Sometimes war cannot be avoided and ranks of dissent
Leonard Pitts Jr. argues that while pacifism has value the nation may face times when war is necessary after brutal attacks. He cites Jeanette Rankin and MLK to show principled resistance and the limits of absolute pacifism, warning that restraint must yield to grave threats to prevent greater harm.
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Jeanette Rankin
Pearl Harbor
Congress
United States
Europe
Rankin
Montana
Capitol
Harry Belafonte
Rosa Parks
America
Afghanistan
Martin Luther King
Hitler
Neville Chamberlain
Made in Southern Illinois shines in regional business survey
The Saturday edition highlights Southern Illinois entrepreneurs and firms with national and international reach. Cobden’s Cook Portable Warehouses touts 27 million dollars in annual sales across 13 states with 150 employees. Louie’s P&R Market in Herrin distributes Italian beef seasoning via Roundy’s Evansville and others. Timberline Fisheries in Marion cites a million-dollar live-bait business shipping worldwide. Tracy Frischkorn of Elkville markets Glasstix globally, with Du Quoin partners crafting items for Ireland. Tim Grounds of Johnston City offers goose hunter services at Hankerville Lodge. The piece champions optimism, local pride, and support for regional business.
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Illinois
Cobden
Louie
P&r
Herrin
Tony
Chris Gualdoni
Roundy’s
Evansville
Ind
Super Value
Champaign
Rubinelli Foods
Chicago
Timberline
South Market Street
Marion
Southern Illinois
Tracy Frischkorn
Elkville
Tracy
John
Stacie Burke
du Quoin
Burkes
Mike
Ireland
Humphrey Warns City Life Losing Real Meaning
Hubert Humphrey laments that while cities may thrive commercially, they risk losing the true essence of life, urging leaders to protect humane values amid urban growth. He frames the issue as a danger to community spirit and public well being in modern urban centers.
Verse Excerpt Rears Sidon Merchants Across Waters
A biblical passage addresses inhabitants of the coast and Sidon merchants noting messengers crossing seas, trading grain from Shihor and harvest from the Nile, labeling them as merchants of the nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidon
Shihor
Nile
Reader questions deputy governor role and Bob Winchester
A reader letters questions the existence of a deputy governor position and a Mr. Winchester in Marion. The writer argues the deputy governor is not on the ballot and notes difficulty arranging a meeting, concluding no such person or office exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Winchester
Ryan
Mr. Winchester
Marion
Message of solidarity from Germany to Southern Illinois
A German speaker addresses friends in the Saluki area expressing anger and sadness over recent attacks in Manhattan, Washington, and near Pittsburgh. The writer recalls time in Carbondale and SIUC, emphasizes shared American identity, and pledges readiness to help while offering prayers for peace.
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Saluki
Manhattan
Washington
Pittsburgh
Carbondale
SIUC
Southern Illinois
United States
Burden Shared in Words of Faith and Gratitude
A heartfelt message recalls Kirwan Heisner as a good man loved by family and neighbors. The speaker notes sharing burdens with the Lord and praises his compassionate memory while urging faith to unburden human woes. Amen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Southern Illinoisan
Kirwan Heisner
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Leonard Pitts Jr
Miami Herald
Leonard Pitts
U.S
Asia
Mexico
Canada
Johnston City
Tim Grounds
Hankerville Lodge
Grounds
Hubert Humphrey
Doonesbury
Chase
China
Rwanda
Doris Rodgers
Anna
Germany
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