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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 24, 2006
Page
4
The Southern Illinoisan outlines letters to the editor voice policy, word limit, signing and verification, and contact methods. It lists submission addresses, fax, and email, plus tips on staying in touch, newsroom contacts, and ad placement. It notes publishing rules on libel and mass submissions and provides office hours and subscription pricing.
Herrin residents rally for five day HerrinFesta Italiana as Maytag plant closure looms. The event runs Thursday through Memorial Day with a carnival Italian food booths talent shows bocce golf volleyball concerts at the piazza and exhibits. Families can enjoy car shows grape stomp contests and pageants while imagining better days ahead.
Leonard Pitts Jr argues that declaring English the national language is futile and risks fear and disunity. He notes language evolves naturally, cites France's protectionism, and warns common language does not guarantee shared values or national unity. Pitts emphasizes liberty and justice as the true ties that bind.
A reader blasts Sen. Kirk Dillard for calling Southern Illinois projects roads to nowhere while criticizing Gov. Blagojevich. The letter links the toll sale debate and past Marion stadium funding to alleged hypocrisy and urges support for Judy Barr Topinka in November.
A reader asks Christian conservatives to consider how Jesus would view war, treaties, social services, taxation, and environmental policies. The letter urges a shift toward greater compassion in shaping foreign and domestic policy and cautions against the fusion of religion and political power.
Illinois tourism generated 1.2 billion in state tax revenue in 2004 and 578 million for locals. The Experience Illinois Loan program funds downtown revitalization and tourism projects with over 36 million dollars lent at no cost to taxpayers, boosting jobs and economic development.
A reader details ongoing denial of Social Security disability benefits despite serious respiratory illness requiring oxygen. The writer notes denied claims after specialist evaluations, questions posted rules, cites full work credits at age 58, and calls for personnel changes and reform.
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