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He knew the streets, alleys, and playgrounds from han.
He had friends and relatives in all parts of the city.
This coincided with the election of the first Black mayor for the city.
Louis, a place where he had been raised.
After returning from Viet Nam at the end of 1970, the author found himself working at City Hall in East St.
Since the 1970\'s there has been a steady decline of this city, in the shadow of the Gateway Arch.
Louis, Illinois had, and still has, a very colorful history.
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