Pujols Holdout Echoes Baseball's Rich History
A look at why Albert Pujols might leave for free agency echoes famous holdouts by Babe Ruth Joe DiMaggio and Dizzy Dean. The piece compares fan reactions and speculates on impact for the Cardinals and St Louis baseball, noting columnist Richard Peterson and reader comments process.
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Reader Letter on Gas Taxes and Prices in Illinois
In a letter to the editor Lee E Brackett argues high gas prices reflect motor fuel taxes not just global events. He cites American Petroleum Institute figures placing California and New York with the highest taxes, Illinois fifth, Missouri sixth, and notes Illinois residents pay 66 percent higher state taxes overall amid a recent 66 percent income tax increase.
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Local call to restore theater listings in Carbondale and Marion
Readers urge theater ads return to The Southern Illinoisan after abrupt removal of movie times. They argue for public access to schedules, mention aging readers without laptops, and link cinema listings to broader issues like trade, debt, and political renewal. They note billboards were removed by new show owner policies and urge reader action.
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Wrong idea on guns in public records debate
Bos Tyson Murphysboro argues against publishing gun ownership records citing safety, privacy, and the risk of criminals targeting homes. He shifts focus to gun shows, contending many purchases escape checks and registrations, and questions NRA opposition to tighter show regulations.
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How does Lowery keep his job critique continues
Critics argue coach Lowery bears blame for SIU Carbondale's decline over three seasons while assistants face scapegoating. They question accountability for trapping defense and motion offense once successful under Weber Painter and early Lowery years and urge decisive action against Lowery or the entire staff.
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Where's the money behind Social Security erosion
A reader complains about 45 million retirees missing Social Security funds and blames Congress and the president for using Social Security reserves to finance pork barrel projects. The writer accuses officials of buying Treasury Bonds with Social Security income and spending it without trace to aid their constituents.
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Cal, We Hardly Knew Ye tribute to Dan Callahan
The Callahan family thanks Richard Pete Peterson for a humorous tribute column about former Saluki baseball coach Dan Callahan. The column, praised as fun and fitting, resonates with Southern Illinois readers and honors Cal’s memory. Caer Bustos, sister of Dan Callahan, East Moline.
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Letters to the Editor Policy for The Southern Illinoisan
The Southern Illinoisan outlines letter guidelines requiring signatures and a phone number for verification, bans on libelous or mass submissions, and offers contact details for submission or reporting news. Editors may edit letters and publish author names and hometowns while withholding phone numbers.
Officials contact numbers and emails for Illinois lawmakers
A listing provides U S Senate and House offices and state legislative contacts. Names include U S Senator Mark Kirk, U S Senator Dick Durbin, U S Representative John Shimkus, State Senator David Luechtefeld, and State Representative Dan Reitz with phone lines and websites. Local contact details emphasize district representation and public access.
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