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Newspaper

Matteson Star

Location

Matteson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1999

Page

8

The Star Shaped by Legacy and News Expertise

The Star Star edition shows Hollinger International origins and leadership with Peter Neill as senior vice president and editor in chief. It lists editors Franklin Shaftan Margot Seltzner and others, noting publication since 1901 and affiliated press associations.

Peter Neill

Editorial calls for moratorium review of Illinois death row cases

Editorial argues Porter case exposes risk of wrongful executions and urges a review mechanism for the 160 condemned inmates. It cites Ford Heights Four and Rolando Cruz, urging leaders to convene a high level meeting to halt further executions until cases are reassessed.

Anthony Porter Freedom Illinois Ford Heights Homewood Porter Milwaukee Illinois Supreme Court Seymour Simon Charles Freeman George Ryan House Michael Madigan Chicago Senate James “Pate” Philip Wood Dale Simon Rolando Cruz

Beating Back the Y2K Bug A Shared Responsibility

The Y2K bug is real and demands action from businesses, governments, schools, and individuals. Experts say all must become Y2K compliant by year’s end to avoid disruption as two-digit year codes reset to 1900.

Bill Spellering the Star

Park Forest marks 50th anniversary with resident memories

Quotations from Anthony Scariano recount mud and galoshes on wooden sidewalks during the village’s 50th anniversary events. Henry X. Dietch recalls becoming Park Forest’s first village president after voters believed his political claim and helped incorporate the municipality.

Park Forest Anthony Scariano Henry X. Dietch

Remembering a Father who Built Our Family Home

Dennis Wheeler recalls his father as a hardworking, frugal, and caring pillar who transformed a Lincoln Estates house bought in 1947 for 7500 dollars into a symbol of family life. He details the father’s carpentry, car tinkering, gooping out leaks, and meticulous finances, while navigating grief and years of shared traditions and lessons. The piece centers on memory, gratitude, and the continuing presence of a father after his death.

80Th Avenue Annie Park Avenue Chicago Heights Lincoln Estates Beentz Bob Wheeler Comiskey Park

Letters to the Editor on the Monica Lewinsky scandal and feminism

The letter argues that the Lewinsky affair harms women as a group, condemning political feminists for silence while noting occasional condemnation from groups like Concerned Women for America. It asserts feminism’s credibility is eroded by political alignment over personal misconduct, calling for accountability and a reevaluation of leadership.

Monica Lewinsky Washington Bill Clinton Ken Starr Linda Tripp Bob Livingston House National Organization For Women (Now Patricia Ireland Bob Packwood Supreme Court Clarence Thomas NOW Packwood Senate Thomas Clinton Concerned Women For America CWA Illinois Karen Hayes

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