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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 2000
Page
14
A weekly edition by The Star lists multiple mis-spellings and misattributions in the masthead and staff credits including names such as Franklin Shaftan Margaret Seltzner Paula Carlson Keven DePaola and Dennis Wheeler. The error impacts editor positions and advertising department credits with corrections pending.
Editorial endorses candidates in several districts for Tuesday’s primary. In the 29th District David E. Miller backed for Democratic nomination with focus on Peotone airport, gun control, tobacco settlement funds for health care, payday loan curbs, and education funding. Murphy favored in the 30th District for experience and school funding reform. McMurray noted as watchable. In the 36th District Viasis favored over McGlynn for positive campaign, while Burns Betka and Hughes vie in the 37th for GOP nomination with Burns Betka seen as more issue-focused.
A growing district with overcrowded schools and aging facilities endorses a March 21 bond proposal: 2.5 million from a statewide 75 percent share toward an 8 million new school near South Suburban Hospital. Also requests 50 cent education fund tax and 30 cent building fund increase totaling 92 cents. Homeowners would pay about 240 more annually on a 120000 home. Critics urge a smaller package while praising the need for new teachers and updated classrooms.
The Salem Baptist Church leads a region-wide rally and march on March 18 to urge presidential candidates to back a third airport. Chicago area mayors and many clergy support Peotone as the site, arguing it would create thousands of jobs and relieve O Hare. Attendees plan a noon rally at Harvey’s Dixie Square Mall and a 4 pm finish at Homewood Flossmoor High School. Public figures and voters weigh the impact on Gore and Bush, with Daley’s strategy shaping the regional contest. Dennis Wheeler reports on community action and political stakes.
Daniel T. Zanoza argues Americans should support Clinton Gore era, condemns Reagan Bush era scandals, notes economic gains, charity and church involvement, but criticizes Republican motives and the impeachment crisis while praising Clinton’s policies and family emphasis.
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