Jerry Dunn's write-in platform and light political satire
Gerald R. Jerry Dunn of Du Quoin proposes a humorous set of reforms as a write-in candidate. He calls for outlawing comb-overs and banning certain toilet paper widths, advocates strict fines for violations, and suggests TV programming shifts while injecting humor about media and politics.
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Jerry” Dunn
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Voice of the Reader praises Longstanding Carbondale chorus
A reader recalls a 50 year old Carbondale area barbershop chorus gathering at a dinner with wives and friends. The group sings varied tunes, dances smiles, and invites new male singers to join Tuesday nights at 7 pm in Carbondale High School. Also notes petition campaign details for Illinois marriage defense with contact numbers and a April 23 deadline.
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Little Egypt Barbershop
Carbondale
Carbondale High School
Want to defend marriage advisory question on ballot
In a letter to the Editor, the author cites Gov. Pat Quinn signing SB1716 in 2011, claiming civil unions harm religious freedom and noting Catholic Social Services severed ties with the Belleville Diocese. The Illinois Defense of Marriage Initiative advocates placing a 2012 ballot advisory question to voters on defining marriage as between one man and one woman.
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Pat Quinn
Catholic Social Services
Belleville
Illinois Defense of Marriage Initiative
Westmont
Illinois General Assembly
Readers vote for January Golden Pen winner
The Southern Illinoisan invites readers to vote for the January Golden Pen Award among finalists Dean Smith of West Frankfort David Conrad of Murphysboro and David Lane of Albion. Votes end Thursday with online and mail options and the winner receives an inscribed gold pen and editor column recognition.
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West Frankfort
David Conrad
Murphysboro
Jackson County
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Albion
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Carbondale
Reader letter critiques India Wesley Calvert on education
WalteR C. HENNEBERGER PROf’s SIU Cal argues Calvert’s views miss issues in India education. He cites Jesuit schooling in India and Pakistan, parochial schools in Carbondale, and private funding easing taxpayer burden. He blames corruption for high private school tuition and calls for competition to spur excellence.
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Wesley Calvert
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
India
Pakistan
Policy on Letters to the Editor Limits and Signing Rules
A policy statement outlines verification needs for letters to the editor. Letters must be signed by the author and include a telephone number, though contact details may be edited or withheld in publication. The paper reserves the right to edit submissions and to limit content to current issues of interest.
News Tips Contact Details For The Southern Illinoisan
Public guidance lists phone numbers and addresses for submitting news tips and letters from Carbondale Murphysboro De Soto and Williamson County Readers are advised that libelous or personal attacks will not be published Include letters to Voice of the Reader The Southern Illinoisan Box 2108 Carbondale IL 62902 and editorial contacts Gary Metro Mark Fitton at thesouthern.com plus local phone lines
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Officials contact lines for Kirk and Shimkus listed
U S Senator Mark Kirk provides phone numbers 312 886 3509 and 202 224 2851 plus 217 492 5089 and a senate site. U S Representative John Shimkus lists 618 252 8271 and 202 225 5271 with a congressional site.
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