The Southern Illinoisan Letters Policy and Contact Details
Publisher Linda Ritchie Lindus and editors outline how to submit letters and ads. The notice lists contact numbers, email addresses, submission rules, word limits, and printing policies for Voice of the Reader The Vent and reader correspondence.
Public broadcasting appeal from WSIU fund drive in Southern Illinois
The Southern urges support for WSIU FM and TV as they conduct end of year fund drives. The all volunteer Friends of WSIU plan a fantasy auction this Saturday to fund operations. WSIU provides NPR PBS and PRI programming, local news, Sesame Street and Reading Rainbow, plus Saluki sports and Scholastic Hi Q.
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Dying way of life nostalgia in Southern Illinois letters
A reader praises dial telephones and laments changes after Wal-Mart arrival in Carbondale. He recalls Sleepytown memories, cites business shifts to St Louis and Paducah, and argues for nostalgia while noting 1960s turmoil and slow-speed wishes. He defends small sacrifices to preserve a past community.
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Bush says Cold War ended as arms treaty with Russia aims for cooperation
President Bush argues that the Cold War is over and a new era of cooperation with Russia is possible despite an Arms pact leaving many nuclear weapons. He notes Russia holds the world second largest arsenal and seeks broader limits to reduce threats.
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Bush Putin sign nuclear stockpile limit treaty amid skepticism
In a ceremony with Vladimir Putin, President Bush announced a treaty capping each nation to 1700 2000 warheads by 2012. The agreement allows retention of bombers missiles and submarines and can be withdrawn with three months notice. Critics warn it may not prevent a future arms race.
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Court expands right to lawyer in Shelton case
Supreme Court ruling 5-4 limits suspended sentences when defendant lacks access to counsel. LeReed Shelton, charged with third degree assault after a fight, represented himself and received a suspended sentence and probation. Ginsburg majority holds Sixth Amendment requires counsel when suspension could lead to imprisonment.
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