Undecided Lohse, IPAC clash spark local politics
Former Dixon finance commissioner Walter P Lohse has not decided if he will run in March's primary for the clerk post, while state Rep Myron Olson blasts IPAC as a partisan front. Bridgeman has begun petitioning for clerk and Nancy Nelson may oppose him with Emmett's endorsement, amid circulating rumors and political tension in Lee County.
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Lee County
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Myron Olson
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Illinois Public Action Council
IPAC
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Madigan
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Illinois House
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Bush urges global ban on chemical warfare
President Bush advocates a phased end to chemical weapons with a goal of eliminating stockpiles within ten years if other capable nations sign a ban. He urges superpowers to lead by example, despite verification challenges and the threat of proliferation, noting Syria and other states as concerns.
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Voices on sexism and abortion debates from the Dixon Telegraph letters
Readers lash at the paper for sexist coverage citing a past bias while a younger voice condemns anti abortion views as one sided. A second letter argues abortion access saves teenage mothers and cites a hypothetical Adolf Hitler reference to spur reflection.
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Anna Walls
Dixon
The
Telegraph
Adloph Hitler
Donna Dillon
Franklin Grove
Voice of the People letters guidelines at The Telegraph
The Telegraph urges readers to write letters to The Voice of the People on local national or international issues. Limitations include up to 12 letters per year and 400 words per letter. Letters must be tasteful signed and include a phone number for verification.
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Voice of the People
Telegraph
The
Senate seeks late night work to curb slow days
Washington report notes Senate leaders, led by George Mitchell, seek rule changes to shorten daytime gridlock and curb late night sessions. Senators spar over amendments and timelines as Nunn Pryor push section by section action while Dole jokes about long speeches. The odds of major reform remain slim amid entrenched routines and personal schedules.
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Capitol
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Mitchell
Celtics
Red Sox
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Sam Nunn
D-Ga
House
Nunn
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D-Ark
Dixon Pirates Fall in Homecoming Game 22-6
October 13 1979 Dixon football coach Mike Berentes watched the start in 7:54 pm chill as Dixon beat Ottawa Pirates 22-6 at A C Bowers Field to stay tied for first with LaSalle Peru.
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Dixon
Mike Berentes
A.C. Bowers Field
Ottawa Pirates
LaSalle-Peru
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