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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1994
Page
13
Annette Bogard of Rich Central High School argues against cosmetic and household product testing on animals. She describes rabbits in cages and Draize eye tests, lethal dose tests, and harsh living conditions, calling for a ban and collective action to protect animal rights.
A court decision sweeping public housing policies as unconstitutional is criticized as distant from daily life and the core protections of liberty and security. The writer suggests current rulings rely on outdated adversarial debates about probable cause rather than immediate domestic tranquility and welfare.
Local schools Algonquin and Beacon Hill, part of Park Forest Chicago Heights District 163, thank Firstar Park Forest Bank, Park Forest Hickory Hills Animal Clinic, Park Forest Cooperative Area B and J, and Zulanas Distributors for backing the lunchtime reading initiative. Mary Carroll and Judy Breen acknowledge the effort and note over 25 storybooks read during bad weather.
The Greenbriar School PTA Board in Chicago Heights expresses gratitude to businesses and individuals for contributions to the Fun Fair held on April 16. Special thanks go to the women volunteers and to Nancy Huisman and Donna Witt for their tireless efforts during the weeks leading up to the event.
Bess Berrigan press secretary for U S Rep Bobby Rush describes the freshman after his 20 hour trip from South Africa to Andrews Air Force Base Maryland Rush participated in the U S contingent at Nelson Mandelas historic inauguration He says South Africa will offer an illuminating example as it works with democracy non racism and non sexism for its government
After John Wayne Gacy's execution, state Rep. Maureen Murphy proposed a bill to grant murder victims' relatives priority in selecting witnesses for the death, responding to families outraged at being denied access. Rep. Larry Weinlund, death watcher for the Illinois Department of Corrections, called lethal injection not cruel and unusual punishment and urged swift, certain administration of the death penalty. The Bytes desk saw no objections to the Gacy execution or capital punishment.
The DeAngelis Ciarlo measure to aid financially distressed school districts moves forward with bipartisan support. Sponsored by Aldo DeAngelis and Flo Ciarlo, the bill passed the Senate GOP majority and advanced to the House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee chaired by Rep. Giglio. Rep. Ostenburg signed on, noting it is a temporary solution borrowing funds, while Weller and Balthis are co sponsors in the House.
U S Rep William Lipinski co sponsors tax deductible IRAs plan with emergency loan feature. Crete Township Clerk Debbie Halvorson joins Ost enburg Local Government Subcommittee. Hazel Crest Mayor Sol Roche to be honored by ADL branch May 22. Dr Sakhawat Hussain named to Illinois Human Rights Commission. Illinois Black Caucus African American Issues Conference slated in Springtown. State Senator William Mahar lauded by Chicago South Convention and Visitors Bureau. KC Conlon undergoing fifth round of chemotherapy. treatment paused. Deputy Rich Rodeghero transitions to Fitzs administrative assistant. Joan Walters noted as GSU grad and Bureau of the Budget director. Lawrence Ragland to speak at Lowell Longfellow Elementary School. State Rep Bill Balthis says the General Assembly could balance the budget without tax hikes. GOP group Citizens for Arlene Kasper plans fundraiser at Bongo Johnny's Dance Shack. Thornton Regular Democrats host a Friday fundraiser at American Legion Post Ranch. For details call 891 6180.
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