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Newspaper
Itasca Register
Location
Itasca, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1969
Page
6
Illinois must adopt a new tax system to close a 175 million dollar deficit the state faces in this biennium. The piece argues for a flat 2 percent income tax for individuals and corporations, paired with austerity measures, until a constitutional convention can enact a graduated income tax.
The column discusses a school sponsored event titled Light Sighted Discorporate and the resulting photos printed by the local newspaper. It argues the images reflect the event as presented by sponsors and photographer and defends yellow journalism criticisms as misapplied.
The article examines Governor Richard B. Ogilvie favoring block grants and federal funding to cover welfare costs, arguing state tax finances cannot sustain rising welfare demands. It discusses inequality in state welfare, residency law changes, and erosion of traditional family responsibility amid rising public spending.
Robert H. Wright criticizes the Palatine Township GOP for its four point platform and questions President Moodie’s plans for tax relief. He urges a strong industrial tax base to lower village taxes and asks about industrial zoning and the sign ordinance as signs of tax policy priorities.
Robert D. Teichert responds to an article calling for debates by accepting the offer to discuss issues in-person. He urges rival Dan Congreve to participate and asks for reasonable notice to arrange schedules. He condemns secrecy in government and leaves time and place decisions to the newspaper.
Geoffrey Mehl compares suburbia to a protective turtle, then cites a School District 59 board meeting over classroom reallocation after an elementary school fire. Mothers rebuke the board, claiming disrupted routines and longer days for John Jay and Juliette Law students. He notes officials react fearfully to criticism and politicians face similar pressure, ending with a warning about complacent suburbs if pressure grows.
The Hoffman Schaumburg Committee on Human Relations supports fair housing legislation at the local level, aligning with Clergy Council views from the Feb 13 Hoffman Estates and Feb 27 Schaumburg Village Board meetings. Letters were sent to both village boards and the Clergy Council.
The Fence Post invites letters signed with name and address. Anonymous letters are not considered. Signatures may be withheld from publication but available on request. Address all letters to The Fence Post Paddock Publications Arlington Heights Illinois 60006.
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