End of the era for huge federal spending sprees
A Washington column argues that big new national programs are unlikely amid deficits. It notes growth in agency budgets since 1980, forecasts continued treasury expansion, and a shift toward state led economic and social policy. It warns deficits will crowd out smaller programs while some large federal efforts may persist.
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Washington
Congress
America
David Pryor
Arkansas
Departments of Defense, Veterans, Health and Human Services
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
National Science Foundation
National Institutes of Health
Bush Administration
Federal Treasury
Community calls for support for Ackert family Tumble-a-thon fundraiser
In Dixon Illinois readers rally to aid the Ackert family facing a medical crisis. Deborah Devine DeLancey urges gymnasts and locals to pledge donations at Saturday's Tumble-a-thon at Petunia Festival Kids Day, aiming to raise funds for the Ackerts and other local causes while celebrating community spirit.
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Shriners’ Crippled Children’s Hospital
Chicago
Winning Wheels
Prophetstown
Ackert
Carl
Deb
Dixon Arch
Dixon Theatre
Ackerts
Katie Ackert
917 Center
Dixon, Ill
Deborah Devine DeLancey
Gymnastics Divine
Dixon
Why write a newspaper column to publish a book
The writer argues columnists reveal themselves to readers, noting writing columns builds name recognition and can lead to publishing a book. It highlights routes to fame through violence, politics, or personality, with examples like Kennedy papers Ollie North and Erma Bombeck. The piece ends with a personal note about starting a book and finishing a preface.
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People’s Voice
L. Javorik
Oregon
Random House
Nhed
Joe Blow
Kennedy
Nixon
Ollie North
White House
Jim Wright
Cion
Erma Bombeck
Imperial drum and bugle corps to perform at Dixon event
In 1979 the Imperial drum and bugle corps of Skokie, formerly Norwood Imperials, celebrated their 53rd year as the nation’s oldest continuously operating group. They will perform at the Dixon Petunia Festival Drum and Bugle Corps Competition at Dixon High School.
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Imperials
Skokie
Gaylord Nelson
Dwi
Taiwanese Editorial Condemns Beijing Brutality and Calls Global Sanctions
An unsigned Taiwan Coordination Council editorial denounces the June 4 crackdown in China, reports mass arrests and public executions, and urges international sanctions. It pledges ROC support for pro democracy activists and calls overseas Chinese to stand firm, condemning the Communist regime.
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Taiwan Coordination Council For
Chicago
Democracy
Democracy Movement
Shanghai
Peking
Republic of China
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