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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1999
Page
11
The Star profiles about 400 candidates for village and school board posts in the south suburbs. They come from varied occupations from bakers to police officers and professors. Many responded to a survey on why they run and what they hope to achieve, highlighting funding as a key school issue.
A reader denounces tax hikes and business departure in Park Forest and Chicago Heights, endorsing John Ostenburg of Changes Coffee and Tea Room for village president to curb debt and spur growth. The piece criticizes local party labels and politics while urging leadership change and a moratorium on new downtown taxes.
A Park Forest resident denounces village inspectors who ordered changes to his property and vows political action. He notes prior beautification awards, privacy invasion concerns, and criticizes village spending while urging support for John Ostenburg for village president. The letter also highlights direct mail trends and consumer mailing preferences.
In a Letter to the Editor Robert S. Redfern of the Illinois Forum argues Republicans must embrace a conservative line, citing George Ryan and Peter Fitzgerald wins. The author counters, promoting libertarianism as a restraint on government, urges a new Libertarian Party, and notes its growing but small membership.
Guest columnist argues the Clinton White House faced cracks in April and February 1998. Juanita Broaddrick’s Dateline interview is described as credible, NOW warns White House not to trash her, Democrats reportedly lack cover, Carville is booed, and some partisans may rethink resignation amid ongoing allegations in Olympia Fields.
On January 26 and 27 the writer questioned a 9.08 line charge on their bill claiming it paid for dial tone. They decry industry tactics and call out misleading small print and propaganda. The piece ends with a public jab at perceived gullibility and added charges.
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