Let Jesse Jackson and religion on world peace debate
Reader letter argues against Jesse Jackson visiting Afghanistan and criticizes religion as a source of global violence. The writer cites conflicts in Ireland Bosnia Israel Africa and Indonesia and praises Glasstix coverage in Made in Southern Illinois. They thank the paper for helping promote their Internet business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Bosnia
Israel
Africa
Indonesia
America
Linda Rush
Glasstix
Abolish the death penalty now says reader letter
A reader urges the next governor to end state executions and abolish capital punishment, arguing it is barbaric and unjust. The letter questions supporters’ stance if a loved one faced murder charges and praises an article by Marylin Schwartz in the local paper.
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Southern Illinois
Texas
Marylin Schwartz
Waste haulers strike over contract at Midland Waste
Edwardsville based Midland Waste workers strike after contract expiry leaving 52 drivers picketing. Cities served including Collinsville Edwardsville Glen Carbon and Jerseyville assure continued service though trash pickup may run a day late with substitute drivers. Union cites demands for sick and personal leave and higher health insurance costs.
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Midland Waste
Collinsville
Edwardsville
Glen Carbon
Jerseyville
ADM Gives to Millikin University in Major Gift
Archer Daniels Midland Co. donated 5.3 million dollars to Millikin University to support renovations of the new business and technology center and to sustain operations at the student union. The gift is part of a drive hoping to raise 120 million dollars for capital projects by the end of 2006.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the University
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Jesse Jackson
Afghanistan
Joe Sorrentino
Tamms
Maryln Schwartz
17Th Street Bar & Grill
Mt. Tabor
Cobden
Edin
Elkville
Futons Frame & Mattress
Bacal
Country Pine
Sale
Dr. Dresser
Elam’s
Mattress & Foundations
Rube
Orth Pedic
Ea. Pc
Chiro
Madison County
Midland Waste Managers
Ben Dickmann
Midland
Dawn Cordle
Peggy Gowdy
Midland Waste General
Ken Penrod
John Green, Jr
Teamsters Local 50
Green
Terry Brauer
Brauer
Millikin
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