Mahan faces lonely race with Martin in 16th District
Rockford Democrat Steve Mahan says his campaign against Lynn Martin is a lonely one as she refuses to debate or attend joint appearances. He accuses her of living in Chicago and running from the district, while Martin defends her record and notes the 16th District ranks high in federal funding. Mahan claims low visibility and limited media coverage, while Martin touts ongoing farm aid and UDAG projects as proof of active representation.
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Martin Emphasizes Education and Environment in 1988 Campaign
In discussing issues of the environment elderly and education, Martin argues for federal help to fund education while condemning budget cuts. She notes many Senators are millionaires and defends pay hikes for Congress. she supports open votes between elections and reducing speaker fees. Martin highlights ties to George Bush and her status as a GOP leader.
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Harry Leinenweber
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Feds close 1988 with a 155 billion dollar deficit
The Treasury reported the 1988 fiscal year ended in the red by 155.1 billion dollars despite a 10.2 billion dollar September surplus. Revenues totaled 909 billion while outlays reached 1,064.1 billion.
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Suit filed over pledge in Wheeling Township schools
The American Atheist group filed a federal suit against Wheeling Township School District 21 challenging an Illinois law allowing daily classroom recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Rob Sherman objects to the words under God and seeks declaration of the statute unconstitutional. Joy Fisher defends the pledge as a good daily start and educational.
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Wheeling Township
Rob Sherman
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U.S
Joy Fisher
Whales freed after will to live guides escape from ice
Two California gray whales trapped in Arctic ice for three weeks finally reached open water near Barrow Alaska. Rescue involved Eskimos oil company experts U S military and Soviet icebreakers. The whales forced a breathing hole path and moved miles toward an escape with the last sighting early Friday morning.
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Ron Morris
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Soviet launch of Buran delayed amid technical snag
Radio Moscow delayed the maiden Buran shuttle launch by at least four hours after a last minute technical problem. Officials cited a technical issue and offered few details. Space expert James Oberg commented that delays are expected in such programs.
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