Be Prepared Bush Emerges as Mr President
Washington column praises George Bush for lifelong readiness from wartime pilot to vice president. It argues his steady preparation explains his rise, noting January moves to raise ethics, outreach to Black voters, and smooth Cabinet picks shaping his presidency.
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Bush’s Early White House Tenor Echoes Reagan Era
James J. Kilpatrick compares Bush's early presidency to Reagan noting a deft press conference performance eight years after Reagan’s style. He cites Bush handling of abortion, Defense Secretary nominee Tower, and the S and L bailout debate, with cautious optimism about future budget talks and foreign visits.
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Teachers Strike Sparks Debate In Franklin Grove
A concerned parent and resident voices strong opinions on teacher pay, workload, and district comparisons. She argues for higher salaries, cites local workloads, extracurriculars, and tax bases while praising teachers’ non-monetary rewards and urging career shifts if unhappy.
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AIDS news turning bad or good doubts raised in Washington
In Washington a panel of AIDS researchers and activists warned that recent gains may backfire. Behavioral changes cut new infections among gays, blood supplies are safer, and funding rises to 1.6 billion, yet fears grow that success could lessen resolve. Minority communities bear rising infections while policy may tilt toward viewing AIDS as an underclass disease.
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Reagan
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Dixon appoints Richard Dusing as police chief in 1979
The Dixon City Council named Richard L. Dusing chief of police. A 20 year Dixon officer and lifelong resident, Dusing joined the force as a patrolman on June 26, 1958, later becoming sergeant and lieutenant.
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Lessons From the Cuban Missile Crisis Conference
Key figures from the 1962 crisis gathered in a Harvard hosted forum to candidly recount fears, misjudgments, and human factors behind the brink escalation. Participants stressed openness and warned of inflated troop estimates, noting vital lessons about fallibility and decision making.
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