Dunkirk remembered as a defining wartime miracle
The piece reflects on the Dunkirk evacuation of 1940, when 345,000 Allied troops were rescued under German fire. It praises the logistical achievement, the resilience of ordinary people, and Winston Churchill’s leadership, drawing a parallel to 1980s politics and the quest for national greatness.
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France
Dunkirk
Britain
Briish
Germany
Winston Churchill
House of Commons
Retire to begin wisdom honored by Jackson County seniors
The Jackson County chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons honors nine senior citizens for outstanding community contributions. The 70s and 80s group includes Gilbert Gray Francis Ley Farth Norman Moore Nathan Nagle Olga Nagle Charles Trail Mary Trail Jewell Trulove and Mary Wakelaw. The piece urges respect for elder counsel and frames retirement as active engagement rather than idleness.
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Jackson County
China
West
American Association of Retired Persons
Gilbert Gray
Francis Ley Farth
Norman Moore
Nathan
Olga Nagle
Charles
Mary Trail
Jewell Trulove
Mary
Carter Turning Tide Says Safire Commentary
William Safire critiques Jimmy Carter's campaign rhetoric in The New York Times Washington, arguing his messages mix rustiness with a flawed defense of policy. The piece contrasts his promises to turn the tide with inflation, unemployment, and defense budget tensions, noting inconsistencies and persistent self defense.
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William Safire
New York Times
Washington
Jimmy Carter
Rose Garden
Carter
Ed Muskie
Joseph L. Powell
Io Week
H.L. Mencken
America
Nixon
Congress
George Wallace
United States
Ford
Vietnam
Sens
Mondaije
Muskie
Residents urge Murphysboro to keep brick North Street
An open letter to Murphysboro city leaders and residents protests proposed resurfacing of North Street in 1980. The writer argues brick streets define local character and history, urges council to resist asphalt and preserve the town’s unique brick roadway heritage.
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Southern Ilinoisan
Murphysboro
North Street
Preserve North Street Beauty Against Blacktop Plan
A Murphysboro reader urges Mayor Bowers to reconsider proposed blacktop resurfacing of North Street. The letter defends the street’s brick, tree lined charm and argues traffic is moderate and the alley between North and Walnut Streets is poorer and should be prioritized for repairs.
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Walnut Street
North Street
North
Walnut Streets
6Th Street
H. D. Switzer
Murphysboro
Deregulation push for trucking gains House support
Editorial urges passage of HR 6418 as a weakened form of S 1400 to deregulate trucking. It argues repeal of the carrier exemption from anti trust laws and shifted burden of proof would boost competition, reduce costs and inflation, and strengthen the nation with fewer regulations. The piece urges readers to contact Representative Paul Simon.
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Southern Illinoisan
Senate
Paul Simon
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C
Letter regarding Zeigler mine strike and job test dispute
A reader replies to a May 20 article about the Zeigler Mines No 2 and No 11 wildcat strike. The writer denies blame for hundreds losing work, explains their test for a Zeigler Preparation Plant job, and disputes being the intended electrician referenced by Gaston. The letter questions whether the feared events occurred and notes a supervisor and instructor involved.
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Southern Illnoisan
Wildcat
Zeigler Mines
No. 11
Gaston
Zeigler
Rend Lake College
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