Letter by Letter Searching for Osama
Bill Tammeus argues that using Osama bin Laden's name as an anagram yields contradictory disguises and misdirections. He mocks the method while suggesting how such wordplay might mislead intelligence efforts and shape reactions.
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Osama bin Laden
bin Laden
NASA
Nile Son
Amos Lenin
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin
Amos
Northern Alliance
Taliban
al-Qaida
Samaritan’s Compassionful Aid On The Roadside
The verse describes a man moved with compassion who tends a wounded traveler. He binds wounds, pours oil and wine, places the injured man on his own animal, transports him to an inn, and continues to care for him there.
Thatcher quip on good intentions and money
Margaret Thatcher notes that one would forget the Good Samaritan if he only had good intentions, since he also needed money. This pointed remark linked virtue with financial means.
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Margaret Thatcher
Voice of The Reader guidelines for letters
The policy invites signed letters under 250 words addressing current issues. Include telephone number for verification though not published. Names and cities are printed. Editor may edit letters. Poetry, mass submissions, libelous or personal attacks are not published.
Interim management pact keeps Franklin Hospital open
In November 2001 the Franklin County Hospital board and Southern Illinois Healthcare reached an interim agreement to continue SIH management of Benton facility through March 31 while a buyer is sought. SIH declined renewal due to losses and strategic limits, but the hospital’s strong net revenue near 15 million and recent upgrades, including a new mammography machine and therapy center, support attracting multiple suitors. Community Health Systems remains eyeing Franklin Hospital, aiding the region’s care vision.
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Franklin County Hospital Board
Southern Illinois Healthcare
SIH
Benton
Franklin County
Franklin Hospital
Toa
Marion’s Memorial Hospital
SIU fans lift Salukis in win over Indiana at Arena
A loyal SIU crowd at Carbondale’s Arena cheered the Salukis as they defeated Indiana in a high energy Saturday clash. SIU athletic director Paul Kowalczyk lauded fans and urged continued support as the team pursues MVC glory and an NCAA bid.
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the Southern
SIUC
Indiana
Weber
Saluki
Southern Illinois
Kowalczyk
SIU
Carbondale
Paddle discipline debate sparks school policy talk
A reader argues for corporal punishment in schools while condemning teachers who fail to enforce rules. The letter calls for stricter discipline and questions the role of parents, blaming leniency for educational decline and waste of tax dollars.
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the Southern
Muir
Afghanistan
Iraq
Gov Ryan Budget Cuts Spotlight Local Impact
The Southern notes Governor Ryan faces hard budget choices and selects undesirable courses of action to cut spending, weighing which programs to reduce in a bid to balance the state’s finances. The piece highlights the political stakes and potential effects on communities.
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the Southern
Ryan
Doughboy statue moved from Park Avenue to the park
A reader recalls the Doughboy monument once on Park Avenue in Herrin and notes disappointment at its relocation to the park. The correspondent hopes the statue will return to a prominent spot in town.
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the Southern
Doughboy
Park Avenue
Herrin
Park
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