Cherry Pie and Black Jack Logans Parlor Memories
Mark Duran Samuels recalls a Benton childhood with cherry pie at the Kewpie Cafe and visits to John A. Logan’s early Benton life. He connects classmates, local landmarks, and Logan’s rise from Benton politician to Civil War era national figure, reflecting on family ties and Southern Illinois history.
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Logan
Jackson County
Randolph County
Louisville University
Cairo
Shawneetown
Illinois General Assembly
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Congress
Jack
Marion
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Columbia Military Academy
Columbia
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Mary Charles
Southern
Illinois
Father Abraham
Franklin County
Williamson County
Murphysboro
Mineta and Magaw criticised for airline security stance
Ann Coulter attacks Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta and ATF chief John Magaw over safety measures. She argues the ban on pilots carrying guns and rejection of a trusted traveler program leave airlines vulnerable, criticizing Congress and civil libertarians while calling for stronger action and profiling.
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John Magaw
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Transportation Security
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Randy Weaver
Senate
New York Times
Pakistan
Israel
Bush
Congress
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