Poll shows broad Illinois support for illegal flag desecration
A new poll indicates 70 percent of Illinois residents favor a constitutional amendment to allow making flag desecration illegal, with 66 percent disagreeing that burning the flag is appropriate free speech. Nationally 65 percent support the amendment, while opposition and protection views vary.
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Springfield
Citizens Flag Alliance
The
American Legion
U.S. Supreme Court
People
Marty Justis
High Court
U.S
Congress
House
Senate
Alliance
Illinois
New Jersey
Winkle-Swanwick School Reunion Set For July 8
Perry County reunion for Winkle and Swanwick School alumni and other rural schools will take place July 8 at Swanwick Bethel Cemetery picnic grounds. Organizer Joanne Hepp invites former students and teachers to attend for a noon potluck, cake walk at 3 pm, and socializing in the shade. A $4 per family donation helps cover meal and restrooms. No reservations. bring lawn chairs.
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Perry County
Swanwick Bethel Cemetery
Joanne Hepp
Winkle
Swanwick
Bauersachs
Perry County Jail Museum plans summer events
Perry County Historical Society and Jail Museum announce summer activities. A 1 p.m. Monday meeting at 108 W Jackson St Pinckneyville invites new and prospective members. The museum recently renovated displays and hosted visitors including an Airstream group. The 2006 raffle quilt Indian Summer is in progress with 1950s colors. The cookbook Recipes from Museum Friends and Volunteers features 360 recipes from 90 contributors, printed on cardstock binder and priced 16 dollars with mail orders 5 dollars shipping. The vate County Historical Society meets June 13 at Grecian Steakhouse Pinckneyville with 6 p.m. meal and 7 p.m. meeting on Land Between the Rivers Southern Illinois Heritage Area. Senator Durbin introduced legislation to create the area spanning 17 southern Illinois counties between Mississippi and Ohio Rivers.
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Perry County
Perry County Historical Society and
Jail Museum Committee
W. Jackson Street
Pinckneyville
Vate County
Turf crew backs all-new front mount mowers with diesel power
These front mount mowers deliver year round versatility with Sh driven traction and high performance 28 or 36 HP diesel engines. The ZD Pro Series targets turf pros seeking reliable, adaptable equipment for diverse maintenance tasks.
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Richard Durbin
Barack Obama
Durbin
Matt.admian
See
Lyell
Nicole
Marion
Richard Lyell
Williamson County
Charles Garnall
Nicole Sack
Thesouthern
Perry County Historical Society
Christi Mathis
Kubota
F.B. McAfoos & Company
St. Hwy
E. Benton, IL
Kishofa
Kubota.com
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