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Newspaper
Dixon Telegraph
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1989
Page
4
The Supreme Court split five ways in a July 3 decision over a Pittsburgh display dispute tied to Christmas and Hanukkah. The court wrestled with Establishment Clause meaning as the ACLU challenged a creche and menorah on public property.
The Supreme Court splits on Establishment issues. Rehnquist White Scalia Kennedy favor wide latitude for religion. Brennan Marshall Stevens favor strict separation. Blackmun and O Connor stress context. Past Pawtucket and Pittsburgh cases show how placement and symbols affect endorsements. Context and circumstance guide lower courts, though limits remain.
Reader Art Bennett argues against Dixon switching from the commission form to a city manager system. He claims Dixon has always operated with a commission government, cites costs and taxes as occasional results, and contends a city manager would not set prices. He urges change to move forward, warning against stagnation.
Copley News Service argues for federal mandate of infant car seats on commercial jets. The Sioux City disaster exposed the risk of infants traveling unrestrained in laps, with at least one baby killed. FAA and NTSB resistance cited. a rule requiring seats could have saved lives.
Letters to the editor must be signed and include address and phone number. Unsigned letters will not be published. Letters should be max 400 words and may be edited if longer. Writers are limited to 12 letters per year. Send submissions to Voice of the People Dixon Telegraph 113 S Peoria Ave Dixon IL 61021.
The author rejects overhyped Batman films yet rediscovers youth by reruns of the 1960s Batman TV series. He recalls favorites like the Bat Mobile and gadgets, notes the show’s humor, and fondly mentions childhood adventures with friend Kevin Reid. He also reflects on how hype shaped his movie choice and a playful scene with his dog.
On August 1 1979 Dixon welcomed Fung Ming Restaurant at 319 W First St as the city’s first Chinese restaurant and first full scale ethnic eatery. Wai Ting Seto manager hails from Canton Province China. The event marked a milestone for Dixon dining and cultural diversity.
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