Martin defends talks on top issues at Hickory Grove meeting
U.S. Representative Lynn Martin faced a mixed reception at a Hickory Grove town meeting drawing about 45 residents from as far as Roscoe. Citizens pressed concerns on day care senior services environment and Congress honoraria while Martin defended outside earnings as not gifts and noted extensive charitable donations totaling around 53 000 in the district across years.
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R-Loves Park
Hickory Grove
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Congress
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Washington
Star Wars program cutbacks outlined by Cheney in 1990 budget
Defense Secretary Dick Cheney described a 1990 Pentagon budget that reduces the Star Wars antimissile program, preserves the Midgetman missile in tandem with MX redeployment, and questions Stealth bomber prospects. He said the budget aims for tough cuts, with 95 percent of recommendations likely to stand despite one clash with Bush on missile modernization.
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SVCC Board to Name Replacement and Roof Bid Tonight
The Sauk Valley Community College board will name a replacement for Edie Peterson of Dixon after her resignation tied to her husband David’s easement request for a hospital ambulatory center plot east of campus. Four applicants, including Dixon, Sterling, and Milledgeville residents, seek the post. The board will also consider promoting Russ Damhoff to director of sports information and naming a marketing and PR director to replace the late Ralph Gelander, who served 22 years before dying last December. Bids to replace about one third of the college roof will be discussed.
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Sterling
Milledgeville
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Gelander
Four Scout Packs Clean Up Lowell Park This Saturday
Four Dixon Cub Scout packs joined a community service litter cleanup at Lowell Park. The groups plan a city wide Cub Scout picnic in May and consider the cleanup their fee for participation.
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Bush honors Iowa dead at Norfolk memorial
President Bush praised the 47 Navy sailors killed aboard the USS Iowa at a somber Norfolk service attended by more than 3,000 people. He pledged a full investigation into the turret explosion, saying the deaths symbolize America’s pursuit of peace and freedom. The ceremony included Navy prayers, a Fleet Band procession, and remarks from Capt. Fred Moosally and others.
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Thomas Gates
Bush touts progress after first 100 days in office
President Bush called his first 100 days a good start and said there is a long road ahead. He highlighted bipartisan budget talks to cut the deficit below 100 billion next year and aid to the Nicaraguan Contras while pursuing ethics, education, and anti crime proposals as he tours California, Texas, and Florida.
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