The Southern Illinoisan Editorial and Contact Information
Publisher Linda Ritchie Lindus and Managing Editor Gerald Garcia lead the Southern Illinoisan with policy on letters to Voice of the Reader The Vent and contact details for tips, subscriptions, classifieds display ads and circulation, plus guidelines on letters and submission via mail or email.
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Gerald Garcia
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Illinois AIDS deaths fall sharply after protease drugs
Illinois reports a 68 percent drop in AIDS related deaths from 1995 to 2000 with 477 deaths in 2000 down from 1,494 in 1995. Public Health Director John H. Lumpkin credits breakthroughs in medical care starting in 1995 and delayed disease progression alongside county health efforts offering free anonymous HIV testing.
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Illinois Department of Public Health
Illinois
Public Health
John H. Lumpkin
Addressing AIDS prevention and personal responsibility
The piece argues that advances in blood safety require individuals to practice safe sex and monogamy to prevent HIV transmission. It notes the shift from a public funding surge to personal accountability, while urging continued support for research and global eradication efforts.
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Lumpkin
Reader Opposes Shawnee Natural Areas Horse Ban
A letter argues against closing Shawnee National Forest Natural Areas to horseback riding. The writer says riders value these areas, cites history of access, and criticizes supporters from logging and off road groups. They note the Lesser extent of Natural Areas and that many Shawnee zones remain open to large scale equestrian use.
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Shawnee National Forest
Vienna
Southern Illinois
Dowell Dog Dumping Decried by Area Residents
In Dowell residents urge action after several unwanted dogs are abandoned along Dowell Road. They warn of cross breeding with coyotes, disease spread, and inability for farmers to absorb dumped pets. People asked to call the Humane Society at 457-2362 for free intake. A neighborhood watch has formed and dumping will be reported to the Jackson County sheriff.
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Dowell Road
The
Humane Society
Jackson County
Smoke signals in a modern pipeline risk tale
A neighborhood letters from Marathon Ashland about Centennial petroleum tanks prompts alarm after a March 6 Mt. Sterling Ky explosion. The four page flyer warns to evacuate and call 911 but also cautions against starting engines or using phones, sparking questions about emergency procedures and communications.
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Centennial Petroleum
Marathon Ashland
Mt. Sterling
Cute nukes spark debate on new weapon generation
Molly Ivins argues against a Pentagon push for a new generation of small offensive nuclear weapons. She cites budget shifts, global risk, and moral questions, urging public scrutiny and alternatives before committing to “cute nukes.” The piece links policy to democratic values and international aid priorities.
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Bush Administration
Pentagon
Green Earth
Bush
State Department
Japan
Rosencrantz
Guildenstern
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