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Dixon Telegraph

Location

Dixon, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1989

Page

4

Dixon City Council weighs form of government change

Mayor Dixon reaches 50 and plans for a council-manager transition are discussed at a Wednesday special session. Commissioners split on the form change while public works expand street projects, add offices, and extend 911 service ties. work targets multiple Dixon streets this summer with no work on streets where council members live.

Dixon City Dixon Street Department Marilyn Coffey Sterling Roy Bridgeman Public Health and Safety James Barber Gerald Wermers Dixon Knights of Columbus Third Street Madison Avenue Dixon City Council Lee County Centel Ogle County Grand Detour Nachusa Harmon Amboy Ashton Franklin Grove Steward Sublette Seventh Street Tenth Street Chestnut Avenue Division Street Pine Street Elm Place Division Ash Court College Avenue Woodlawn Avenue College Jackson Avenue Woodlawn Jackson Ninth Street Lincoln Avenue Ninth Dodge Street Bells Avenue Dodge King Court Nachusa Avenue Oak Court van Buren Avenue First Street Harrison Avenue Second Street River Street Douglas Avenue River Third Grant Avenue First Sheridan Reynolds Field van Buren Lincoln Crawford Avenue Second Seventh Sixth Street Crawford Cement Avenue Eight Street Hemlock Avenue Galena Avenue Boyd Street Brinton Avenue Jefferson Avenue Swissville Charles May Iva Clue Illinois Masonic Temple American Legion

Bus Stop Dilemma and Local Commerce Clash

In a letter John T. Lightner weighs a busy bus stop as a potential revenue source and community need while warning jewelry stores, like Trevi's, about increased risk from lingering patrons. He argues public transport boosts traffic yet could attract crime, suggesting practical fixes and a satirical plan to fund a grand terminal.

Trevi’s Usf&g Communist Party Dixon Dickson Bill Shaw Telegraph John T. Lightner

Telegraph letters policy for readers at Dixon Telegraph

The Dixon Telegraph outlines submission rules for Letters to the Editor. Signed letters with a full address and phone number are required, unsigned letters will not be published, and letters should not exceed 400 words. Letters longer than 400 words will be edited and writers are limited to 12 letters per year.

Voice of the People Dixon Telegraph S. Peoria Ave Dixon, Il

Exxon Valdez left adrift after a string of errors

The Exxon Valdez sits 50 miles off San Diego unable to sail or enter port after a sequence of blunders from Exxon and regulators. Crews report oil leaks persisted and hull plates remain misaligned, with officials debating the next move and a possible safe anchorage at San Clemente Island to permit repairs.

Exxon Valdez San Diego Prince William Sound Exxon Alaska California Coast Guard Frank Scarborough San Clemente Island

Defense Reform Chance Missed at the Pentagon

Defense Secretary Richard Cheney’s Defense Management report promises limited impact on weapon purchasing. The piece argues it preserves the status quo, favors defense industry profits, and fails to push fundamental procurement reforms. It urges creation of an independent agency, stronger warranties, and better testing to curb waste and scandals.

Washington Defense Richard Cheney Pentagon Cheney Bush U.S Jack Kemp Joint Chiefs of Staff Defense Department Congress Defense Management

Dixon area promotes $1000 to $32000 chain letter scheme

A 1979 report in The Telegraph warns Dixon residents about a chain type letter plan promising a $32,000 payout from a $1,000 investment. Several meetings urged participation, while officials urged people not to join.

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