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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 2007
Page
4
The notice explains limits on letters to Voice of the Reader 250 words signed with name and town, plus a telephone number for verification. It lists submission methods and contact details for editors, news tips, and elected officials with phone numbers and web links.
Illinois selected Mattoon as the FutureGen site for a 1.8 billion coal gasification plant that will capture and store carbon dioxide underground. The project promises hundreds of jobs for Mattoon and surrounding communities, with construction on a multi hundred acre site and long term plant operations. Benefits would extend across East Central Illinois and the Midwest.
The FutureGen Alliance announced Mattoon as the preferred site for a major coal tech project, citing geology location and transportation access. DOE concerns and congressional scrutiny loom, but supporters seek state benefits, local employment, and a new era of clean coal plants benefiting Illinois and neighboring regions.
A reader defends against criticism by linking Sen Durbin and Sen Obama to support for abortion. The writer argues opposition to late term or partial birth abortion and asserts elected officials who back the procedure do not deserve office, referencing a letter as proof.
On the fiftieth anniversary of the December 17 1957 tornado in Jackson County, tributes honor William Wanstreet of Murphysboro and Alonzo Crim of Carbondale. Both men coordinated relief efforts, supervised agency cooperation, and left a legacy of charity and community service.
Harvey Williams of Carbondale urges SIUC supporters to adopt consistent etiquette in quid pro quo relationships, criticizing fair-weather fans and calling for steadier, deserving backing for teams. He notes teams have often given more than they receive, urging ongoing commitment.
The Least of the Brethren Ministry issues a year end appeal calling for donations to feed the poor. Owner-operator notes faith driven mission, online ordering replacing faxes, USDA cuts, and rising pantry demand amid high fuel costs. Donations requested to 1100 Kennedy Drive, Pinckneyville, IL 62274.
A December high school game at S. Carbon St. ended with Marion Wildcats beating Belleville Althoff Crusaders as Josh Martin banked in a game winning three. The scene at the scorer’s table showed jubilation among Marion fans and shock among Althoff supporters.
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