Postal Service must gain business freedom for profitability
U S Postal Service should adopt a flexible business model to return to profitability and manage costs, pricing, and networks amid declining First Class Mail. Aimed at reducing annual costs by 20 billion by 2015, it argues for speed and legal reform to function like a business while maintaining a national role.
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U.S. Postal Service
Postal Service
Postal
America
Congress
McGovern Remembered In Carbondale During WWII
A reader notes George McGovern, then a WWII trainee in Carbondale, stayed at Anthony Hall and attended United Methodist Church. He later spoke at Shryock Auditorium in the early 2000s, recalled an unsettling wartime incident, and wished for his full recovery and blessing.
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George McGovern
Carbondale
McGovern
Anthony Hall
United Methodist Church
Shryock Auditorium
Europe
Illinois coal debate in power mix and mining policy
Letter criticizes reliance on western coal and hydraulic fracturing for natural gas while urging use of Illinois coal to cut emissions and reduce shipping costs. It warns about Saline County and public power management, calling for action and noting EPA-style mine closures as unnecessary.
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Saline County
Illinois
EPA
Congress insiders trading scandal sparks public outcry
Joan Grammer Sondale denounces lawmakers for stock tips and alleged unpunished insider trades. She suggests protests should target Washington at the Capitol, blaming the public for complacency and calling all congressmen crooks or at least some. Martha Stewart referenced for perspective.
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Martha Stewart
Wall Street
New York
Oakland
Denver
Washington
Capitol
Nessler Bandstand Honored Then Renamed in Herrin
Chick Nessler helped pioneer instrumental music in Southern Illinois with many teachers including Ted Paschedag and Walt Chunn. Herrin city park rebuilt the bandstand named for Nessler after the 2009 May storm but it is set to be renamed for a 1960s rock band with one modest hit.
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Herrin
Illinois
Nessler
Ted Paschedag
West Frankfort
Walt Chunn
Harrisburg
Herrin City Park
Rudos
Herrin Park
Overpopulation Threat to Global Sustainability
A passionate call warns that world population surpassing seven billion and edging toward eight will erode quality of life. It argues rapid growth strains food, water, and ecosystems, leading to hunger, pollution, wars, and extinction pressures. Solutions include education, awareness, and birth control incentives for a sustainable future.
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U.S
Letters to the editor policy and contact details
The Southern Illinoisan explains letters must be under 250 words and signed with a telephone number for verification, though numbers are not published. It lists submission options by mail or email and notes they edit all letters and will not publish libelous or personal attacks.
Officials contact lines for Illinois delegation
U S Senator Mark Kirk provides district and DC numbers 312 886 3500 202 224 2850 and office line 217 492 5089. U S Senator Dick Durbin lists Springfield and Washington numbers 618 351 1122 202 224 2152. U S Representative John Shimkus offers 618 252 8271 202 225 5271 and official site www.house.gov Shimkus.
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Mark Kirk
Kirk
Senate
Dick Durbin
Durbin
John Shimkus
House.gov
Shimkus
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