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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 2004
Page
4
Publisher Dennis DeRossett Editor Meta Minton City Editor Tim Crosby Voice of the Reader The Southern Illinoisan shares contact details for submissions tips and letters policy. It outlines submission methods deadlines and format rules and notes letters must be signed with hometown but telephone numbers are not published.
The Friday morning coal train derailment at Interstate 57 near Benton drew rapid help from West City police officer Steve Mumbower and IDOT workers who remained on scene through Saturday. Miraculously no fatalities or serious injuries were reported.
Voice Of THE SOUTHERN salutes Scott Dalton of Westra Construction and area responders after a Friday train derailment near I-57. Volunteers, IDOT, police, firefighters, and local businesses provided water, sunscreen, bathrooms, and food while motorists faced miles of detours and long delays. The piece highlights public safety crews’ dedication and community spirit.
A reader letter blames the Republican Party for dishonoring its nominee Jack Ryan after intraparty accusations and a privacy controversy. It contrasts GOP conduct with Democrats, cites Peter Fitzgerald’s cautious stance, and notes how the episode impacts voter perception and party unity.
Readers debate fairness in the Union County state attorney race. Crystal Maroney and Brut Spence urge accurate job titles for corrections staff, praising or criticizing Steven Applegate and Grasher appointment while urging respect for candidates Pat Cox and Allen James.
Jim Muir recalls miners, mules, and company greed as Horizon Natural Resources seeks health-benefit cuts impacting up to 3,000 retirees and workers in Southern Illinois. He warns that bankruptcy law lets buyers dodge contract obligations while officials fail the vulnerable.
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