Red Sox Fans Clash and Pirates Rally in Pittsburgh Visit
Richard Peterson recalls a Pittsburgh family reunion with Anita for her 39th birthday. The trip featured Pierogis Iron City beer Kennywood Park and a three rivers dinner cruise. The Red Sox series at PNC Park drew boisterous fans including a clownish woman and teens, yet the Pirates won 6 4 ending with fireworks. Peterson notes his literary credits and invites reader feedback to The Southern.
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Voice of the reader calls for shared pain in debt cuts
Readers urge significant pay cuts for politicians and reform of federal funding. One letter warns of a backlash before August and cites housing, health care, and jobs concerns. A second denounces Illinois leaders for restricting religious foster care under a civil union act, arguing it violates religious liberty and discrimination laws.
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Letter urges Maddie Poshard to accept Presidential Scholarship
A SIUC non-tenure track faculty member urges President Glenn Poshard to permit Maddie Poshard Riverton High School graduate and Illinois State Scholar to accept the Presidential Scholarship. The author praises her achievements and says faculty support depends on her decision.
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Letters to the Editor Policy and Contact Details
Community guidelines outline word limits and submission methods for letters to the editor. Letters must be signed with a hometown, include a verifiable phone number, may be edited, and should address timely issues. Contact information and email addresses for The Southern Illinoisan editors are provided.
OfficialsContact List For Illinois Delegation
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Stop the wars and fix the economy
Eisenhower Project estimates ten year war costs at 4 trillion plus, far above government figures. It cites 6000 military deaths, 2000 contractor deaths, 100000+ wounded, 200000+ civilian deaths, 300000+ civilian wounded, and a near bankrupt treasury. Urges ending wars or cutting Pentagon spending and raising taxes to pay.
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