Radar Hidden News And Gas Prices Influx
Observer notes oil prices slid 5.5 percent to under 100 a barrel and gasoline futures fell 25 cents while trading paused on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Local gas stations posted about 3.99 to 4.19 per gallon amid a broader market downturn and concerns about Social Security funding and baby name trends in 2010.
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Readers invited to share opinions on editorials
Feedback request urges readers to submit thoughts in the Comments field at www.thesouthern.com/opinions and to email comments to gary.metro thesouthern.com with name, address, and telephone number for possible publication.
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What So Proudly We Hail and the True Americanism Debate
MONA CHAREN reviews a Bradley Hudson symposium praising American exceptionalism and gratitude. The event centers on Leon Kass Amy Kass and Diana Schaub's What So Proudly We Hail, with panelists including Krauthammer George Henninger and Sen. Alexander arguing that enduring principles and reverence for American heritage sustain liberty, amid concerns over multiculturalist narratives. Calvin Coolidge’s reflections on equality and founding principles are cited as a benchmark for national identity.
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Cut funds to private groups urges government restraint
A reader argues for reducing deficit spending by halting government funding to non government groups such as Planned Parenthood arts endowments and civil liberties unions funded indirectly by court awards He cites overhead costs and cites Jefferson on taxation for opposing views urging funds be redirected to government programs for future generations The letter also praises a University of Michigan scientist Mohammed N Islam PhD for a laser based system to defend Afghanistan shoulder launched missiles and jam heat seeking sensors
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Short memory on death penalty in Illinois history
Don Gowins criticizes Randy Cowart's April 20 2011 letter by recalling Republican governor George Ryan halted the death penalty in Illinois. He questions memory and implies hypocrisy, ending with a proverb about stones and glass houses.
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Illinois
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Policy for Letters to the Editor at The Southern Illinoisan
The newspaper outlines submission rules for letters including word limit of 250, signer's name and hometown, and a verification phone number. Editorial staff may edit letters and refuse publication if libelous or personally attacking. Contact details and email addresses for submissions and editors are provided.
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Officials Contact Details for Illinois Delegation
A list provides phone numbers for U S Senator Mark Kirk U S Senator Dick Durbin U S Representative John Shimkus and State Senator Gary Forby with district and national lines and official websites. The entry serves as a quick guide to congressional and state contact points for constituent inquiries.
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