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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 2008
Page
4
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On January 26, 1863 President Lincoln writes to Major General Joseph Hooker, praising his bravery, confidence, and ambition within bounds. He rebukes Hooker for undermining his predecessor Ambrose Burnside, saying such conduct harms the country and the army, noting Napoleon could not extract good from a spirit like that.
Gary Metro reflects on winter in Southern Illinois comparing local chills to Wisconsin cold, recalling ice on Crab Orchard Lake and past temperatures in Oshkosh. He notes practical cautions for driving in cold, mentions warmth from candles for disabled vehicles, and ends with contact details for The Southern editor.
MONA CHAREN recounts repeated police raids on Caracas Jewish communal facilities, amid anti Jewish propaganda and political pressure under Hugo Chavez. The piece notes historical raids, dwindling Jewish population, government hostility, and calls for international action to protect Venezuelan Jews.
In a letter to the editor a reader argues media scrutiny of Hillary Clinton's emotions after the New Hampshire primary mirrors past reactions to Howard Dean. The writer questions depictions of tears, profiles Clinton as human, criticizes conservative commentators, and weighs potential Democratic harm.
A reader argues that smoking is a personal freedom and revenue source for public programs, criticizing politicians for focusing on minor issues while neglecting air pollution, cancer cures, and health system improvements, and urges outdoor spaces with smoke control and broader health action.
Local residents urged to attend the Illinois Commerce Commission public hearing on February 6 at the Williamson County Pavilion in Marion to oppose Ameren’s $247 million rate request. The event starts at 7 p.m. and may include written testimony options.
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