Abortion issue and court power debate intensifies
The piece argues the abortion rights movement is losing momentum as court justices age and shift, while Operation Rescue gains recruits and police clashes rise. It notes Democratic lawmakers urge removing abortion rights from the party platform, signaling political realignment amid rising pro life sentiment.
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Scalia
O’connor
Kennedy
Brennan
Marshall
Blackmun
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
House
Ron Brown
New York
John LaFalce
LaFalce
The Dividing Line on Roe v Wade and the Supreme Court
The article argues the Supreme Court overstepped its authority on abortion and other social issues, contrasting liberal and conservative eras. It criticizes the Warren Court, notes justices Marshall and Brennan, and urges Congressional remedies, retirements, or constitutional limits to curb judicial power.
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Bernard Nathanson
Nixon
Reagan
High Court
Supreme Court
United States
Marshall
Brennan
America
National Review
Terry Eastland
William Douglas
Eastland
Chambers
Life Magazine
Congress
Protester letters spark debate on abortion views in Dixon
A reader submission to Voice of the People denounces abortion protesters as misrepresented by media and praises crisis pregnancy centers. It contrasts prolife kindness with alleged profit motives of the abortion industry, cites statistics on abortion risks, and urges readers to pray for the deceived. Signed by Kie Maas of Dixon with submission instructions included.
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Ann Landers
Ann
House of Hope
Sterling
Northern Illinois
Crisis Pregnancy Center
Rockford
Sunny Ridge
U.S
Voice of the People
Dixon Telegraph
S. Peoria Ave
Dixon, Il
Congress for thrift reform faces tough test
Congress confronts the S&L rescue plan after Bush proposes capital standards and regulatory shifts. Sen. Riegle's version eases some rules, delaying reforms and widening deposit insurance risk. Critics warn weaker thrifts could grow, demanding strong safeguards to protect depositors and taxpayers.
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Capitol Hill
Congress
S&l
Bush
Donald Riegle
Senate Banking Committee
S&ls
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
Treasury Department
Senate Committee
Sacramento
Calif
Bee
News from the road after time away
A travel journal style reflection notes coming back from out of state with farmers hopeful after droughts. It mentions Illinois reaching the Final Four and U of I fan celebrations in Arizona, plus comments on ethanol push, plastic packaging, and general friction between everyday life and policy. The tone mixes humor and rural optimism.
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Secretary of Defense
Illinois
Arizona
U of I
Illini
Phoenix
Things Dixon Talked About April 13 1979 to 1939
A digest of old items and notes from Dixon records includes a 1979 UPI survey showing gasoline prices nationwide with Dallas regular at 65.5 cents and New York premium at 99.9 cents, plus 1964 plans for a new Dixon off street parking lot and a 1939 robbery at a Ravine Avenue service station with about $40 taken.
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Dallas
New York City
UPI
Dixon
Telegraph
Sunray D-X Oil Co
Stephen Berei
C. W. Kerr
Ravinie Avenue
East River Street
On your payroll Illinois lawmakers listed in billing records
Springfield 37th District Senator Calvin Schuneman of Prophetstown at 306 Washington Street and 35th District Senator Harlan Rigney of Freeport in box 691 are among lawmakers associated with payroll billing records.
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Calvin Schuneman
Washington St. Prophetstown
Harlan Rigney
P.O. Box
Freeport
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Cove
Three Milesland
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People
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Alexis de Tocqueville
William E. Shaw
Jim Nelson
Trina Rebly
Scott Brown
LeeAnn Horn
Mark Fane
Thomas Mekeel
Robert Fenwick
Bruce Belman
Dave Johnson
Maria Nicholson
Tracey L
Judi Bois
E. Smith Jr
Delbert Pitman
Joyce Draper
Pearl
Peoria Avenue
Springfield
Nees Mares Olson
Pia St. Dixon
Richard A
Rep
Richard Mulcahey
Center St
Durand
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