THE last word is never uttered on the vexed question of policing in 21st-century Britain.
We have a long history of riots, disturbances, insurrections and demonstrations in which the public discussion is continually diverted from the substantive issues at stake the repeal of the Corn Laws, the demand for a People’s Charter of democratic rights, the right to strike, the right to a job, against nuclear weapons and imperialist wars, against the imposition of the poll tax, anger at deaths in the hands of the police and so on.
The temper of the crowd and the tactical disposition of the police are always factors in determining what happens on the day while the attempt by authority always buttressed by an obedient and servile media to frame the principal issue as one of public order is always present.
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Eldon Man Killed in Miller County Crash
An Eldon man died Monday evening in a one-vehicle accident that occurred in Miller County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a westbound 2000 Dodge Caravan, driven by 44-year-old Kevin L. Reeves of Eldon, was on Route M, west of Adams Road, operating on its rims just after 5:30, when it left the roadway on the right side, returned to the roadway, then ran off the left side and impacted a tree.
Reeves was pronounced dead at the scene at 6:18 p.m. by Miller County Paramedic Aaron Steenbergen. Reeves was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, according to the report. The body was taken to Rekus Millard Funeral Home.
Work on new Holden DPW site continues
Ken Cleveland
HOLDEN Snow and other winter weather can slow things down.
But they cannot stop progress on Holden’s new facility to house the Department of Public Works.
Work on the $15 million project has been continuing, focused for now on underground infrastructure at the 18 Industrial Drive site.
Construction started in November and was projected to be complete in 15 months, early in 2022, if things remain on schedule. The department would move from its current Adams Road location after that, expecting to be settled in its new home by summer 2022.
“Site utility work is being performed,” DPW Director John Woodsmall said recently, including the water main installation.
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