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Newspaper
Bensenville Register
Location
Bensenville, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1969
Page
8
Charles E. Hayes serves as editor with Daniel E. Baumann executive editor Richard B. Friedman managing editor and Kenneth A. Knox assistant managing editor in the publication’s leadership lineup.
The FTC imposed strict requirements on promotional games sold in gas stations and stores. Retailers must publish odds and prize counts, areas covered, and end dates, and must disclose winners and distribution metrics after each program. Enforcement will determine the impact and fairness of the rules.
Congress members travel abroad during breaks at taxpayer expense with many still working overseas. In 1970s practice, 217 of 535 members reportedly traveled abroad costing about 1 million dollars in official travel. Junior members cited family vacation needs, yet overseas missions continued to study Ireland Japan and other nations, with Rep Edward Derwinski checking mail service for sailors on 6th Fleet ships in the Mediterranean.
A Chicago underground journal and a suburb circus show the dilemma in reporting. Editors face pressure from officials, sources, and readers while deciding if public knowledge outweighs the fallout. Public trust and accountability demand disclosure despite criticism and indifference.
A public pair argues for 43 potential taxes varying from Service to Air Use, Sidewalk and Street Use, Lawn use, Scenic Vista and Birth taxes. They claim these ideas could boost Illinois coffers while noting practical enforcement challenges.
A Palatine reader blasts Village President John Moodie over the Arlington Park annexation deal with Chicago Thoroughbred Enterprises. He calls the tax bonanza a failure of leadership and warns residents may oppose the move at the next election. He also argues for growth to offset taxes and questions local politics.
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