Williams family figures in Frankfort and press circles
Frankfort figures E Williams I 1859 1922 and E Williams III 1899 1980 connected to Williams family press leadership. Charles W Williams publisher W E Williams III president National Newspaper Association Lester G Lone executive editor Edward Czerwinski editor Illinois Press Association.
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E. Williams I
E. Williams III
Charles W. Williams
W. E. Williams, III
Lester G. Lone
Edward Czerwinski
IEA Praises Lobbying Against Mandated Courses
The Illinois Education Association claims credit for fending off nearly 15 bills aimed at ending state course mandates in public schools. It backs a new plan requiring two years each of math science and social studies, plus English and health, stating support for drivers education and arts mandates despite budget strains and possible state aid cuts.
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Illinois Education Association
IEA
the Sea
SBE
State Board of Education
Reg Weaver
United States
James Thompson
Star Publications
Weaver
Lessons unlearned on Memorial Day and world peace
Memorial Day reflections note half of highway deaths occur during holidays and question whether nations avoid war better than curb violence. Citing U S service members in El Salvador and Beirut, the piece critiques military entanglements and urges divine guidance for leaders toward peace rather than definitive victory. It questions whether disarmament or restraint could prevent loss of life and suggests past efforts have failed.
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U. S
el Salvador
Nicaragua
Beirut
Lebanon
Ronald Reagan
Costa Rica
United States
Letters Feels neighbors unfair to family member
The Mills family of Joseph S. Mills in Frankfort appeals to readers about a conflict from 1980 involving a garden misplaced in a drainage area. A December 23 1982 letter threatened a lawsuit two days before Christmas. The family removed the garden in spring and questions neighbors conscience amid ongoing local water issues.
Frankfort Mokena Star Seeks Signed Letters to Editor
The Frankfort-Mokena Star will publish letters to the editor only if signed. Submissions should be sent to 20 South Route 45 Frankfort Illinois 60423 with full address and a telephone number for verification. anonymous letters will not be published.
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Frankfort-Mokena
Illinois faces prison crowding as Class X raises early release risk
In Pontiac Illinois inmates may be leaving early due to capacity limits. Director Mike Lane cites jail space as the reason for reduced stay lengths under Class X enforced since 1977. Data show rising early releases through good time, with totals peaking in 1981 and 1982. Officials study impacts as Thompson budget fights loom and prison capacity remains tight.
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Pontiac
Mike Lane
State Department of Corrections
Thompson
James Thompson
Unified Code of Corrections
Pontiac Correctional Institution
Lane
Department of Corrections
Dwight
National Council of Crime and Delinquency
National Institute of Justice
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National Newspaper Association
Illinois Press Association
Suburban Newspapers of America
Northern Illinois Newspaper Association
Cook County Suburban Publishers Association
Editorial
Mandates
Holly Bell
Hope Community Services
Markham
Joseph S. Mills
Dorothy R. Mills
Brandon Bottom
Patience
Jerry Marmozewicz
As Manning
Tom Ewing
Steve Culen
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
Culen
Ewing
Copley News Service
Sim
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