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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 13, 2004
Page
4
Nurses are in high demand in Southern Illinois as graduation season brings degrees, but staffing remains a problem. Area schools John A Logan College and Shawnee Community College expanded programs while hospitals offer signing bonuses and tuition assistance to attract nurses.
Southern Illinois hospitals celebrate National Nursing Week with balloons, parties, and letters to recognize nurses front-line roles. Experts warn the nursing shortage may peak in 2010 as rural hospitals work to attract and retain staff amid aging nurses and rising demand.
Voice of the Reader honors Dr James Neckers who died after 102 years, noting his founding role at SIU as its first academic PhD, his leadership of the chemistry department with the Four Horsemen, and his part in SIU becoming a university. The tribute recalls his integrity, humor, and enduring impact on students and colleagues.
In a BBC World News report a U S military run Iraqi prison showed troops smiling while prisoners were forced to perform homosexual acts for their amusement. The writer condemns the degradation and calls for accountability and dignity for Americans and Iraqis alike.
The Southern Illinoisan lists publisher Dennis DeRossett and editor Meta Minton with contact details for news tips and letters. It specifies hours, subscriber, and advertising contacts, a letters policy limiting to 250 words, and rules on signatories, verification, and disallowed content.
Jeff Smyth reports on the sale of the circa 1859 B G Roots mansion near Tamaroa by Calvin and Jean Ibendahl after 46 years. The property, linked to the Underground Railroad and Locust Hill Academy, highlights Southern Illinois preservation funding gaps. A St Louis buyer Steve Roberts plans a nonprofit, grants, and public access, amid broader calls for regional site development and a statewide heritage plan.
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