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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 2008
Page
4
The Lincoln Log column recalls January 11, 1861 when President Lincoln wrote to James Hale vowing not to yield to opponents. He cites his election victory and asserts Congress and Constitution remain the framework, warning against breaking up the government for any compromise.
A Carbondale reader recalls meeting Barack Obama near Williamson County Airport about 20 years ago. He adds that Obama spoke briefly, returned for several campaigns, and later won the Senate seat with a large majority. The writer, active in Democratic politics, believes Obama’s wins signal a historic presidential victory.
Readers may vote for the Golden Pen Award winner through Sunday January 13 by mail or on The Southern Illinoisan online site. The monthly prize honors the author of the top letter to the editor and includes an engraved gold colored pen.
Washington Post writer Kathleen Parker analyzes Hillary Clinton's tearful victory over Barack Obama in New Hampshire. The piece argues the emotion signals personal ambition tied to the Clintons' legacy, noting Bill Clinton's reaction and the broader political stakes for the nation's future.
Donald L. Brewer, longtime member and former chairman of the John A. Logan College board, was publicly honored for a 34-year tenure. The naming ceremony for the Donald L. Brewer Gymnasium and Convocation Center highlighted his 40-year history with the college and his role in its leadership.
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