Lincoln Log notes from 1863 and 1860 history pages
A reader notice includes writing guidelines for Letters to the Voice of the Reader and a Lincoln Log excerpt from March 23, 1863 and March 24, 1860. The article references Abraham Lincoln’s correspondence with Horatio Seymour and Samuel Galloway, noting cooperation and non hostile intent in political strategy.
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New York
Horatio Seymour
Seymour
Samuel Galloway
Ohio
Galloway
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Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
Illinois Press Association
Southern Illinoisan
Bald Knob Cross needs rescue amid legal fight and decay
The Bald Knob Cross on Bald Knob Mountain faces further deterioration as panels peel away and no night illumination remains. Amid a legal battle over control, fundraising aims to raise about 1000000 dollars for repairs, with local residents urging dialogue, leadership action, and renewed Easter hope.
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Bald Knob Cross
Adam Testa
Alto Pass
Cross Fund
Illinois
Johnston City in disarray as leadership faces lawsuit
A reader accuses Johnston City officials of a hidden, unaccountable governance pattern likened to a Good Ole Boys' Club. They cite an ongoing federal lawsuit by a survivor of sexual abuse by a former firefighter, alleged destroyed evidence, and executive sessions outside open meetings rules. Citizens are urged to demand accountability and spotlight abuses in city operations.
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Johnston City
Good Ole Boys’ Club
Fire Department
Slow Down My Concern With Southern Illinois Traffic
Caeri Litton Johnston calls for safer driving in Marion citing yellow lights as signals to slow down and stop for red lights. He warns a reckless hurry will cause accidents and echoes a sentiment from Dr. Breen urging the public to slow their pace.
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Southern Illinois
Marion
Dr. Breen
Mayberry
Caeri Litton
Johnston City
Obama Shows How to Talk About Race in America
Leonard Pitts Jr argues that Barack Obama offered a calm, nuanced lesson on race during a Philadelphia speech. He praises Obama for embracing history, showing compassion across divides, and seizing a teachable moment to move the nation toward higher ground.
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Philadelphia
Jon Stewart
Daily Show
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Jesse Jackson
al Sharpton
Alan Keyes
Jeremiah Wright
America
Wright
Louis Farrakhan
Clinton
Ferraro
George W. Bush
Bob Jones University
John McCain
Ronald Reagan
Jimmy Carter
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