Wrights fall leads to calls for ethics overhaul in Congress
The column argues Jim Wright faces rough justice amid accusations of outside income and gifts while condemning a long entrenched House culture. It likens the fall to historical reversals, questions Republican gloating, and urges sweeping House reform to curb arrogance and corruption. It notes Bush’s stance on the ethics bill and praises democracy in action.
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Bush Polish initiative ties aid to reform progress
President Bush promised swift U S aid to Poland in return for reforms, linking debt relief and loans to liberalization efforts. While Jaruzelski’s government signals openness, skeptics note historic failures on free markets and privatization. IMF terms demand hard market reforms before funding. The push aims to speed Eastern Europe change while demanding strict, verifiable steps.
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Bush Leads Bipartisan Cut in Federal Deficit Plan
President Bush spearheads a bipartisan first step to trim the $100 million deficit in the $1.6 trillion fiscal year budget. The deal reduces the deficit by $27 billion, with $5.3 billion in new revenues and $500 million from IRS enforcement. Military spending falls to $299.2 billion while capital gains tax cut to 15 percent remains on the table.
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Ready for spring to bust out all over
Nostalgic N per sonal column recalls springs past in Ohio and Illinois. The author fondly contrasts modern impatience with childhood chores and seasonal rituals. Memories include raking leaves, castor oil, old stoves, washing water, canning, and the Dinky train to Mendota. The piece ends urging readers to welcome a new spring with optimism.
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Jayne
Anderson’s Pond
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van Orin
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Windy
Grand opening of Dixon track marks girls sports milestone
Auered notes from April 20 1979 mark Dixon hosting first track meets on the new surface at A C Bowers Field as the grand opening. The feature emphasizes the milestone for girls sports in Dixon, with the surface described as down and pliable and Dixon avoiding an invitational.
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Dixon
Chicago and North Western
Nelson
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