Cohen’s War Plan For The Inner City Demands Debate
Washington Post columnist Richard Cohen stirred controversy by urging a government backed war on crime after a Central Park assault. He called for a White House task force of non government experts to study the underclass, hold public hearings, revive inner city institutions, and attract public minded workers, despite a likely steep cost.
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Dividing Line on Crime War and Civilizational Rage
A columnist rails against lenient crime policies and civil liberties lawyers. He argues inner city violence mirrors barbarism, urges strong policing and harsh deterrence, and criticizes Gov Cuomo and the ACLU for hampering police power. He warns parks are unsafe and society is losing the war on crime.
Frustration over Dixon medical facility expansion
A Dixon reader questions the value and cost of new medical facilities and services for a 20 000 population service area. He warns fixed overheads rise with each door opened and suggests higher fees or insurance pressures. He notes insurance limits and uninsured residents may strain the system and calls for scrutiny of clinic, lab, X ray, and therapy expansion before promises of better care. He contrasts with a second letter supporting alcohol sale opposition at Dixon Park District events and urges park board action and local Drug Say No stance.
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Dixon
Dixon Area
Commissioner Barber
James Barber
Dixon Park
Bridgeman
Barber
Robert Short
Ball Park
Park Board
Dixon Park District
John Lightner
Postmaster Warns of New Envelope Size Rules May 3 1979
Dixon readers are urged to use up small and unsized envelopes and cards before July 15 as the Postal Service enacts new size standards. After July 15 envelopes under 3 4 inches high or under five inches long will be returned to senders.
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Larry E. Myers
Postal Service
Dixon
One Picasso painting and the value of fame
A reader ponders whether paying 15 to 20 million dollars for a single Picasso during his blue period makes sense while noting the limited supply of unique items. The column praises a Dixon Knights of Columbus decision to deny beer sales at a softball event to avoid conflicts of interest and supports civic volunteer cleanup efforts along the river bank downtown.
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Pablo Picasso
Dixon
America
Sugar Ray Leonard
Don Mattingly
Dixon Knights of Columbus Board
Reynolds Field
Dave Higgs
Dixon Knights of Columbus
Why the Chinese protest and the fight for freedom
A detailed account of student protests in Beijing and Xi an as graduates push for freedom of choice in job assignments and mobility. It notes government controls, limited travel rights, and the broader implications for China and the Pacific Rim, including potential impact on Hong Kong and regional modernization.
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Xian
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Poland
South Korea
Philippines
Hungary
Sacramento
Calif
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Donna Lessman
Chip Marshall
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Ed Bushman
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Donna How
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Monroe
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Scott Brown
Lee Ann
Mark Fane
Thomas Mekeel
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Richard Devine
Robert Dogwiler
Rosemary Flowers
Hobert Gorman
John Jacobs
Dick Kibble
Joe Leadman
Angela Bester
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