Letters policy and contact details for Voice of the Reader
This notice outlines submission rules for letters to Voice of the Reader in The Southern Illinoisan. It lists word limits, signing and telephone verification, submission methods, and the editors rights, plus contact addresses and phone numbers for editors and federal and state representatives.
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Voice of the Reader
Southern Illinoisan
P.O
Carbondale
Thesouthern.com
Lincoln letters from Vandalia and Exeter reveal tax debate and tour
The Lincoln Log recounts March 2 1839 Vandalia state rep Lincoln mailing to William S Wait about a revenue law and taxing the wealthy not the poor. March 3 1860 Lincoln declines Newark Young Men's Working Club invitation from Exeter NH on a speaking tour, citing fatigue and need to return home. Compiled by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency with Illinois Press Association and The Southern Illinoisan.
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Vandalia
Lincoln
William S. Wait
Bond County
Treasury
Isaac Pomeroy
Young Men's Working Club
Newark
Exeter
N.H
The
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
Illinois Press Association
Southern Illinoisan
Varsity Theater project brings arts center to Carbondale
Carbondale transforms the shuttered Varsity Theater into the Varsity Center for the Arts under a public private partnership led by Mayor Brad Cole The Stage Co and Kerasotes ShowPlace Theaters This $165 000 capital campaign funds a partial opening with an east theater for 140 seats and a later main theater for up to 300 attendees, aiming to revive downtown energy and support local theater through fall openings.
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Carbondale
Illinois
Varsity Theater
Brad Cole
The
Stage Co
Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatres
Springfield
Varsity Center For the Arts
Varsity Center For
Kerasotes
Tony Kerasotes
Cole
University Mall
Varsity
Bank of Carbondale
S. Illinois Ave
Jack Langowski
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale and
the Stage Co
Criticism of U S military spending and patriotism
A letter argues against the stimulus approach praising a large defense budget and US empire. It cites 2008 defense outlays exceeding 1 trillion dollars, many bases abroad, and debt driven financing while expressing pride in controversial government actions and surveillance.
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U.S
FBI
Chalmers Johnson
Catch Terrorists Early Through Eavesdropping and NSA Support
The speaker urges continued electronic surveillance and Patriot Act powers to disrupt terrorist plots in the United States. They advocate NSA involvement and strict gun control, arguing such steps prevent attackers from acquiring weapons and harming campuses.
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United States
United States of America
U.S
National Security Agency
Blagojevich named Public Official A in Rezko case
A federal filing identifies Gov. Rod Blagojevich as Public Official A in the corruption case against Tony Rezko. Blagojevich and aides deny involvement while noting similar past denials by Gov. George Ryan in 2002. Ryan serves time. Blagojevich is in his second term as governor.
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Abby Ottenhoff
U.S
Amy St. Eve
Antoni
Tony” Rezko
George Ryan
Ryan
Lawrence Warner
Tam
Larry Warner
DeKalb
Rezko
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