Poll finds Americans more optimistic as 2001 ends
A later year close survey shows growing optimism about the U S direction despite terrorism fears.56 percent say the country is on the right track with views varying by gender race and party. Republicans largely agree while independents and Democrats split. Confidence in government protection rose from 30 percent in October to 37 percent.
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Rick Sergeant
Grand Junction
Tenn
Cuntry
Lois Kain
Santa Maria
Calif
Pakistan
India
Americans weigh direction and finances in AP poll findings
The Associated Press survey of 1,013 adults conducted Dec 14–18 by ICR weighs opinions on national direction, future family finances, stock investing, terrorism risk, and government protection. Results show 56% see right direction, 52% expect better finances, 45% see stock market as a good idea, 23% view terror risk as very likely, and 37% trust government highly to protect citizens.
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Associated Press
Alaska
Hawaii
ICR
Media
U.S
United States
Remembering Barney Boren A Williamson County tribute
Colleagues recall Barney Boren as a bipartisan beacon who shaped Illinois election practice and local governance. Officials credit his knowledge of records and machines, his humor, and a library loss felt by clerks, with Fleeting sadness and deep admiration voiced by family at a memorial ceremony.
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Paul Murphy
Boren
Murphy
Massachusetts
Susan
Lermin
Williamson County
Attornney
Fayette
Isabelle Brandt
Reversible Watercolor Paintings by Walters Relative Unveil History
Je zebell presents unusual reversible watercolor works by the uncle of a Walters friend. Paintings cover still lifes, boating scenes, landscapes, and a red wagon with children admiring an antique fire engine. Prices range 40 to 60 dollars, with Walters living between Hallidayboro and Murphysboro. He funds the shop, opens Wednesday to Sunday 9 am to 6 pm, and uses metal detector in the yard finding old fobs and cast iron pieces possibly from a tornado debris site. Walters formerly mined coal and worked in aluminum, returning to Murphysboro recently for a settled life and a cat. He can be reached at THEJEZABELL aol.com.
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Walters
Hallidayboro
Bush
Rossclare
Centralia
Murphysboro
Penn Aluminum
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