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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 2006

Page

4

Jim Muir Column on Vacation Returns Later

Jim Muir takes a break from his column with no current timetable for return. The note confirms the columnist is on vacation and will resume publication once back.

Jim Muir

Voice of the Reader policy and contact details

The Southern Illinoisan outlines letters to Voice of the Reader guidelines including word limit, signatures and verification, and prohibition on libelous or mass submissions. It lists contact methods for letters, tips, subscriber services, classifieds, and display ads along with office addresses and publication details.

Outdoor safety tips for summer recreation in Illinois

The piece urges responsible summer use of outdoor activities in Southern Illinois including swimming boating and hiking. It cites IDNR statistics on drownings and injuries, promotes free boat safety courses and an online option, and shares Red Cross tips on weather safety swimming precautions and hiking camp planning with emphasis on staying with companions and signaling emergencies.

Illinois Illinois Department of Natural Resources Sam Flood IDNR Flood IDNA Dnr State American Red Cross

Air travel to Chicago would aid business and patients

Anthony Dakuras of Royalton urges adding Chicago air service to Illinois airports like Williamson County to assist business travelers, medical patients, and volunteers in cancer and heart programs. He notes the need for insurance continuity and cites his family in the Chicago area as a motivation.

Voice of the Southern Chicago Cancer Counseling Center Illinois Williamson County Anthony Dakuras Royalton

Protect the Constitution and Respect the Flag headline

A reader endorses the Opinion page caption Protect the Constitution Respect Our Bill of Rights and cites flags and religious liberty debates. The piece lists Vatican figures on religion and politics and names columnists and authors in The Southern Illinoisan with William D. Curtis West Frankfort tag.

America Pius IX Leo the XIII Louis Veuillot Msgr O Toole

AIDS History Reflections On Silence And Global Impact

The piece recalls early AIDS denial and fear, noting five gay men infected and linking some cases to sexual contact. It laments public indifference, highlights global toll, especially in Africa, India and Russia, and warns AIDS remains incurable. It contrasts with avian flu as a future health concern.

Rent “Angels America Philadelphia Ena CDC Saharan Africa India China Russia Haiti United States PBS U.N Kofi Annan

Cut middleman in student lending to save billions

The OMB reports private lenders cost the government far more than direct loans. Expanding direct government lending could save taxpayers billions and lower student costs by removing guaranteed private loans and associated profits, fees, and administrative costs.

Office of Management and Budget Education Department OMB Sallie Mae Feds Congress

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