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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 2008
Page
12
The notice lists submission rules for letters to Voice of the Reader including word limit 250, submission methods, required signature and hometown, and verification numbers. It also covers editing rights libel avoidance publication standards and contact details for submitting letters and reporting news.
The Lincoln Log recounts March 9 1832 when Lincoln of New Salem defines his views on internal improvements usury limits and education while seeking the Illinois House seat. It notes March 10 1846 birth of Edward Baker Lincoln and March 10 1864 invitation to dine with Grant and Meade. Compiled by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency with The Southern Illinoisan.
Governor Blagojevich pushes an $11 billion statewide capital plan dubbed Illinois Works to fund schools roads and bridges through a partial state lottery lease. He appoints SIU President Glenn Poshard and former Speaker Dennis Hastert to lead a bipartisan coalition aimed at building support and delivering a comprehensive plan for job creation across the state.
Readers are urged to share thoughts on editorials by using the newspaper's Comments field at www.thesouthern.c and by emailing gary.metro thesouthern.com with name and address. The notice requests feedback to be considered for publication in the newspaper.
A reader praises Cmdr Muzzafar Khan for teaching Islamic culture and urges openness to foster peace. He cites prejudice over a Obama button incident, notes Barack Obama’s Christian faith with Muslim heritage, and references Greg Mortenson’s Three Cups of Tea as a bridge to understanding.
Readers vote by March 16 for the monthly Golden Pen Award winner from letters to the editor. Voting via TheSouthern.com or mail to Editor Gary Metro in Carbondale, IL. The piece also argues for a Dangerous Dog Owners Identification system, dog serialization, and breeder liability to curb pit bull harm.
Leonard Pitts Jr argues that George W. Bush embodies the “average Joe” ideal yet seven years into his presidency he faces a costly gas crisis that undercuts this image. The piece contrasts public expectations of gravitas with a presidency seen as out of touch and discusses the uneasy balance between relatability and intellectual heft in political leadership.
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