Cross bearing Utah couple walk toward Washington on highway
Stephen and Loie Carson from Glendale Utah traverse 2600 miles with a five and fifteen pound cross carrying signatures of supporters. They began March 31 in Cairo Illinois and aim to reach Washington DC by June 2 walking 80 to 100 miles weekly. They rely on church parking lots for overnight stays and donations for food gas and supplies. They view their trek as evangelism for Jesus and a showcase of Christian nation values.
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Loie Carson
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Washington, D.C
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Union workers approve 9 percent raise at Roanoke plant
ITT Night Vision and Imaging workers at Roanoke County plant vote to approve a contract with a 9 percent raise over its term. Local 82162 president says the deal passed overwhelmingly with about 700 of 1,000 workers casting ballots, 97 percent in favor after late Friday negotiations on health insurance. Plant employs 1,458 making night vision goggles for the military.
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Jefferson Davis portrait and legacy from Civil War era view
The piece profiles Jefferson Davis as West Point graduate and Confederate president. It notes his Mexican War heroism at Buena Vista, political rise from House to Senate and War Secretary, and public image as a commander born leader. It cites views from Harper’s Weekly, Geoffrey Ward, and Bruce Catton on slavery, governance, and the war.
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Harper’s Weekly
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Benen
Geoffrey Ward
Lee
Appomattox
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