Pearl Harbor Remembered Our View on a Day That Lives On
Our editorial reflects on December 7 1941 as a defining moment in American history. It honors the fallen and survivors, compares the attack to 9 11, stresses vigilance, and urges remembrance and public engagement through comments and correspondence to The Southern.
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Will Obama Sink Economy Polls Warn of Re election Risk
MONA Charen surveys the political landscape with William Galston reflecting on Obama’s re election chances. He argues the president is vulnerable despite potential economy gains and outlines demographic shifts, independents, and voter sentiment shaping a possible Romney challenge.
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Letters to the Editor Policy for Submissions
This notice explains letter submission rules for the newspaper. Letters must be signed with the writer's name and hometown and include a phone number for verification. Submissions are limited to 250 words and edited as needed. The paper does not publish libelous attacks and provides contact numbers for different regions.
Officials lines list contact numbers and emails
U S Sen Mark Kirk and U S Rep John Shimkus provide phone numbers and a district office contact. State Rep Jerry Costello offers multiple local and toll free numbers and a Gmail address for office inquiries.
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Golden Pen Award voting opens for best letter
Readers can vote through Sunday for the November 2011 Golden Pen Award in The Southern and www.thesouthern.com. Finalists include Dennis McPheron of Johnston City for railing at lawmakers over utility rate hikes, Dominic Giafagleone of Carbondale citing coal plant mercury data, and Becky Robinson of Carbondale condemning smear tactics toward SIU and Chancellor Rita Cheng. The winner earns an inscribed gold pen and editor’s column recognition. vote at www.thesouthern.com/goldenpen or by mail to Gary Metro, editor, The Southern Illinoisan, 710 Illinois Ave., Carbondale, IL 62901.
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