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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 2008
Page
4
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On January 5, 1849 Abraham Lincoln responds to C A Schlater who requested Lincoln's signature with sentiment. Lincoln states he is not sentimental and suggests the best sentiment is collecting signatures of all persons no less distinguished, yielding an undistinguished mass of names. Compiled by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency with sponsors The Souther Illinoisan.
The editor recalls the 2004 Iowa caucus season in Mason City and how candidates visited the Globe Gazette office Kerry and Dean interactions, Bush observations, and the Iowa impact on campaigns. It notes Obama Huckabee momentum and the upcoming New Hampshire primary as the nation’s first test.
Mona Charen questions Joe Kennedy II’s charity ad offering reduced price heating oil linked to Venezuela and Hugo Chavez. The piece notes Venezuela’s inflation, shortages, and political repression, arguing Kennedy should reconsider an alliance with Chavez despite claims of aiding the poor.
A couple wearing a military unit sweatshirt overheard a family talk about an Air Force son and an upcoming deployment. They paid for the writers’ lunch after sharing holiday wishes, offering kindness during a tough year marked by the son’s passing. The writers thank the unknown pair and hope they read this.
Readers can vote through Sunday January 13 for The Southern Illinoisan Golden Pen Award given monthly to the author of the top letter to the editor. Votes may be cast online at thesouthern com or by mail using a January 2 letter and clipping sent to Editor Gary Metro Carbondale Illinois.
The article argues against Bill Press and defends selecting the best human over profession. It notes Dumond's parole document signed by Jim Guy Tucker, and questions Huckabee's authority and the presidency. It asserts electing a president should ignore religion or occupation and may even support considering Press a candidate.
Stephen Nickels’s Dec 29 letter calls security contractors in Iraq mercenaries funded by taxpayers. The writer agrees, arguing Iraq policy remains a train wreck until a new president enters the White House and parties in control shift, with hopes for an honest, decisive leader who looks before acting.
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