The Southern Illinoisan Letters Policy and Contact Info
The Southern Illinoisan outlines submission rules for letters and opinions. It lists contact numbers and emails for Voice of the Reader The Vent and tips for readers in Carbondale Murphysboro and De Soto communities.
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Mystery SARS illness spreads in Asia and Toronto health emergency
A mystery infectious disease labeled SARS spreads across Asia and Canada with multiple deaths, hundreds of suspected cases, and travel advisories. Toronto declares a health emergency as hospitals limit admissions and quarantine rates rise while authorities track infections among healthcare workers.
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Shooting incident leads to jail questioning in Franklin County
Three men Hall Lampley and Staley were questioned at Franklin County Jail after a shooting incident in which a man yelled to quit shooting. The trio gave written statements about their earlier activity and the seized guns were taken to the sheriff's department. Reports will be sent to State's Attorney Bill Richardson for charge determination. The condition of Kirk was not reported.
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Freezing Temps Threaten Region Orchards
Meteorologist Dan Spaeth of the National Weather Service in Paducah says frost advisories are issued for farmers due to early blossoming. He expects no temperatures below freezing soon and pinpoints April 1 as the last potential frost date. Michigan State studies show peach blossoms survive to 27 degrees with 10 percent loss, while 22 degrees or lower can kill 90 percent.
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Accuracy concerns surface in Southern Illinoisan corrections
The paper mails an accuracy hotline and numbers for reporting errors from Jackson County and elsewhere. A misattribution in a Murphysboro City Council candidate profile assigns a quote to Ward 3 incumbent L E Gene Gray. A separate error concerns the Herrin City Council election headline mis-stating four candidates for two seats.
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