Abortion law in Missouri prompts age and rights debate
The Missouri enactment declaring life begins at conception prompts far reaching legal speculation. Analysts fear if a fetus is a person for criminal law it could affect civil rights and age based statutes, potentially aging Missourians nine months retroactively and altering welfare, licenses and elections.
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Voice of the People on defaulted student loans and fraud risks
The letter voices national concern over the Default Reduction Initiative of 1989. It cites 1.8 billion dollars paid to lenders for defaulted loans and argues for tighter scrutiny of for profit trade schools while recognizing solid institutions. It warns of penalties for loan defaults and urges protecting Guaranteed Loan Programs. Ronald Marker, Rock Falls, and readers in Dixon respond in a Letters column.
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Thanks for McMemories Bear Fans Rally Behind McMahon
A long time Bears supporter recalls Jim McMahon era, praising his charity work and impact while venturing to Quad City Downs. He bets $2 on a long shot and wins $70.80, wonders if Bears management will eat crow, and agrees with a Soldier Field sign thanking him.
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Bush Faces Question: Flexibility Compared to Reagan
UPI reports President Bush defies simple labeling, showing shifts from moderate roots to rightward stances under Reagan era winds. He emphasizes bipartisanship in foreign affairs, avoids confrontation with Congress, and maintains strong antiabortion views while opposing clinic protests.
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Dixon talks cost of living raise and benefits request
On September 21 1979 Lee County employees asked the County Board Finance Committee to approve a 13.9 percent cost of living raise and added merit pay, improved dental and medical insurance, and a longevity program. The raise would cost about 220000 in the 1980 budget year.
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