Latin America must stand on its own economic feet
The author argues Latin American nations must privatize banking and key sectors, end land redistribution, repeal obstructions to foreign capital, and allow sovereign choice. He dismisses Brady Plan debt relief, warns U.S. aid sustains failed models, and urges Latin countries to default and face consequences, growing up economically.
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Latin America
Mexico
Luis Pazos
Treasury
Nick Brady
Pazos
U.S
Brady
America
New York Times
Hobart Rowan
The
Washington Post
Tion
World Bank
IMF
Sam
Inter-American Development Bank
Peru
Argentina
Rowan
Washington Post Pension Plan
Mr. Rowan
Irwin Stelzer
Harvard
Kennedy School
American Spectator
United States
Stelzer
Brazil
Colombia
Venezuela
Opec Cartel
OPEC
Moscow
Mexico City
Belgrade
Buenos Aires
Mr. Bush
U.N
Voice of the People: Upgrading Police Gear in Dixon
Letters from Dixon readers urge funding for modern police equipment including weapons and body armor after a local incident. The Dixie Guys n Gals 4-H Club praise Oregon High School SADD crosses while noting safety concerns about roadside displays and requesting permission from landowners. Community followers commend coach Mike Healy of Madison Junior High wrestling for guiding fourth-place state finish.
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Dixon
Ill
Washington, D.C
Kelly Perry
Dixie Guys 'N Gals 4-H
Dixon Area
Oregon
S.A.D.D. White Cross
Ogle County
Karen Kerr Jensen
Dixie Guys ‘N Gals
Mike Healy
Madison
Bob
Deb Owen
Lee County Board Votes For Economic Development Move
The Lee County Board approved a rezoning of 224 acres near the East West tollway from agricultural to industrial, signaling leadership in county growth. Board members weighed concerns, endorsing a step toward economic viability while noting environmental, traffic, and waste considerations. Developers must now secure funding to attract industry to the enterprise zone and Dixon's future looks brighter with ongoing government support.
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Lee County Board
Dixon
Lawrence flu column riffs on a stubborn wallower
Michael Grant of The San Diego Union writes a humorous reflection on the persistent “Lawrence flu” sweeping society. He jokes about 30 percent of the population wallowing, notes coworkers and even himself remain sick or smugly immune, and parodies a Lawrence of Arabia scene to illustrate the feverish cycle.
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Caesar
Gaul
Wallower
Lawrence
Damascus
Peter O’toole
Mike
Michael Grant
The
San Diego Union
Things Dixon talked about March 22 1979 1964 1939
Chronology items from Dixon notes mark river levels at Dixon High School and hydroplant flow changes on March 22 1979. Also notes Attorney Percy Foreman quitting the Jack Ruby case over disputes with Ruby's family in 1964 and a 1939 Germany Romania trade treaty preserving political and economic independence.
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Rock River
Dixon High School
Commonwealth Edison
Houston
Percy Foreman
Jack Ruby
Ruby
Germany
Romania
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C. A. Maronich
Ken Brown
Sandy Bur
Louise Brass
Lori Fagan
Patty Gluntz
Clark Kelly
Donna Lessman
Chip Marshall
Jerry Pauser
Jack Skrogstad
Jim Nelson
Ed Bushman
Cathe Barnhart
Donna Boatman
Deana Heintz
Elizabeth Lovett
Diane Shehorn
Linda Ross
Kathy Grossman
Monroe
Bernadine Willstead
Ida Klavenga
Jane
Tracey L. Monier
Judi Ross, Smith Jr
Cstouat
Trina Rebly
Scott Brown
LeeAnn
Mark Fane
Thomas Mekeel
Gunars Kulikovskis
Richard Devine
Robert Dogwiler
Rosemary Flowers
Robert Gorman
John Jacobs
Dick Kibble
Joe Leadman
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Robert Fenwick
Bruce Belman
Dave Johnson
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Carole Houck
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