Death on the Diamond blends baseball lore and murder
In 1934 the St Louis Cardinals contend for the pennant in a film noir style plot where murders target the team. The MGM movie features real players in authentic uniforms at Sportsman's Park with Robert Young as rookie Larry Kelly solving the case before the pennant decider. The piece notes the Cardinals later win the 1934 World Series and recalls on-field drama with Ducky Medwick.
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Letter Policy for Readers Submissions at The Southern Illinoisan
Readers may submit signed letters up to 250 words addressing current issues. Include name and hometown and provide a phone number for verification. numbers are not published. The paper reserves the right to edit and will not publish libelous personal attacks.
Officials contact details for Kirk and Shimkus listed
U S Senator Mark Kirk and U S Representative John Shimkus provide contact numbers and websites for constituent outreach. Includes district and Washington, D C lines and a web address for each office.
SIU Carbondale Chancellor criticized over union talks
Faculty Association president defends bargaining team as SIU Carbondale Chancellor Rita Cheng accuses no meetings while the union says summer talks occurred and were hindered by administration lack of authority. The letter also questions Rep Best's fitness for public office and contrasts political climates in Illinois and Wisconsin.
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Rita Cheng
the Southern
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Drive sober test sparks concerns over DUI limits
A reader criticizes an Illinois IDOT sobriety test report at John A Logan College claiming 13 cocktails define the driving limit. The letter argues even one or two drinks impair driving and warns the article risks giving a dangerous message to both young and older readers.
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Unhappy with Bost's comments
A reader criticizes Rep. Mike Bost for describing mentally ill individuals as the craziest of the crazies in connection with Gov. Pat Quinn's Chester Mental Health Center closure. The letter condemns the language as disrespectful and harmful to those with mental illness.
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Mike Bost
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Chester Mental Health Center
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Wisconsin job gains outpace Illinois in August data hints
An AP wire report notes Illinois unemployment rose in August while Wisconsin climbs in business climate rankings with a 17 state gain. Gov Walker touts 25 000 new jobs in four months and 5000 more in June as Illinois loses about 6000, suggesting a shifting jobs picture if validated.
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Reader letter criticizes editorials on Obama and Congress
A Southern Illinois reader from Murphysboro denounces a local editorial as biased against Obama and biased toward conservative views. The letter accuses Congress of hostage tactics and urges fairer coverage of federal affairs.
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