Veterans Day tribute urges reverence and thanks across Southern Illinois
A Southern Illinois editorial marks Armistice Day as Veterans Day, urging reverence for all veterans. It praises service, notes past mistreatment of Vietnam and Korea veterans, calls for ongoing health care and societal support, and invites public feedback at the paper’s site.
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Readers urged to send signed letters to editor policy
The Southern Illinoisan outlines letter to editor guidelines limited to 250 words, must be signed with a verified telephone number, and not publish phone numbers. It notes rights to edit, prohibition on reporting news, and contact details for submitting letters or poetry.
Officials contact numbers and emails listed
U S senators Kirk and Durbin along with representatives Shimkus Costello and Costello II provide phone lines and websites. The contact details include district and DC numbers for Kirk Durbin Shimkus Costello and Costello II. Email addresses and official websites are also provided for several offices.
A Veterans Day plea from grieving mother and veteran advocate
A letter to the Editor honors fallen Army Cavalry Scout Pfc Wyatt D Eisenhauer and recalls Southern Illinois first World War II veterans honor flight. The writer urges readers to greet veterans, reflect on service, and thank them for freedoms won and protected.
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Stop Prosecution of Low Level Drug Offenders
The U S Department of Justice spends billions sending minor drug offenders to federal prison under mandatory minimums. Critics say cost per inmate is high at 28000 dollars yearly and judges lack discretion. They urge Congress to fund drug courts and alternatives that help offenders regain jobs and sobriety.
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Readers pick winner for Golden Pen Award
The Southern Illinoisan invites readers to vote for the October letter of the editor finalist. finalists Myrtle Schluter of Anna Lynn Reiman of Ava and Stephanie Wood of Carbondale present views on taxes, state policy, and exercise. Votes via www thesouthern com goldenpen through Friday. mail votes to Gary Metro in Carbondale.
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