Illinois Editor Association Seeks National Presence
The National Newspaper Association reports on Illinois editors seeking broader influence as executive editor positions and editorial leadership strive to unify state papers. Members emphasize professional standards, advocacy, and cross-state collaboration.
Editorial Fireworks Ironies Across State Lines
An Illinois editorial condemns cross state fireworks trips that fuel illegal sales and danger. It cites Illinois forbiddance, eye injuries among 15 and younger, and reckless use by adults. It warns parents against buying or giving fireworks and notes risks from bottle rockets to sparklers.
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Illinois
Edgar T. Britton
The
Illinois Society For the Prevention of Blindness
Britton
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Questionable value of congressional questionnaires
A Copley News Service piece discusses the high cost and low return of district wide mail questionnaires. It notes postage around 15 800 dollars, staff and services costs, and typical 4 10 percent response. It critiques bias in question phrasing and offers cheeky sample questions and statements.
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Washington
Tom Corcoran
Ottawa
Congress
P.S
Internal Revenue Service
Copley News Service
Mike OConnor Warns on Health Insurance Costs in Illinois
Springfield report profiles Phil O'Connor, Illinois Department of Insurance director, praised for prompt consumer responses and work on workers compensation deregulation. He warns that rising health premium costs threaten individuals with private policies, pushing some to public aid or bankruptcy, and urges cost containment, prevention, and smarter public roles.
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Springfield
Phil O'Connor
Department of Insurance
James R. Thompson
Illinois
O'Connor
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