The Southern Illinoisan Editorial Contact Information
Publisher Dennis DeRossett and Editor Meta Minton guide The Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale Illinois. The paper invites readers to send letters up to 250 words, with name and hometown and phone verification, and offers voice features The Vent and Voice of the Reader with submission guidance and contact numbers.
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Officials: U.S. troops probing possible chemical sites in Iraq
U S forces pressed to locate Saddam Hussein era chemical and biological weapons. A suspected chemical factory was seized in southern Iraq while Najaf site and other locations were examined. Two Iraqi generals were being questioned for leads, and a cache of papers and ammunition found in western Iraq could aid identifying facilities.
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Oscars recap highlights Chicago and awards night
The Oscars showcase Chicago with praise for actors and filmmakers as winners address politics and art. Nicole Kidman explains her return to stardom after personal setbacks, while actors like Michael Moore and Chris Cooper receive standing ovations for their wins and remarks.
Oscars wrap with Spirited Away and Nowhere in Africa wins
The ceremony honored Spirited Away as animated feature and Nowhere in Africa as foreign language film. Chicago captured Best Picture and The Pianist wins multiple categories including Adapted Screenplay and Best Director. Other wins summed major prizes for The Lord of the Rings The Two Towers Frida and The Hours.
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Conrad L. Hall
Germany
Kenya
U.S
Chicago
Iraqi TV airs footage of U.S. prisoners at base
Iraqi TV shows American prisoners near Fort Bliss with a U S Army spokeswoman at the base saying families gathered Sunday evening. interviews identify several prisoners with the 507th Maintenance, part of the 111th Air Defense Artillery Brigade. Officials debate treatment and Geneva Conventions.
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White House
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Defense
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International Committee of the Red Cross
Nada Doumani
Bush vows humane treatment as war drags on
President Bush urged humane treatment of all prisoners as American forces face casualties and Iraq claims POWs. He said Saddam Hussein appears to be losing control and warned it will take time to meet U.S. objectives while confirming ongoing updates from advisers including Card, Rice, Pace, Rumsfeld, Wolfowitz, and Tenet.
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Zeta-Jones
Bowling For Columbine
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Tom Cruise
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Cooper
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Meryl Streep
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Iraq
Saddam Hussein
White House
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United States
Camp David
Maryland
Andrew Card
Condoleezza Rice
Unidentified Woman Leaves Trail In Murphysboro Homicide
Authorities with Jackson County confirm a death at an apartment, with details sparse. Coroner Dr. Thomas Kupferer withheld cause of death as investigators probe the scene. Suspect Simmons remains held without bond and faces a Monday first advisement in Jackson County Court. State's Attorney Mike Wepsiec did not comment on the case.
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Lacey
Jackson County
Thomas Kupferer
Simmons
Jackson
Murphysboro
Mike Wepsiec
Ribbons honor soldiers as Herrin family waits in uncertainty
In Herrin, Shelley Spruell ties hundreds of ribbons with help from her mother and church volunteers to show troops they are supported. Passersby offer encouragement as the family waits for Ronald Spruell, a forward observer in the Marines, to hear whether he is in Iraq or Kuwait. They collected over 1500 greeting cards from Sunday School classes and faced public support and questions about funding, while Shelley continues her radiology studies and plans for transfer.
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Kuwait
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Spruell
California
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First United Methodist Church
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Spiller
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Mike
Kim Spruell
Shelley Spruell
John A. Logan College
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
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