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Newspaper
Dixon Telegraph
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1989
Page
4
The piece notes that a stronger dollar, once feared, signals recovery after years of decline. It contrasts liberal rhetoric with fiscal resilience, cites yen and mark exchange moves, and questions experts’ alarm as analysts warn the global push to suppress the dollar may be failing.
The piece argues a rising dollar boosts living standards for troops and diplomats, eases imports, spreads aid, and helps consumers, while warning against protectionist backlash. It questions the need to fear a stronger dollar and urges cautious policy from Congress, noting historic deficits and political risks.
Denton Tennant of Dixon argues Col. Ollie North was found guilty of patriotism and condemns Congress for secrecy and misused funds in Contra aid. He claims Vietnam ended without a declaration of war, blames Congress for failures, and defends North’s actions as ethical though flawed.
Letters to the editor must be signed and include address and telephone number. Unsigned letters will not be published. Letters should not exceed 400 words and longer letters may be edited. Writers are limited to 12 letters per year. Submit to Voice of the People Dixon Telegraph 113 S Peoria Ave Dixon IL 61021.
Mexico relaxes barriers allowing up to 100 percent foreign ownership in tourism and up to 50 percent in auto parts, telecommunications, and fishing as part of a broader move to diversify an economy burdened by a $100 billion debt and past reliance on oil. The shift, praised by foreign leaders, marks a departure from prior protectionism under President Carlos Salinas de Gortari and reflects a push toward a globalized economy.
A reminiscence on summer freedom contrasts past rural parenting with modern concerns over when children can fend for themselves. The author recalls chores, 4 H projects, and family trips, then recounts a near-tragic coal car incident and concludes supervision is prudent.
June 1 1979 Sterling Illinois District One announces Paula Potts 24 of Urbana will be the first woman trooper assigned to Ogle and Lee counties starting Monday Capt Dave Pearson commander notes the milestone amid a list of historical items from the Dixon era.
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