Readers urged to follow letters policy and contact details
The notice outlines guidelines for Letters to Voice of the Reader, including word limit, typewritten or email submission, signature and hometown publication, and verification phone number. It lists contact addresses, fax, and email for submissions and editors, plus a roster of local and national elected officials with phone and website details.
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Voice of the Reader
Southern Illinoisan P.0
Carbondale
Thesouthern.com
Lincoln Tours Washington Navy Yard As Workmen Praise President
On March 25, 1862, President Lincoln and unnamed family members toured the Washington Navy Yard in the afternoon. A local newspaper noted workers expressed high regard for the unostentatious Chief Magistrate who modestly wears the honors of his exalted station.
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Lincoln
Navy Yard
Washington, D.C
The
Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
Illinois Press Association
Southern Illinoisan
Reform the primary process to curb early voting chaos
The piece argues the current scramble of early presidential primaries in states like Michigan Florida and Illinois wastes time and money. It critiques party penalties for early primaries and proposes regional primaries with rotating first regions to prevent a repeat of this year’s mess. It notes legal challenges and urges reader feedback.
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Illinois
Michigan
Florida
Hillary Clinton
Barack Obama
Democratic National Committee
Clinton
Obama
Pennsylvania
West Frankfort readers praise Marion VA staff and lake care
In a letter from West Frankfort residents, praise is given to the Marion VA for compassionate care of veterans at the facility. They recount cleanups, respectful staff, and dignified funeral tributes for a veteran, highlighting good will and gratitude toward those serving.
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West Frankfort
Frankfort
Daddy Bob
Marion VA
Rosey Vanhook
Lolita Mathis Cypress
VA Nursing Home in Marion Provides Comforting End-of-Life Care
A family praises the Marion VA Nursing Home for caring for Charles R. Evers a World War II veteran and Bataan Death March survivor. After years of home care, the family sought VA Nursing Home support, noting three weeks for adjustment and nine months filled with comfort, love, and respect.
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Marion
Charles R. Evers
Bataan
Daddy Bob
Hartke Replacement Delay Urged Over Illinois Premises ID Issue
A call to withhold confirmation of the new Illinois agriculture director pending resolution of the Premises ID problem. The note urges lawmakers to review HB 5776, join co-sponsors including Rep Dan Reitz, and support a viable state fair linking Illinois citizens across party lines with Farm Bureau backing.
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Illinois Department of Agriculture
Illinois
House
Agriculture Committee
Dan Reitz
Farm Bureau
Springfield
Obama's Big Speech and the race crisis
Clarence Page reflects on Barack Obama's Philadelphia speech as a turning point for his campaign. The piece analyzes how Obama framed race, class, and national unity, addressing Wright's controversy while urging action on jobs, schools, health care, and housing. Page argues the speech showcased restraint, insight, and a path toward national healing.
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Washington
West Wing
Slate
David Edelstein
Obama
Philadelphia
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Jeremiah Wright
Chicago
Trinity United Church of Christ
United States
Jimmy Stewart
America
Wright
South Side
Ferraro
Rev. Wright
Illinois
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