Clean air bill faces long road ahead amid bold proposals
President Bush pitched bold clean fuels initiatives targeting nine ozone hotspots Los Angeles New York Houston Baltimore Philadelphia Milwaukee San Diego Chicago and greater Connecticut with automakers to sell 500000 clean fueled vehicles in 1995 rising to 1 million annually for eight years The plan would also burden fuel producers and large service stations with fuel mix requirements and EPA would decide which fuels to promote.
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Be bold and not too bold in a green fuel clash
A William Kilpatrick column surveys the heated debate over a national clean air bill and methanol as an alternative fuel. It notes House and Senate committees gutting Bush proposals, widespread urban smog concerns in nine cities, and questions about who buys methanol cars. Benefits include ozone reductions and lower certain emissions, while drawbacks include formaldehyde risk, potential blindness, engineering limits, and larger fuel tanks in methanol cars.
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Voice of the People: Reader questions on shooting of Bear
Florence Steichman of Dixon voices concerns about the Bear shooting case. She questions why a man who shot a dog and damaged property faced limited law enforcement action and argues for legal changes to protect grieving victims and ensure motive is considered in court.
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Dixon Plans Petunia Festival Budget in 1965 Memo
Dixon Petunia Festival organizers began shaping plans in January 1965 as snow fell and temperatures hovered around 10 above. J E Curry, a local florist, was chosen president of Dixon Petunia Festival Inc with four days slated to run through July 4 and an expected attendance of 25 000 to 50 000 people.
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J.E. Curry
Dixon Florist
Dixon Petunia Festival, Inc
China and Bush clash over aid as Beijing eases martial rule
A Copley News Service analysis argues Beijing's symbolic move to lift martial law shows a fragile regime while Eastern Europe inspires freedom. It criticizes U S policy for tying loans to human rights, urging Bush to approve loans to aid the Chinese people and pressure the regime publicly.
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Thompson highlights mixed legacy in final State of the State
Illinois Governor James Thompson presents a broad, cautious State of the State address outlining past achievements and long term challenges for the 1990s. He stresses efficiency and compassion, cites tax cuts and welfare programs, defends trade missions, and calls for tackling garbage and hazardous waste, school funding, and health care across the state.
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Telegraph letters policy and submission rules
The Dixon Telegraph sets policy for letters to the editor requiring signatures with address and phone number. Unsigned letters will not be published. Submissions should not exceed 400 words and may be edited if longer. Writers are limited to 12 letters per year. Send to Voice of the People at 113 S Peoria Ave Dixon IL 61021.
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