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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 01, 2012
Page
4
Harry Mosley argues for photo ID requirements to verify voters and stop fraud. He warns Chicago rumors of dead voters and urges poll watchers and judges to ensure lawful elections, stressing honesty and civic duty amid a pivotal November vote.
The section explains letter submissions rules including word limit, signatory requirements and verification phone numbers. It notes the publication of author name and hometown, editorial rights, and restrictions on reporting news and libelous content. Contact details and editors are listed for Carbondale Murphysboro De Soto and Williamson County readers.
A compact roster lists U S Senator Mark Kirk and Dick Durbin, U S Representatives Jerry Costello and John Shimkus, State Senators Gary Forby and David Luechtefeld, and State Representative Jerry F Costello II with phone numbers and email hints. It reflects district offices and public contact channels in a government directory style.
The Southern Illinoisan invites readers to vote online or by mail for the April Golden Pen honoring the month’s best letter to the editor. Finalists are Sgt. Angelo Hightower, Marvin Teel, and Betty Pharr. voting ends May 10 at 11 59 p.m. local time.
Editorial urges keeping Tamms public facilities open and calls for a public debate on medical marijuana, arguing its budgetary benefits, reduced jail costs, redirected law enforcement resources, and potential local economic growth while cautioning it is not a cure-all.
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