West Hartford abortion clash drawn with Selma comparison
An analysis contrasts lifers and choicers in the West Hartford abortion protest, noting nonviolent aims of the former and reporting police brutality during June 17 arrests. Eyewitness affidavits claim brutal tactics including nightsticks, restraints, and arrests of elderly demonstrators, with coverage citing journalist and photographer seizures and rhetoric by figures on Nightline.
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City manager proposal gains reader support in Dixon
A reader endorses Mayor Dixon and Commissioner Coffey for a city manager form of government. He cites costs from 38 000 to 100 000 but argues 70 000 80 000 first year is plausible, notes council control over salaries, and asserts merit based appointments while enabling streamlined administration and new business growth. Art Bennett Dixon.
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Telegraph letters policy for Dixon Telegraph
The Dixon Telegraph outlines letters to the editor must be signed with address and phone 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 Unsigned letters will not be published.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 113 S Peoria Ave Dixon IL 61021.
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S. Peoria Ave
Dixon, IL
U S leads space future beyond Apollo era vision
The piece reflects on the 20th anniversary of the moon mission, praising President Bush for urging a journey into tomorrow with a return to the moon and a Mars mission. It notes space gains like weather satellites and navigation aids, while cautioning Democrats over funding a lunar station and stressing national security and industry gains from expanded space exploration.
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Field of Dreams described through fan visit to Dubuque set
The writer recalls visiting the Field of Dreams film set near Dubuque Iowa after reading Shoeless Joe. He met Kevin Costner and other Hollywood figures while noting the film stayed true to the book and fueled belief in following dreams.
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Ray
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Shoeless Joe
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Shoeless
Kevin Costner
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Kevin Kostner
Field of Dreams
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Powell to Speak at Lee County 4-H Fair July 30
Democratic nominee for secretary of state Paul Powell will address the crowd at the Lee County 4-H Fair at 3 p.m. on July 30. His remarks will be broadcast on a local radio station. The event is part of Dixon’s calendar as Powell campaigns in the area.
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Paul Powell
Lee County
Powell
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