Letters policy for Voice of the Reader limits word count
The notice outlines submission rules for letters to Voice of the Reader in The Southern Illinoisan. It specifies a 250 word limit, typewritten or emailed submissions, signed letters with a telephone number, and publication of name and hometown only. It reserves rights to edit, prohibits poetry or mass letters, and lists contact information for submissions and legislators.
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Voice of the Reader
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Carbondale
Thesouthern.com
Lincoln at City Point: bombardment near River Queen steamer
On March 29 1865 President Lincoln sheltered aboard the River Queen at General Grant’s headquarters in City Point Virginia. At 10 15 p m he heard a furious carionade and heavy musketry that lasted about two hours. He wrote the next day to Edwin M Stanton describing it as a great battle though locals paid it little mind.
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Lincoln
Weather woes hit Southern Illinois editor’s view
Gary Metro describes a year of wild regional weather from a warm, bloom filled move in to sudden cold snaps. He recounts droughts, a hot August, late snows, ice storms and a heavy rain flood that disrupted life, joking that northern weather followed him to the South.
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Debbie
Southern Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Indiana
Illinois
al Gore
Gary Metro
the Southern
Gary.metro
Thesouthern
Thesouthern.com
Consume less to save money editorial note
To the Editor the writer urges reduced fuel use amid high oil prices noting refinery capacity over raw supply as the main issue and recommending efficiency maintenance, car pooling and public transport. The piece mentions past high gas prices in Amsterdam and Oslo and ends with praise for John Bradley and remarks about special interest groups.
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
Oslo
Norway
Emil Jones
Michael Madigan
John Bradley
John
Jack
Assistants replacing MDs noted in Murphysboro to Marion care
A reader complains about the rise of physician assistants in local care from Murphysboro to Marion. They argue PAs are not MDs, yet clinics often charge similar fees. The letter also defends State Rep John Bradley for not accepting tobacco industry money, while criticizing others.
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Murphysboro
Marion
John Bradley
Cartoon targets VA Hospital sparks veteran outrage
A Marion veteran criticizes a page 4A cartoon for implying the VA Hospital is unsafe. The letter notes recent national inspections, corrections, staffing upgrades, and facility improvements. The veteran highlights dedicated staff, many of whom are veterans, and asserts the hospital is now among the safest.
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Marion
United States
Goods from China stirs concerns over safety and integrity
GayLe DwiGHT from Murphysboro questions rising safety issues tied to Chinese imports. She cites poisoned pet food, lead in toys, and viruses in electronics, asking if these problems are intentional and urging careful sourcing amid tense US China relations.
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China
Can Congress be filibuster proof in 2008 analysis
Mona Charens Corner analyzes the 2008 fringe of U S politics noting McCains uphill fight against a weak Congress image. It highlights fundraising gaps in Republicans versus Democrats and large quit rates among incumbents while stressing Democrats face a high bar to obtain a 60 vote filibuster proof majority. It cites polls and current Senate House balances, then corrects a church misidentification.
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