A story of bravery

Shot down, Springfield man evaded Nazis and joined Dutch Underground

By Dr. Mark DePue

Kenneth “Tuck” Belton of Springfield didn’t give much thought to tulips while he was growing up in rural Tallula. They were just a sure sign that summer would soon arrive in central

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Guest Opinion | Thursday, May 27,2010

Freedom is not free

One soldier’s story on the eve of the Korean War 60th anniversary

By Dr. Mark DePue

“Freedom is not free” writes William W. (Bill) Smith of Quincy whenever he signs his book, A Moment in Time. Bill speaks with considerable authority on the subject of freedom, having spent