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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 22, 2012
Page
4
The piece reflects on Memorial Day and its meaning beyond barbecues. It notes Gen John A Logan’s origin of the holiday, urges flying the flag, remembering veterans, and giving thanks, highlighting sacrifice with a local nod to Carterville writer Harry Mosley.
A Carbondale reader claims new traffic rules let follow cars roll through stop signs go on red and move into far lanes without staying in proper lanes. He contrasts with Murphysboro where he says rules have not yet taken effect and urges readers to shop there.
A policy note outlines letters to the editor restrictions including 250 word limit, signatory with hometown, and verified telephone for verification. It lists submission methods via mail and email with contact numbers for Carbondale Murphysboro De Soto Williamson County and other outlets. It states libelous or mass submissions are not published and provides mailing and email addresses for The Southern Illinoisan.
A roster of U.S. and state officials with contact numbers and websites, including U.S. Senator Mark Kirk, Senator Dick Durbin, Rep. Jerry Costello, State Senators Gary Forby and David Luechtefeld, State Reps Brandon Phelps, Mike Bost, and Jerry F. Costello, and Rep. John Shimkus.
A veteran police officer argues Illinois has strict gun laws and that responsible citizens should be allowed to carry off duty. He asserts restrictions apply elsewhere and urges Dr. Khan to move to Chicago if he favors tighter control, preferring rural southern regions.
The Southern Illinoisan prints Ann Coulter’s April 22 column blaming Democrats for slavery and oppression while praising Republican leaders like Lincoln and Grant. The letter from James Garafalo questions selective history and proposes Coulter tour the deep South to hear reactions. Carolyn Hooker praises her carrier Brenda Gallops for dependable delivery.
A reader commends reporter Becky Malkovich for winning three Better Newspaper contest awards from the Southern Illinois Editorial Association. The letter notes her first places in Best Feature Story and Best Education Story and a third place for another Best Feature Story, while recounting family ties to Benton’s newspaper history and a wish for a byline in The New York Times.
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