Doubtful Case Before Louisiana’s Death Penalty
An opinion piece argues that Ronald Monroe, scheduled for execution on August 30 in Louisiana for stabbing neighbor Lenora Collins, may be innocent. It urges Governor Roemer to commute the sentence, noting lack of physical evidence and witness concerns, and criticizes the rush to the chair while highlighting the potential for judicial error.
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America
Ronald Monroe
Louisiana
Lenora Collins
Monroe
George Stinson
Michigan
Stinson
Wife No
Bluebeard
Pardon Board
Charles Roemer
Mrs. Collins
Governor Roemer
Jack the Ripper
Ted Bundy
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Reply to Letter Defending the Flag and Patriotism
Paul Bohn of Dixon argues that the U S flag symbolizes freedom and national sacrifice. He condemns flag burning as disrespectful to veterans and urges unwavering love and respect for the symbol.
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America
Paul Bohn
Dixon
Telegraph letters policy and submission rules
The Dixon Telegraph outlines letter submissions requiring signed letters with full address and telephone number. Unsigned letters will be rejected. Letters must not exceed 400 words and may be edited if longer. Writers are limited to 12 letters per year and submissions go to Voice of the People at 113 S Peoria Ave Dixon IL 61021.
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Voice of the People
Dixon Telegraph
Peoria Ave
Dixon
Woodstock revisited a nation of a generation's dream
A reflective overview traces Woodstock's 20th year impact from hallucinogenic youth culture to conservative backlash. It recalls art, memory, and modern disillusion while noting environmental decline and the enduring urge to pass a flower-era dream to later generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock Nation
Woodstock
America
Ronald Reagan
Joni Mitchell
Max Yasgur
Art and door trim collide in a humorous look at creativity
A writer fond of art reflects on college art minors and a weekend spent painting door trim. He draws unlikely parallels to Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel, then jokes about striving for inner peace in the good versus evil of trim.
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Billy Smith
Sistine Chapel
Charlton Heston
Mike
Benjamin Moore
Trim
Dixon Center Patient Care Contract Dawn at KSB Hospital
Three Dixon Developmental Center patients were admitted to KSB Hospital under a May bid contract to provide acute illness and surgical services. The agreement covers ongoing patient care between the two facilities as of August 22, 1979.
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Dixon Developmental Center
KSB Hospital
KSB
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