Dylan's Antihero Rock Reframes Pop Music
The piece argues Bob Dylan reshapes pop by adopting an antihero stance. It notes his unpretentious persona, links to James Dean, and hints that his poetry and democratic patriotism redefine youth culture and the era's rock acts while acknowledging possible limits to lasting change.
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Philip Werdell
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Bobby Dylan
Dylan
Bach
Mozart
Tolstoy
Joe Hill
Gertrude Stein
James Dean
Scout Receives God and Country Award in Herrin
Gary Lemmon son of Mr and Mrs Fred Lemmon 1212 Laura Jane Marion was presented the Boy Scout God and Country Award at First Methodist Church Herrin for church attendance active participation bible study and other activities. Gary is a member of Troop 16.
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Gary Lemmon
Fred Lemmon
Laura Jane
Marion
First Methodist Church
Herrin
Gary
Troop 16
Sixth annual ice cream social and homecoming
The sixth annual ice cream social and homecoming will be held at the community center in Dongola Saturday at 6 p.m. Local talent will provide entertainment. The public is invited.
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Dongola
Marion girl chosen for Illinois Girls State at MacMurray
Kitty McCormick daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond McCormick 607 Hedfield St Marion has been selected as a representative to Girls State sponsored by the Marion American Legion auxiliary The event begins today at MacMurray College Jacksonville with about five hundred attendees expected in the program modeled after Illinois government
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitty McCormick
Raymond McCormick
Hedfield St
Marion
Tollinois
MacMurray College
Jacksonville
American Legion Auxiliary
Illinois
Band Contest Deadline July 1 at Illinois State Fair
July 1 is the deadline for applications to a young people's band contest at the Illinois State Fair August 12 to 21. Rock and roll combos from across the state are invited. each group may have seven members max and none may exceed 25. No entry fee. Two winners are chosen on each of the first nine days, then in a play-off final day. Entry blanks: Young America Fair in care of Illinois State Fair, Box 576, Springfield.
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Young America Fair
Springfield
Dukes to Play for Two Dances at Marion Teen Town
The Paducah Dukes of Paducah Kentucky, Murray State University students, will perform at 8 p.m. Friday The Ambassador House along Route 37 north of Marion. They will also play at 8 p.m. Saturday at Marion Teen Town.
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Ambassador House Rt. 37
Marion
Paducah
Murray State University
Conservation Workshop Set at Southern Illinois University
A six week high school conservation workshop begins July 3 at Southern Illinois University Little Grassy Lake Camps. Director Henry Schafermeyer leads a work centered program with field projects and early start at 6 am. The Little Grassy program offers six one week sessions for selected youths across Illinois.
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Southern Illinois University
Little Grassy Lake
Henry Schafermeyer
SIU
Sius
Illinois
Superintendent of Public Instruction
July 1 Deadline to File for Tuition Aid
Illinois high school graduates in districts without a junior college must notify their school boards by July 1 of intent to enroll in a junior college to qualify for district tuition. State law requires districts to pay tuition for grads at qualified junior colleges if notice is filed. late filing may yield partial district payment. Forms are available at high schools and county superintendents.
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Illinois
Invention of Bowling and the Ten Pin Twist
The game of nine pins arrived with Dutch settlers in the 17th century and faced a blue law ban. To evade the law players added a 10th pin, giving rise to modern bowling as it is known today.
Students offer ideas to improve area schools
Kendra Snyder and Regina Travelstead present changes they want. Students call for more subjects especially languages, a student lounge with vending and a record player, longer school days with electives, longer lunches, open campus freedom, and girls' team sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regina
Travelstead
Marion
Tammy Brundage
Murphysboro
Are Today's Teens Conformists in Opinion Drives
A nationwide study of high school students finds they mirror values of parents classmates or society and let what others think shape their own views. Readers invited to mail opinions to the Southern Illinois offices in Carbondale Marion Murphysboro or Herrin for publication next week.
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Southern Illinois
Carbondale
Marion
Murphysboro
Herrin
Air Force Revamps Reenlistment for Former Servicemen
The Air Force announces changes to the Prior Service program allowing former servicemen to reenlist up to two years after discharge at the same rank, with location options in the United States or overseas. For details contact the Carbondale Recruiting Office at 512 West Main St or call 457-2231.
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U.S. Air Force
Air Force
Armed Forces
United States
Ofice
West Main St
Carbondale
Jackson youths win judging prizes at SIU
Four Jackson County 4H club members earned A ratings at the District 4 H live stock and dairy judging contest at Southern Illinois University. Darryl McLaughlin Curtis McLaughlin and Michael Kiefer of Murphysboro achieved A in dairy judging while Kenneth Korando of Ava earned an A in livestock judging. SIU School of Agriculture staff supervised.
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Jackson County
Southern Illinois University
Darryl McLaughlin
Curtis McLaughlin
Michael Kiefer
Murphysboro
Kenneth Korando
Ava
SIU School of Agriculture
Union County 4H Share-The-Fun Festival Thursday
Union County 4H clubs hold a Share The Fun Festival in Jonesboro Grade School gym at 8 p.m. featuring acts from each club plus a queen and princess contest.
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Union County
Jonesboro
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