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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1996
Page
8
The piece argues low voter turnout undermines democracy after patriotic celebrations. It contrasts US participation with South Africa and Israel, cites 1994-95 turnout data, and urges a sustained participatory fervor beyond annual symbolism. It critiques apathy, political cynicism, and obstacles like motor voter delays.
Southland Chamber of Commerce leads a publicity drive for a third Chicago area airport at Peotone. The group has contributed 20,000 toward a hoped for 200,000 fund to counter opposition from Chicago, airlines, and critics. U S Rep Jesse Jackson Jr. joins in advocating the project, seeking support across parties to spur economic growth and public backing.
Quotables frame the Democratic convention as a business affair rather than political, with William Daley noting Chicago 96 benefits business. In a separate ruling Judge Sheila Murphy dismisses charges against Verneal Jimerson after 18 years in prison, stating the defense request is legally appropriate.
David Baumgartner from Pontiac pens a harsh letter criticizing Mel Reynolds and his prison work release prospects. He accuses Reynolds of sensationalism and defends prisoners as not ideal for work release, urging accountability and due process.
Letter carriers from South Suburban Merged Branch 4016 urge public support against management changes they say threaten mail delivery quality. They pledge continued high service and vow to oppose directives from Washington, calling for equality and democratic ideals amid a Fourth of July appeal.
Barbara McCulley, Grant School principal, praises DARE officers and urges proactive education reform. The letter advocates inviting reform planners from other states, pre-session collaboration with educators, unions, PTA and parents, and shifting from reactive to proactive planning before the 1997 legislative session.
The editor discusses Fourth of July implications for African Americans Latinos Native Americans poor whites gays women children and workers arguing that labor and resource exploitation reveals society's cruelty and systemic value judgments based on color class and gender.
The principal of Grant Elementary School in Chicago Heights commends the DARE program and the Police Department. He specifically praises Chief Karla Usantowski and the instructors for their dedication and strong role modeling for students.
The Star invites signed letters to the editor with writer names published and requester address and phone for verification. Addresses or numbers are not published. letters may be edited for brevity clarity or legality and delivered to Star offices or mailed to 1526 Otto Boulevard Chicago Heights IL 60411 or faxed to 708 755 0096.
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