Southern Illinois faces flood aid gaps and tuition rise
Regional disaster declarations lag behind neighboring states as Southern Illinois awaits federal relief, while Caesars Foundation donates 100000 for flood relief split between Little Egypt Network and Paducah Red Cross chapters. SIU approves 6.9 percent tuition hike for new freshmen amid budget strains and lingering readiness concerns.
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My 83rd Birthday Story of Labor, War and Reform
JOHN CARVELL of Murphysboro recalls growing up in a West Virginia mining family during the Great Depression. He describes brutal conditions, a lack of safety nets, and Republican opposition to reforms. Roosevelt era programs and the GI Bill helped him rise to management with major food firms.
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Letter submission policy and editor contacts
The Southern Illinois editors outline letters to the editor rules limited to 250 words, signed with hometown and phone for verification, and edited at the editor's discretion. Contact Gary Metro or Mark Fitton via email or phone for submissions. telephones and poetry submissions have specific guidelines and restrictions.
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Officials contact lines for Kirk and Shimkus listed
The piece provides direct contact numbers for U S Senator Mark Kirk and U S Representative John Shimkus, including offices and websites. It lists district and Washington, D C phone numbers and URLs for both lawmakers.
Voice of the Reader complains about high sales tax
A reader in Du Quoin laments a 83 cent tax on a ten dollar purchase claiming the sales tax nears 10 percent and questions government waste and delays in addressing gas prices. The letter criticizes state retirement pay and asks how budgets can cope.
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