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Uncle Joe Cannon Enjoys Peaceful Quiet Life in Danville
The 89 year old former speaker Joseph Gurney Cannon, now retired in Danville Illinois, spends his days in his library reading the news and reminiscing. He keeps a daily routine with breakfast, bank visits, and country drives, avoiding political commentary while maintaining interest in world affairs and Coolidge era governance.
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