Lee County zoning vote faces county board decision
A Lee County Zoning Board of Appeals 3 to 1 vote against a parcel rezoning due to one absence. county board will rehear Tuesday. The letter argues rezoning would spur industrial growth, raise the tax base, create jobs for youth, and strengthen the local economy through an industrial park.
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Donators warned about charity sweepstakes scam
Charles L. Israel, a retired La Mesa resident, donated seven dollars to a so called charity foundation and was told he won a five thousand dollar prize, then asked to send another seven dollars. Watson & Hughey units run sweepstakes that raise millions with only a small share going to real charity. Federal actions loom as lawmakers weigh laws to curb such schemes and protect donors.
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la Mesa
Calif
Red Cross
American Heart Disease Prevention Foundation
Mr. Israel
Alexandria
Watson & Hughey
United Cancer Council
Washington
American Cancer Society
the Cancer Fund of America
Project Cure Inc
Center For Alternative Cancer Research
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Atwater falters over Howard University trustees upheaval
The article argues that RNC Chairman Lee Atwater should have stood firm against student protesters at Howard University who ousted him from the board. It contends his resignation weakens debate on charges about Bush’s campaign, racial politics, and civil rights, urging a challenge to the protesters rather than retreat.
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Horton
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Nations begin to face ozone threat
The London conference on the ozone threat yields urgency from leaders including Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Delegates from 120 nations discuss halving CFC production, with Britain and U S EPA chief urging elimination by century's end. China and India push for growth room and a technology fund.
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India
Justice Dept Sues Firestone Over Illegal Gold Deals
The U S Justice Department filed a federal suit against Firestone Tire & Rubber Co accusing the company of participating in illegal gold transactions totaling over 31 million dollars in 1973 and 1974. The action marks a major corporate enforcement case in a period of heightened regulatory scrutiny.
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U.S. Justice Department
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co
On your payroll Springfield state senator Calvin Schuneman
A reader notes pay status for Calvin Schuneman, Republican senator representing the 37th District based in Prophetstown at 306 Washington Street. The item lists his Springfield duties and local address in Prophetstown 61277.
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Calvin Schuneman
Washington St. Prophetstown
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