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Newspaper
Frankfort Mokena Star
Location
Frankfort, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1982
Page
4
A National Newspaper or Cook Illinois Press Association entry is indicated, detailing involvement with press groups in Illinois. The record notes association activity, with emphasis on industry standards, regional chapters, and cooperative journalism initiatives.
Editorial urges Frankfort to decide whether to purchase and expand the privately owned airport, noting the township's push for eminent domain and the village's cautious stance. It condemns passive village inaction while praising Chamber forums and calls for the village to lead the inquiry and engage with plans.
Jearl Lee "Lucky" Wood, a Vietnam veteran, was found not guilty by reason of insanity after shooting his boss at a Chicago Ford plant. The lengthy column questions the insanity defense, its fallout for veterans and justice, and highlights Cecil Herrell as the victim left with trauma and no compensation.
Judge Gerald L. Sharboro of Cook County urges careful thought on judicial tenure as Illinois weighs appointive versus elective methods for judges and retention rules. He argues independence sustains liberty and separation of powers and calls for cross‑branch cooperation before any change, warning of talent loss and reduced public trust.
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