Building boom nears record Dixon year as mayor notes
Dix city building figures for the year top 8.8 million dollars with November alone at 3.26 million including a USF&G building permit and a Snyder Heating facility plus a new home. The mayor hopes December brings a possible 10 million total and a record for two decades.
Intelligence reform urged for Bush administration
A Copley News Service report from Washington argues for major changes in U S intelligence to meet new global challenges. It calls for broader language and cultural expertise, sharper analysis focusing on US interests, and a shift from broad data gathering to prioritized human intelligence and targeted counterintelligence amid Europe Japan and Soviet shifts and growing terrorism.
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Stealth bomber debuts amid budget fears and uncertain futures
The B-2 stealth bomber debuted publicly at Palmdale California, showcasing its radar and infrared invisibility and potential to penetrate advanced Soviet defenses. Analysts question financing as the program faces a $69 billion price tag and a bleak five year budget outlook withGAO projections of exceeding resources by $200 billion even with inflation adjustments.
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Legalizing drugs may be solution
Argument argues for ending drug prohibition to reduce crime and improve safety. Cites Reason editors and experts Georgette Bennett Ernest van den Haag Charles Paul Freund David Boaz Norman E Zinberg. Discusses regulation versus full legalization and the role of education separate from enforcement.
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Dixon News Lantern Dec 2 1978 Snapshot
A compiled retro item notes weather alerts and past events. It recalls predictions of snow in the days ahead from 1978 and mentions decades earlier items including 1963 Jack Ruby trial hints and a 1938 Dixon student election electing Paul Marth as mayor elect.
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