Editorial policy and contact details for The Southern Illinoisan
The Southern Illinoisan outlines Letters to Voice of the Reader rules, submission limits, and signatures. It lists staff roles Publisher Dennis DeRossett Editor James Bennett Managing Editor Ralph Loos and contact information for tips, classifieds, and ads. It notes libel restrictions and the publication address in Carbondale Illinois.
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Dennis DeRossett
James Bennett
Ralph Loos
Topinka's Jobs Plan Seeks Illinois Economic Revival
Republican governor candidate outlines proposed Illinois Jobs Partnership to revitalize the economy and create jobs through public private cooperation. The plan would overhaul the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and involve small and large businesses labor and economic developers in a coordinated effort.
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Rod Blagojevich
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Illinois
Topinka
Blagojevich
Rasmussen Reports
Topinka Eyes nimble board for job growth move in Illinois
The race between Topinka and Blagojevich centers on regional versus centralized control of economic development. DCEO roles and job incentives are debated as Maytag closures loom in Herrin and Honda competition is cited. Lavin and Woolard defend regional leadership while Topinka envisions a lean board and Indiana style group to spur growth.
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Topinka
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Southern Illinois
Jack Lavin
Larry Woolard
DCEO
Maytag
Lavin
Illinois
Indiana
Honda
Ohio
Herrin
The Age of Infallibility War on Terror critique letter
A reader agrees with George Soros analysis that the War on Terror is an ill defined open ended false metaphor. The letter warns it could end the United States as an open society unless citizens wake up and oppose the endeavor.
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George Soros
United States
Readers weigh in on flag desecration and constitutional amendmen
Gregory L. Brown of Carbondale praises The Southern Illinoisan for urging a constitutional amendment to prohibit flag desecration. He argues strict definitions, bans on flag clothing and blue red white swimsuits, and government ad panels for ads, while criticizing an alleged seven year ratification deadline.
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U.S
Gregory L. Brown
Carbondale
Iraq trip fuels critique of Bush image efforts
A reader letter claims President Bush’s surprise Iraq trip is a feeble attempt by his team to boost his fading public image. The Citizen letter notes skepticism about wartime leadership and hints at hidden Ivy League ties, reflecting columnist voices featured in The Southern Illinoisan.
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Iraq
Bush
G.W. Bush
Yale University
American problem or black problem in the murder of Sherdavia Jenkins
Miami Herald columnist Leonard Pitts Jr argues that the killings of black children like Sherdavia Jenkins show an American crisis, not a race specific issue. He cites earlier white shooter cases, condemns default blame, and calls for accountability across society rather than narrow ethnic framing.
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Fantasy Land
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West Paducah
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Littleton
Colo
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