The Southern Illinoisan Editorial Policy and Contact Info
The Southern Illinoisan publisher editor Linda Ritchie Lindus and staff outline contact points for readers. Includes newsroom phones, tips lines, classified and display ad contacts, circulation hours, subscription rates, and letters policy with length limits and verification requirements. The notice lists mail addresses, USPS publication details, and editorial standards for submissions.
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Arafat and Sharon urged to make way for new peace leaders
In a dated opinion column the writer condemns ongoing Mideast violence and dispossession linked to the 1948 creation of Israel. It argues the current leaders Arafat and Sharon are too hardened to broker peace and calls for fresh Palestinian and Israeli leadership to bridge differences before broader conflict engulfs the region.
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Reader voices anger over Ryan cuts and grants in Illinois
A letter urges residents to oppose Gov. Ryan’s social service and healthcare cuts, layoffs in colleges, and grants to legislators pet projects. It argues the moves threaten health care, education, safety, and increased state costs, calling for public action.
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Site debunks urban legends and hoaxes online
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Pinckneyville council rewards Denton for dual role work
The Pinckneyville council unanimously approves a $55,000 to $65,000 plus package to compensate Police Chief Denton for continuing to serve as economic developer. He has led infrastructure improvements and promoted local and Perry County projects, aiming to keep him from leaving for other jobs.
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Wal Mart Vision Dimms Main Street Franklin County
A columnist voices reluctance over Wal Mart’s 155000 square foot Supercenter planned near West City and Benton. He questions union status and loyalty to local small businesses, warning of a changing way of life as officials push the project. He invites reader feedback via email.
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