smith’s career, a Hall of Fame banquet, and criticizes Herzog’s public remarks as vulgar.
Leonard Pitts Jr reflects on the one year anniversary of Katrina, visiting Lakeview and the Lower Ninth Ward with Anne Freedman and volunteers from Cleveland. He notes empty streets, damaged homes, and watermarks, as well as community efforts to maintain parks and rebuild. He critiques media portrayals and stresses New Orleans’ enduring resilience and need to be understood.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.