John Milton

John Milton (9 December 1608 – 8 November 1674) was an English poet, polemicist, man of letters, and a civil servant for the Commonwealth of England under Oliver Cromwell. He wrote at a time of religious flux and political upheaval, and is best known for his epic poem Paradise Lost (1667), written in blank verse.

Milton's poetry and prose reflect deep personal convictions, a passion for freedom and self-determination, and the urgent issues and political turbulence of his day. Writing in English, Latin, Greek, and Italian, he achieved international renown within his lifetime, and his celebrated Areopagitica (1644)—written in condemnation of pre-publication censorship—is among history's most influential and impassioned defences of free speech and freedom of the press.

William Hayley's 1796 biography called him the "greatest English author", and he remains generally regarded "as one of the preeminent writers in the English language", though critical reception has oscillated in the centuries since his death (often on account of his republicanism). Samuel Johnson praised Paradise Lost as "a poem which...with respect to design may claim the first place, and with respect to performance, the second, among the productions of the human mind", though he (a Tory and recipient of royal patronage) described Milton's politics as those of an "acrimonious and surly republican".

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Morgan picks up Joseph’s House seat

Milton Independent 07 Nov 2018

For the first time in more than a decade, a Milton resident will represent the district. Republican Leland Morgan, a retired Vermont Air National Guard officer, was elected with the second-most votes in the district that covers the Champlain Islands and the West Milton area ... Newcomer John Palasik, a retired 37-year Milton police officer, earned the most support with 2,171 votes....

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Many metro Atlanta communities vote on earlier Sunday booze sales

Atlanta Journal 07 Nov 2018

rather than 12.30 p.m ... Few results were available as of press time ... Recommended for you ... Other cities that held referendums include Acworth, Alpharetta, Atlanta, Austell, Avondale Estates, Brookhaven, Chamblee, Clarkston, College Park, Decatur, Doraville, Dunwoody, Hapeville, Johns Creek, Kennesaw, Marietta, Milton, Powder Springs, Roswell, Sandy Springs, Smyrna, South Fulton, Stone Mountain, Tucker and Union City ... ....

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Voter turnout high across Valley

The Danville News 07 Nov 2018

Election Day brought out many voters on Tuesday despite the rainy weather across the Valley. At the Third Ward in Milton, where it was steady stream of voters but no lines, Judge of Elections John Thomas said it was a "very big turnout for a midterm.". By 10 a.m. 130 voters came and by 12.30 p.m. it was 174 voters, he said. "We only had 100 voters total all day in the May primary," he noted ... "We need to straighten this country out ... .......

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Obituaries for November 7

Hawaii Tribune-Herald 07 Nov 2018

Survived by brothers, Benjamin (Helen) Fuellas of Honolulu and John Fuellas of Kailua-Kona; sisters. Rose Milton of Honalo and Shirley Uchima of Hilo; nieces and nephews....

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Church events happening in the area

The Oneida Daily Dispatch 07 Nov 2018

Under Downriver Spires. Send information by email to downriverlife@thenewsherald.com. List the time, date, location, cost and contact information. For a complete listing, visit TheNewsHerald.com/Downriver_Life.Events added this week. Community Healing Service. At the Rockwood First Congregational Church, 22600 Mather Street, Rockwood, at 6.30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov ... For more information, call John at 734-692-1421 or Milton at 734-675-8999....

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Turnout high across Valley

The Danville News 06 Nov 2018

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Georgia Election Day 2018: Voters already lining up ahead of polls opening

Atlanta Journal 06 Nov 2018

There are several property tax relief measures specific to cities in North Fulton, including in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mountain Park and Roswell ... Residents in Alpharetta, Atlanta, College Park, Hapeville, Johns Creek, Milton, Roswell, Sandy Springs, South Fulton and Union City will decide whether to allow earlier Sunday alcohol sales at restaurants beginning at 11 a.m....

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Who is Geoffrey Cox, the new figure at the heart of Brexit talks?

The Guardian 06 Nov 2018

Geoffrey Cox has become in a few short months one of the most important figures in the cabinet. Until becoming attorney general in July, Cox had been best known for topping the list as the MP with the highest outside earnings in parliament, because he continued to work as a QC while representing his seat in Devon ... Britain, he said, would come to life after Brexit, quoting John Milton’s Areopagitica ... .......

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John Fisher Hesson

Gallatin News 05 Nov 2018

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by a son and daughter-in-law, Milton Ray and Jane Hesson, three brothers, Hilus Hesson, Hilary “Bill” Hesson and Dee Hesson, five sisters, Ona Wilburn, Ruth Bennett, Louise Roberts, Ruby Dickens and Edna Dickens....

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Alpharetta takes first step to greet telecoms with conditions

The Oneida Daily Dispatch 05 Nov 2018

ALPHARETTA, Ga ... The Alpharetta Planning Commission voted unanimously Nov ... The City Council heard a first reading of the revised code Nov ... 12 ... Earlier this year, Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek and Roswell joined other municipalities throughout the state in passing measures protesting a bill in the Legislature that would have broadened the rights of telecom companies to place equipment in public right of ways within cities ... .......

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Sex assault charge against teacher's aide dropped

San Francisco Chronicle 04 Nov 2018

MILTON, Mass. (AP) — Prosecutors in Massachusetts have dropped a sexual assault charge against a Milton teacher's aide. The Patriot Ledger reports the Norfolk District Attorney's Office has filed a court declaration saying it will no longer prosecute the case against John O'Connor, a teacher's aide at the Cunningham School in Milton....

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James Rouse of Greensboro

News & Record 04 Nov 2018

James Rouse of Greensboro. Military Branch. Navy. Town from time at service. Glen Echo Heights, Md. Highest rank ... “ They also serve who only stand and wait.” John Milton (2) Atomic Veterans ... ....

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