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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 2006
Page
6
King Jr spoke on poverty racism and militarism urging Americans to reject violence as a path to terrorism. He emphasized agape love dissolving racial lines and warned against wielding power as a superpower. The speech challenged harmful word associations and stressed unity beyond color and background.
Today's program runs from 9 a.m. with Shorthorn Open Show and draft horse hitch at the Livestock and Horse arenas, through 11 p.m. with Skee Pryor Blue's Review and Brittany acts. Key events include Charolais Open Show at 11 a.m. and Harness Racing at the Grandstand, plus multiple free entertainment options across Midway and Veterans tents.
Sherman Sills and Lisa Albert traveled from Salem to see Jennings perform despite heavy rain. Jennings and his band received tremendous applause as he thanked fans for braving the weather. The Veterans Entertainment Tent kicks off a weeklong slate with Blue Oyster Cult and The Marshall Tucker Band upcoming performances.
Congregation Beth Jacob hosts a dual afternoon raising funds for Beth Jacob, the Women’s Center, and Good Samaritan House. Volunteers praised strong community support as attendees sampled traditional dishes like noodle bugel and potato latkes while others had items appraised. Local residents Linda Harrison and Jenny Rehwaldt brought kitchens utensils and postcards, hoping for hidden value. organizers and appraisers stayed upbeat throughout the day.
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