Tennis lesson in Paris stirs immigration debate
The piece links a 1966 immigrant tale to a 1990s tennis victory. Michael Chang, the American who won the French Open, is contrasted with Stefan Edberg, who allegedly lost a job to Chang’s rise. The article frames immigration stereotypes against a historic Grand Slam win and a long gap for U S men.
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Joe Chang
America
Taiwan
Joe
Michael
Stefan Edberg
Michael Chang
Asian Americans and immigration in the American mix
Ben Wattenberg discusses stereotypes about Asian Americans mixing high achievers with athletes and people from diverse backgrounds. He notes Chang’s unusual path, Lin’s scientific work, Pak’s osteoporosis treatment, Chu’s Nobel candidacy, and argues for skills based immigration alongside family preferences to benefit the United States.
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Chang
Minnesota
Fu-kuen Lin
Dallas
Charles Y.C. Pak
University of Houston
Ching-Wu Chu
Taiwan
China
Japan
Phillipines
India
Reform Needed to Curb Congressional Franking Abuse
The piece argues against the franking privilege as wasteful and politically biased, noting costs rising from 49 million to over 113 million annually and potential reach of 160 million. It cites California Senator Pete Wilson’s reform attempt to limit mass mailings to legitimate communications and urges broader adoption to restore good government.
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Washington
Senate
House
California
Pete Wilson
Sen. Wilson
Telegraph letters policy for Dixon Telegraph readers
Letters to the editor must be signed and include address and phone number. Unsigned letters will not be published. Letters capped at 400 words. longer ones may be edited. Writers are limited to 12 letters per year. Submissions go to Voice of the People Dixon Telegraph 113 S Peoria Ave Dixon IL 61021.
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Voice of the People
Dixon Telegraph
S. Peoria Ave
Dixon, Il
Supreme Court backs drug tests for railroad workers
The court ruled 7-2 that railroads may test employees for drug and alcohol use during physicals without bargaining with unions, limiting strikes in rail and airline sectors under the Railway Labor Act while preserving arbitration rights. It upholds the push for a drug free workplace amid public safety concerns.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Transportation Department
Old city county tax dispute resurfaces in Dixon area
Old city county tax dispute centers on whether the city must pay about 45 000 in back taxes interest and penalties tied to the Kohl furniture building. The city acquired the property for a parking project but the tax issue remained unresolved prompting talk of forgiveness or sale and possible court action. Mayor James Dixon pushes for city manager reform and a November ballot decision while residents are urged to voice opinions.
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Kohl Furniture
Usf&g
James Dixon
Dixon
Lee County Board
Supreme Court
Lee County
Sharon A. Thompson
City of Dixon
City of
Roy Bridgeman
Oakwood Cemetery
Earthen protected facility eyed for Lee County Courthouse
Ten years ago on June 23 1979 the county board directed architect Theodore Jockenhoeffer to start design development of an underground addition on the front lawn of the historic Lee County Courthouse.
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Lee County
Theodore Jockenhoeffer
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