Letters Policy for Voice of the Reader in The Southern Illinoisan
A policy note outlines submission rules for reader letters including word limit typeset or email, signatory requirement with hometown, publication of name but not phone, editorial rights, and disallowance of libelous or mass submissions. Contact details for submissions and local or federal representatives are provided.
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Lincoln thanks Buffalo children for Afghan in 1864 letter
On March 21 1864 President Lincoln replies to Clara and Julia Brown of Buffalo NY thanking them for an Afghan. He notes his little friends in Buffalo praying for him and emphasizes helping the poor soldiers. Compiled by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency with Illinois Press Association co-sponsorship.
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Clara Brown
Julia Brown
Buffalo
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Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
Illinois Press Association
Southern Illinoisan
Ryan
Robin Buckingham
West Frankfort
Tracy Barnes
Illinois
Barnes
Ryan Buckingham
Franklin County Central Dispatch
Fed cuts hurt savers and raises questions on pensions
A reader argues that Federal Reserve rate cuts favor banks and businesses but depress retirees and pension income. They claim savings earn three percent now, taxes bite, and cost of living outpaces returns, shrinking the dollar and risking foreign capital flight while questioning national finance.
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Canada
America
Peter
Paul
SIUC Debate Team Wins National Championship Glory
A former visiting professor recalls SIUC Carbondale's long tradition of national champion debate teams. He notes the program's enduring high quality, its impact on university prestige, and hopes for continued town and gown focus amid campus upheaval.
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale
SIUC
Colorado College
Colorado Springs
Todd Graham
Graham
Charleston Collegiate Champions Racial Harmony Model
Kathleen Parker profiles Charleston Collegiate School on Johns Island near Washington DC, led by Bob Shirley. The piece contrasts Shirley’s inclusive, mastery-based program with Rev. Jeremiah Wright’s rhetoric, noting 285 students 24 percent minority 25 percent financial aid, strong arts and athletics, 100 percent college placement, and a private endowment of 3.4 million.
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Jeremiah Wright
Old South
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Wright
Chicago
Charleston
Bob Shirley
Shirley
Bob Shirleys
Charleston Collegiate
Charleston Area
America
Shirley & Co
Aftermath of Severe Floods Hammers Southern Illinois
Gov. Blagojevich declares the region a disaster area as torrential rains yield over 10 inches, two flood deaths occur in Jefferson County, and residents evacuate homes. Authorities fear rivers like the Big Muddy Mississippi and Ohio will crest. dry weather is forecast next week amid ongoing recovery efforts.
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Rod Blagojevich
Jefferson County
Big Muddy
Mississippi
Ohio
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