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Du Quoin State Fair Adds Large New Multipurpose Arena
The Du Quoin State Fair plans a major expansion with a 4700 seat multipurpose building set for completion next year. The new facility will surpass the Cape Girardeau Show Me Center in size, signaling a bold upgrade for Southern Illinois festivities.
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Southern Illinois Fair Boosts Regional Economy and Jobs
The Southern Illinois economy gains several million dollars from last year’s fair activity and a new multipurpose building could raise annual boosts to 50 to 100 million. Nearly 200 construction jobs created. long-term plans include tractor pulls, monster trucks, concerts, and trade shows. The Du Quoin State Fair horse arena opened recently and hosts events including the Illinois Junior Rodeo Association.
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Lawmakers in your bedroom PAGE TURNER CLARENCE
Clarence Page argues the Supreme Court ruling on Texas sodomy prompts a heated culture war. He cites Frist and O Connor while condemning Scalia and Thomas for partisan hypocrisy and urges tolerance of civil unions and gay marriages despite political resistance.
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Rumsfeld Right on NATO Funding and Belgium Law
Philip Terzian argues Belgium’s universal war crimes law risks arrests of world leaders including Rumsfeld and Powell. He notes Belgium amended the law to limit cases to residents, easing NATO funding changes and avoiding a broader crisis.
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