The Southern Illinoisan Editorial Board Contacts
Publisher Dennis DeRossett and staff invite reader input and tips. The page lists contact methods for News Tips, Letters to Voice of the Reader, subscriber services, classified and display ads, and publication details for The Southern Illinoisan. It notes letters must be under 250 words, signed with hometown, and provides phone numbers and email addresses for multiple counties.
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Voices on Taxes and Politics in the Springfield Era
A reader letter page contemplates heavy taxation by state and federal governments and urges voter registration. It cites historical references, laments current policy, and condemns insurance practices in medical care while defending free expression and political commentary.
Perfection in the egg riddle and public court notes
A mixed letter references a court report date of May 29 2002 and defends honesty in business. It humorously places the egg before the chicken via an Easter Bunny claim, and critiques Maytag management and stockholder concerns. It condemns humiliation and invokes faith and integrity.
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Paying for 72 channels and nothing to watch
A reader criticizes higher cable rates to $45 monthly after adding more channels, many unused and not listed in the $2.50 monthly TV guide. The piece questions customer input on channel selections and suggests downgrading to basic service then renting movies. It argues satellite TV isn't viable for certain local channels and notes operators push bundles to keep shopping and religious networks.
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Marion Baseball board urged to audit all star coach selection
A reader claims coaches' kids receive unfair advantage as the summer program ends and calls for a review of all star team selection procedures. They urge accountability and an end to perceived politics to ensure fair play for every child.
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Rutherford ties questioned over alleged conflict of interest
Reader letter argues state Rep Dan Rutherford of Pontiac aligned with ARAMARK via ServiceMaster links and a position on the Illinois House Conflict of Interest Committee. The notice asserts Rutherford held no consumer or prison management role and that ServiceMaster sold its U.S. management arm to ARAMARK over a year ago. The author claims Rutherford voted against privatization bills.
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Readers split on Lindh sentence and economy recovery
A Southern Illinois poll from Saturday July 27 2002 finds 49 percent say John Walker Lindh's two 10 year sentences are about right while 19 percent deem them too lenient and 32.2 percent view them as too severe. The survey also asks when the U.S. economy will recover with 6 months or a year as options and suggests a tougher outlook.
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