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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 2002
Page
4
The Southern Illinoisan outlines how to submit letters to Voice of the Reader and The Vent, with word limits of 250 for letters and reporting contacts. It includes publisher and editor contacts, phone numbers for local reporting, and instructions for classified and display ads, plus publication policies on libel and author anonymity.
Readers urge continued coverage of the Vienna Correctional Center closing and highlight pay levels for county workers. The letter praises Marion school bus drivers, notes their low wages, and argues they deserve better pay and training. An OpEd response defends Southern Illinois journalism and contrasts New Yorkers’ response to 9 11 with regional perspectives. Herrin fans receive acclaim for state tournament support.
A fan cheers for Herrin as Johnston City and Carterville vie in a tense regional showdown. Despite a second place finish, the team remains a leaders in southern Illinois, with senior stars Brian Algee, Michael Gavic, Eddie Wills, Mike Oldani, Greg Murphy, Joe Maeser, Adam Crompton, and Adam Falkner recognized for a trememdous season under Coach Mooneyham.
Coach Weber thanks Bruce Weber and the Salukis after 26 wins while lamenting Valley officiating. He cites uneven calls in the SMS game and an intentional foul moment, suggesting referees influenced the outcome and warning against a repeat next season. He notes Pulaski County speeding tickets and urges scrutiny of highway enforcement patterns.
A reader protests an op ed note on universal healthcare and questions the lawnmower advertisement. He urges stronger editorial standards, cites veterans Medicare and overall costs, and signs as Jack Hutchinson Snarta.
A letter argues Universal Healthcare is not free and co payments come from paychecks. It calls out Jim Wexstten for truth and questions Union PAC funding for non union ads. The note thanks Murphysboro Key Club and local donors for the spring festival efforts led by PTO president Jeanne Aldroubi.
On Saturday March 16 2002 Southern Illinois spoke about whether U S presidents should be limited to two four year terms. Responses varied with some saying yes there should be a limit and others arguing for keeping a successful president in office. Local perspective included Bos Miiurn.
A poll of about 600 respondents finds 78 percent support limiting US presidents to two four year terms while 22 percent oppose term limits. Separately, readers weigh whether NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament hoopla will captivate them amid March Madness excitement.
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