Democrats pledge to bury race exchanges in debate
In a two hour MSNBC debate Obama, Clinton and Edwards discussed race and campaign finance as Clinton wins a Michigan primary noted as meaningless under party rules. Edwards pressed on donations from drug and insurance firms while Obama and Edwards claimed no lobbyist funds.
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Romney gains in Michigan set stage for South Carolina clash
Romney wins Michigan with 39.4 percent as McCain and Huckabee trail. He seeks momentum into South Carolina where McCain vows to win and Huckabee emphasizes long haul effort. Clinton leads Democrats with 58.7 percent as undecided delegates rise. Voters cite Romney’s Michigan roots and campaign funding.
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Pinckneyville weighs move to retire Police Chief Day
City officials consider forcing Police Chief Paul Day to retire amid department layoffs and resignations. Interim chief to be named from within the force with pay adjustments, aiming for a May 1 replacement. City Attorney said council approval needed. Beltz backs the plan and Day warns hardship will grow.
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Local MLK events in Carbondale honor King legacy
Carbondale hosts The Life and Legacy of Dr Martin Luther King Jr at the Civic Center with multiple events including an NAACP breakfast at Grinnell Hall SIUC a Freedom for All March ending at the downtown pavilion a Barry Scott King speeches tribute and an art exhibit at 51 South SIUC. Audience events include a Remembrance dinner and a spoken word extravaganza with campus groups and community sponsors. Contact details and emails are listed for tickets and information.
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Professor to speak in Urbana on MLK themes and change
Brown notes his father Floyd urged awareness of Black community developments during seminary training. He credits books like The Fire Next Time and Manchild in the Promised Land for shaping his education and spiritual advising.
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Pianist concert aids musician seeking tuition funds
Ryu, a pianist who began from a church melody heard by her mother, pursued music studies after a friend’s tip about SIUC. Encouraged by a Pusan teacher, she chose Carbondale to study, and now headlines a benefit concert to assist a musician in need with tuition costs.
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