Letters policy and contact details for The Southern Illinoisan
The newspaper outlines letter submission rules for Voice of the Reader, including word limit, signatory requirement, and the need for a home town. It also lists contact methods for letters, editor, and managing editor, along with reporter and elected official phone numbers and websites.
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Voice of the Reader
Southern Illinoisan
P.D. Box
Carbondale
Thesouthern.com
Police Provide Justice to Families of Victims
A reflective piece notes Gladstone’s phrase on justice after violent crime. It argues arrest and conviction bring closure to survivors, though loss remains irreplaceable. The article emphasizes accountability and timely handling of murder cases for bereaved families.
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William Gladstone
Gladstone
Justice at Last for Carbondale Cape Girardeau Victims
DNA indexing led to Timothy Krajci’s confession and 40 year sentence for Deborah Sheppard’s 1982 murder. He now admits eight more killings of women in Missouri and other states. Carbondale and Cape Girardeau police praised for persistent investigation and use of modern technology.
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Carbondale
Cape Girardeau
Deborah Sheppard
Timothy Krajch
Big Muddy
Southern Illinois University
Krajci
Sheppard
SIUC
Brenda Parsh
Mary Parsh
Sheila Cole
Margie Call
Mildred
Wallace
Good Neighbor Business of the Year Award Nominations Open
In Southern Illinois the editor announces a Good Neighbor Business of the Year Award to honor local business owners who assist customers in hardship and support charities. The Economic Development Advisory Committee will review nominations, with winners named in February. Nomination forms are available online or by phone. submissions close December 31.
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Illinois
State
Southern Illinois Audubon praises Dillinger's Feed Store for seed sale
Joseph E Merkelbach thanks Dillinger's Feed Store in Carbondale and customers for supporting the fall bird seed sale held November 3. The event raised funds for regional conservation as SIAS resumes another sale in early February at the same location.
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Southern Illinois Audubon Society
Dillinger’s
Carbondale
SIAS
Buy American and the push for U S made toys
A brief commentary questions buying foreign goods, arguing that Chinese factory costs and brand markups raise prices, while toxic imports and national debt are noted. It highlights several sites promoting U S made toys and urges readers to buy American.
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China
Toysmadeinamerica.com
Usmadetoys.com
Shopforamerica.com
Madeinusa.org
Governor’s concerted push vs SIU transport center
An SIU alumnus criticizes the governor for a high profile Capital Construction Bill promo while alleging broken promises on funding a Transportation Education Center at SIU. He cites SIU’s leading automotive and aviation programs, calling facilities inadequate and accusing the governor of prioritizing northern political interests over southern campus needs.
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SIU
Chicago
Transportation Education Center
Race card politics redefine black white in 2008 race
Kathleen Parker analyzes how race in politics has shifted from skin tone to perceived cultural identity. Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and Oprah Winfrey shape perceptions through tone, voice, and celebrity influence as the 2008 Democratic contest unfolds.
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Toni Morrison
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Arkansas
Morrison
Barack Obama
Obama
Dick Cheney
Hawaii
Indonesia
America
United Nations
Andrew Young
Barack
Hillary Clinton
Columbia
S.C
James Cleveland
Selma
Ala
Bubba
T. Lardbottom
Hillary
Donna Brazile
al Gore
Oprah
Jesse Jackson
Rainbow
Iowa
New Hampshire
South Carolina
Irony
Bill
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