Reality sinks in Bush readies for life as president
Washington report notes George Bush realizing he will become the next president. He reflects on power, the Chadha case, and his stance on the line-item veto, War Powers Act, and balanced budget while maintaining a calm, confident posture before inauguration.
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Tint laws spark fits over window glare and safety
Paul Starnes of Dixon voices frustration with Wisconsin Illinois tint rules affecting front side windows. He cites tickets from 1987 and 1988, claims misrepresentation of the law, and argues for probable cause and broader allowances on front and back windows. He questions enforcement and suggests policy changes.
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Telegraph letters policy for Dixon Telegraph readers
Letters to the editor must be signed with address and telephone number. Unsigned letters will not be published. Submissions are limited to 400 words, with longer letters edited. Writers may submit up to 12 letters per year to Voice of the People at Dixon Telegraph, 113 S Peoria Ave, Dixon IL 61021.
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Murder in Amazon rain forest leader Mendes Filho killed
Francisco Mendes Filho, head of a 3000-strong rubber tappers union in Brazil, was gunned down at his home amid a long battle to protect the Amazon rain forest. His murder highlights the clash between forest preservation and ranching interests, drawing global attention to environmental justice and government responsibility.
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Amazon Rain Forests
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Sacramento
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Grandmothers of the Eighties a New Breed Talk
A nostalgic portrait contrasts past and present grandmothers from aproned hosts to motorcyclist shoppers. The piece notes varied parenting styles, quirky notes from a granddaughter’s note about farm chores, and celebrates modern grandmothers while humorously guessing how they’ll be remembered.
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Fires, strikes mark January retrospectives from 1939 to 1979
A 1979 Dixon alert reports a trailer fire sparked by bathroom wiring despite new smoke alarms. A 1964 Sterling warehouse blaze destroyed two trucks and damaged goods, with fire crews on scene for hours. A 1939 Supreme Court argument over Wagner Act rights for striking workers concluded unfavorably for the labor board.
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Harmon
Doug Troxell
Sterling
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