35 Years in Springfield

I moved to Springfield 35 years ago this week.



The State Fair had just ended. Myers Brothers (downtown) was having an "after-the-fair" sale. Marine Bank had a catchy jingle on radio with "Captain Marine" singing. It was "back to school" time -- even at that funny new College south of town.

People were mad at the Governor (not because of his quirky personality) because he had rammed thru a big tax increase and made a lot of changes in State Government. The previously elected Governor was in legal trouble and going to jail.

America was starting to pull its troops back from an unpopular overseas war. Lots of people were distrustful of the President, even though he would get re-elected to a second term. His opposition was so disorganized and innefective.

Housing prices were high and credit was tightening up.



Were those the "good old days" ?