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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 2002
Page
4
The Southern Illinoisan outlines submission rules for letters and reader voices, including length limits of 250 words, required signature and hometown, and contact options via mail, email, or phone. The Vent and Voice of the Reader pages invite comments with guidance on edits, verification, and publication rights.
Southern Illinois urges patience with road work in a July 24 2003 column. It notes 700 annual highway construction fatalities and 37 000 injuries, urges drivers to slow down for flagmen and workers, avoid road rage, and plan extra time to prevent accidents and tickets.
A letter to the editor defends the Carbondale Lions Club and its volunteers after two criticisms of the town’s fireworks show. It notes that despite a two-shell incident injuring a shooter, over 100 shells were fired and safety efforts will continue. The Lions fund the event through pancake breakfasts, with city and donors covering much of the cost, and pledge to improve safety while supporting other local charities.
Monty Ivins and Molly Ivins argue that the Telecommunications Act of 1996 unleashed corporate greed and consolidation in radio, telecom, and media. They blame industry lobbying and government capture for duopolies, higher prices, worse service, and the rise of giants like Clear Channel, linking this to WorldCom and Global Crossing scandals and calling for reform.
The California appeals court restores the pledge to its pre 1954 form as a patriotic statement written by Francis Bellamy in 1892. The piece notes changes over time including 1923 1924 and 1954 when under God was added. It mentions Francis Bellamy and historical context plus a reference to local coverage.
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