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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1999
Page
13
A reader urges moving a riverboat license to Cook County to fund the criminal justice system, citing a 800 million annual cost and 368364 new misdemeanors plus 45464 felonies in 1998. He argues non tax revenue could ease caseloads while praising local officials and political figures.
Parkview School student body expresses gratitude to the Playground Committee and fundraisers for installing new playground equipment. The letter thanks various staff and community members for a playground the students are proud of and notes community effort.
Columnist foresees networks racing to airing illegal Columbine school tape. Discussions warn of market-driven coverage, copycat risks, and the tabloid race to publish the grisly footage, while journalists face ethical scrutiny and FBI involvement.
A community statement from Country Club Hills urging shared accountability for improving education. It emphasizes teachers receiving training and resources, collaborative effort among the board, staff, parents, and students, and a pledge that every individual should say it is their responsibility to help children succeed. The message promotes reaching one and teaching one to empower learning.
A candidate thanks voters who cast ballots on April 13 and acknowledges the 64 percent who supported them. The note also honors precinct workers Patti, Paul and Laura Keller, Dennis Dunn, Mary, and Mike D Brown, plus those who displayed signs or contacted neighbors.
A critical voice denounces the quiet around NATO bombings in Serbia and Kosovo. It accuses Clinton Milosevic loyalists and criticized figures like Jane Fonda while condemning civilian casualties as collateral damage and laments the absence of protest and dissent.
The Editor criticizes Linda Woodbury for leftist rhetoric and claims her piece reflects party lines and a lack of thought. The letter argues Congressman Jerry Weller’s tax cut would aid middle income earners, including married couples, and challenges the writer’s definition of rich.
Neal Nuss of Park Forest condemns a reader letter for false claims about President Clinton involvement in Moscow in 1969 and Kosovo as a sovereign state. He asserts Milosevic’s 1988 revocation of Kosovo autonomy led to repression and genocide, urging honest dialogue.
The Star invites signed letters with writer names and verification details. Include address and phone for verification. not published. Submissions may be edited for brevity rarity or legality. no guaranteed publication date.
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