Editorial and letters policy for The Southern Illinoisan
The Southern Illinoisan outlines submission guidelines for Voice of the Reader letters limited to 250 words, signed with a hometown and phone verification. It details contact methods, publication rights, libel rules, and newsroom contacts including Publisher Dennis DeRossett Editor James Bennett Managing Editor Ralph Loos and various phone numbers.
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Madison Era Motives Highlight Delay Resignation
To the Editor, James Madison Jr. argued men seek office from ambition, personal interest, and public good. The letter praises Tom DeLay for using hardball tactics to advance himself and then for resigning, framing it as a contribution to public good from Mount Vernon, George E. J. Kuhn.
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Public safety tax defeat prompts bold community critique
A Jackson County reader laments the narrowly defeated public safety tax arguing it would fund jail expansion and faster deputy response with funds from housing federal prisoners returning to the County General Fund. The letter questions the County Board and cites Mayor Cole's stance amid outlying communities' support.
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Go figure To the Editor on regulation and debt
A reader argues against Farm Bureau tied programs and government overreach to regulate animals and pets. They criticize Ag Solutions links, fear expanded bureaucracy, and warn that Bush era debt increases threaten future taxes and national finances.
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Notable local notices and honors across Southern Illinois region
The Marion VA Medical Center unveils a 12 bed acute care ward after remodeling improving private rooms for veterans from Southern Illinois Western Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Carbondale manager Jeff Doherty is honored for 30 years service. SIU aviation team gains recognition on a shoestring budget. Illinois Gov Blagojevich signs dog attack prevention bills. Deer shot on SIU campus deemed prudent. Marion opens new skateboard park at Pyramid Park. Big Hands for Little Giants fundraiser aids Camp Little Giant scholarships. Kids Free Fishing Derby planned at Crab Orchard Lake. SIU baseball draft picks include Norrick Gerrard Dunn Barrett. Amarachi Okabam leads NCAA discus preliminaries.
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Primaries deepen confusion ahead of fall campaigns
Washington Post columnist David Broder notes further confusion after eight-state primary round. Rep Deb Pryce calls her race relief, while GOP concerns grow over Taft scandals and shifting independent voters. Analysts see a possible path for Democrats if several House districts tilt, but winning still hinges on strong campaigns.
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