Newsroom intimidation cited in concert and city hearing abuses
Editorial criticizes two intimidation attempts targeting The Star. A New World Music Theatre photographer was detained and footage destroyed at a Tinley Park concert while flyers libeled a Star reporter at a Harvey Civil Service Commission hearing. Both acts aim to curb coverage, harming public image and press freedom.
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Dalence
Star
Tom Houlihan
New World Music Theatre
Tinley Park
Harvey
Harvey Civil Service Commission
Senator presses for education funding reform despite 1996 politics
State Sen. Aldo DeAngelis vows to push a progressive funding plan, SB 641, that would raise the state income tax from 3 to 4 percent to cut property taxes by 92 cents per 1000 and equalize per pupil spending. He notes passage in the Senate but House resistance in an election year, with action likely delayed until 1997.
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Polisss
Aldo DeAngelis
Olympia Fields
General Assembly
DeAngelis
Senate
House
Quotes Highlight Harsh Words From Case Debates
Assistant Cook County State's Attorney Al Lynn blasted David Gorzellany of Calumet City after his conviction for hiring two homeless men to kill his elderly parents. In a separate trial, defense attorney Sam Adam commented on the jury selection for the Mel Reynolds case, noting 12 jurors and five alternates were chosen from 210 candidates.
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Cook County
al Lynn
David Gorzellany
Calumet City
Sam Adam
U.S
Mel Reynolds
D-Dalton
Adam
Death Penalty Debate From Ollie L. Redden's View
Ollie L. Redden argues constitutional clarity supports capital punishment as justice for murder, condemns race or class bias, questions life imprisonment, and calls for a 28th Amendment ensuring due process and prompt execution while warning against police overreach and a police state. Redden identifies himself as a retired educator from University Park.
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U.S
Supreme Court
United States
Ollie L. Redden
University Park
Thornton Township Job Fair volunteers thanked in Park Forest letter
A Thornton Township letter thanks volunteers and organizations for the June 1 Job Fair at South Suburban College. It credits Thornton Township officials, police, park districts, senior center, unions, companies, media outlets, and seniors Irene Dickson and others for their support. The note also promotes the 12th annual Park Forest House Tour on Oct 1, inviting homeowners to participate and outlining the event’s housing diversity and related fair.
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Thornton Township) Board of Trustees
Thornton Township
South Suburban College
South Holland Police
Dalton
Harvey Park
Dorchester Senior Center
UAW 588
Pepsi Cola Corp
Corrugated Systems, Inc
Employment Associates Group
the Times
Daily Southtown
the Star
the Marketeer
the Shopper
the Standard
Jones Cable
Continental Cablevision
WBEE
WNDZ
WJOB
Park Forest
League of Women Voters
Barbara Moore
Village Hall
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Legton
Franklin Shuftan
MaNacine
Dennis R. Wheeler
Sexton
Norman A. Rosinski
ENT
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U.S. Constitution
Thornton Job Fair
Irene Dickson
Ray Thieling
Wilma Thomas
Naomi Metro
Dale Warmus
Helen Sledz
Jean Sliwinski
Genevieve Bojanowski
Katheryn Sullivan
Sue Michalak
Sylvia Iwinski
Armand Johnson
Lillian Pielnik
Evelyn Pulaski
Park Forester
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