Memorial Day Speaker Defends Patriotism in Charleston
Charleston native and Asbury College professor Jo seph A. Thacker urged appreciation of patriotism as gratitude, pride, and humility at Memorial Day ceremonies. He noted he cannot be neutral about his country and spoke of returning home with gladness. Thacker, a Wilmore mayoral alum and Charleston High School graduate, framed patriotism amid contemporary debates.
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Campaign Gifts Highlight Local Better Government Panel
The Committee to Better Government reported 36 candidates received 100 to 300 dollar contributions, with post primary receipts of 705 and expenses of 5800. Kenneth R. Douglas and P. Thomas Denny led reports listing multiple donors and sums, including 3500 from Dempsey Gibson and 250 from Fenton and Evan Eddy. Thacker defended constructive criticism of the country and Memorial Day unity amid a rain‑soaked speech outside the Federal Building.
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