UNICEF holiday cards aid world’s poor drive
Southern Illinois area UNICEF drives sale of the 1981 Holiday Collection with cards gifts and calendars. Proceeds fund medicine water wells and emergency foods in 40 million Africans. Collection runs Nov 16-Dec 19 at Sherwin Williams Mardale Center and SIUC Student Center with specified hours.
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Middle class gripes with energy costs and local editorial bias
A reader criticizes a Nov 9 editorial in the Southern Illinoisan accusing it of favoring the middle class over the poor in discussing energy prices and the Shawnee Solar Project. He argues conservation funds should aid regional economy and condemns liberal dogma while praising Reagan and opposing Paul Simon.
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Makanda being mended by a devoted reader letter
Bill Wheetley of Makanda writes that the town is being mended with renewed strength and direction as he laments cultural shifts, calls for faith in leadership, warns against secular education, and urges community resolve for moral guidance. He cites national issues, religion’s influence, and the need for unity.
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Mothers and motherhood shape society and family life
Earl Bristow of Harrisburg argues that mothers quietly steady society by caring for children, keeping homes peaceful, and providing essential belonging and security. He warns against undervaluing mothers and urges honoring them before they are lost.
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