Lincoln Log notes Burns birthday celebration 1859
The Lincoln Log column recounts a January 25 1859 Springfield event marking the 100th birthday of poet Robert Burns. The evening featured toasts sentiments and songs with Abraham Lincoln among the attendees noted by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency and regional press groups.
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Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
Illinois Press Association
Southern Illinoisan
Get Back On Track Against Corporate Campaign Money
A reader urges voters to reject corporate fundraising in politics. The letter argues politicians are swayed by multinational donors and must follow ethical rules, choosing candidates who refuse corporate and special interest funding to serve the people.
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Newspaper staff roles listed for a publication
Dennis DeRossett is publisher with Gary Metro as publisher, Karen Binder as editor, Steve Binder as managing editor, and Karen Binder as special publications editor.
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Metro
Thesouthern
Karen Binder
Karen
Dennis DeRossett
Steve Binder
Marion mayor urged to back school tax referendum
A reader urges Mayor Butler to support the school construction tax referendum, arguing it funds needed facilities, creates construction jobs, and reduces home taxes. The letter notes Marion and Creal Springs students face crowded conditions and space shortages, calling for a referendum vote in the primary election.
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Williamson County
Truth Squads and the flood of political lies in the 2008 race
Kathleen Parker surveys the rise of truth squads formed to counter smear campaigns around McCain Obama and others. She cites misinformation tips from Robert Morrow and pervasive online rumors, notes factchecks by Annenberg, and recalls Edwards' mill-working father as a grounding detail amid smears and partisan spin.
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Miss Illinois Hatfield pursues Miss America title in Las Vegas
A brief tribute to Ashley Hatfield of Anna as she competes for Miss America while Miss Illinois and Southern Illinois pride her efforts. The piece notes her demanding interviews, stage presence, and regional support, and wishes her success in the Las Vegas finals.
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