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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 2006
Page
4
Publisher Dennis DeRossett Editor James Bennett Managing Editor Ralph Loos lead the papers editorial operations.
The Southern Illinoisan outlines submission rules for Voice of the Reader letters, including word limit, required signature and phone verification, and the editor’s right to edit. It lists contact details for letters, tips, and comments, plus advertising and circulation information and postal addresses for submission changes.
Bonnie Brimm of Anna criticizes Judy Baar Topinka for focusing on parades rather than policy as she runs for Illinois governor. The letter argues education health care and job development require time and leadership not publicity stunts. Brimm recalls past privatization issues at Sheridan prison and urges the governor to own union-busting conduct and prevent a privatization failure.
To the editor, I support the proposal to raise Coach Lowerys salary by 91.4 percent and note an across the board 21.4 percent rise would bring SIU professors to peer averages. I await your editorial for professorial pay hikes while arguing costs are trivial compared with Saluki Way, amid emphasis SIUC is educational, not a sports facility.
Franklin County Regional Economic Development Corp helped land a 44 million ethanol plant for Star t-Ethanol between Benton and West Frankfort, preserving 36 jobs and purchasing the Didion elevator in Benton. Sparta hosts a grand opening for the World Shooting Complex July 6 ahead of the U Open and Grand American championships. SIUC weighs a virtual School of Rural Public Health under Connect SI. Murphysboro Youth and Recreation Center launches a summer program with educational activities. Owl Creek Vineyard raises funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Anne West-Lindsey donates 100000 to Morris Library. Union County pledges to reduce its million debt. A proposal would raise teen driving hours to 50 with night driving included, sparking debate.
Washington Post columnist David Broder reviews two new policy publications as the Democratic Party seeks serious ideas beyond net roots vitriol. The Democratic Strategist, led by Galston Greenberg and Teixeira, promises data based analysis, though early pieces lean on familiar figures. Democracy: A Journal of Ideas, edited by Baer and Cherny, presents provocative essays from Duke and policy researchers on demographics, global population shifts, and health care reform, signaling longer term thinking for the party.
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