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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1989
Page
12
Lester G. Sons serves as Vice President and Editor with Franklin Shuftan as Managing Editor and Dennis Wheeler as Senior News Editor. Joanne M. Zerkel directs Features as part of the newsroom leadership, alongside national and regional press associations.
Illinois eyes a six cent per gallon gasoline tax to back a five year 5b highway rail and mass transit program. IDOT outlines 11 miles of Calumet Expressway upgrades and repairs in Will and Cook counties plus 217 miles of suburban Cook highways. RTA needs 1.3b for capital improvements with bonds partly backed by revenues. federal funds decline pressures finances. Analysts warn delaying action risks crisis costs and ridership losses.
A columnist argues that seven regional Bell operating companies, split from AT&T in 1982, push to overturn a court order preventing electronic publishing and information services. They seek a competitive edge over rival publishers and data firms, effectively aiming to change the rules of the game to maintain domination.
A guest column recounts near disasters from mistaken pills and cleaners. Alka-Seltzer mixed with denture cleaner caused alarm, while a husband mistook a wife’s lactation pill for his antifungal. Lessons urge labeling, storage, and lighted reading to prevent poisonings.
A satirical piece recounts March scenes in Cretin Grove Ill where a handtool ban passes 10-0 and Sen Dill Slivovitz drafts a File Owner's ID card plan with stiff penalties. The column mocks gun and tool control debates, mentions NRA, Colt, and a Los Angeles raid, then closes with thanks from Bert H Reed Jr former Flossmoor mayor.
A reader thanks Bloom Township for supporting the disabled community. The CCD and Helping Hands meet monthly at Bloom Township Center with speakers on assistive devices and disability issues. March talks featured occupational therapist Karen Stanula and Linda Hunt, CCD district director, with appreciation for Rudy Johnson, Robert Grossi, and Karin Dann. Call 754-9400 for information.
Knowles thanks voters for support of Republican candidates in Rich Township election. He pledges cost effective governance and service orientation. He congratulates running mates Shir ley Green Don VanHorn Jim Brown Terry Townsend Carney Barr Ellis Flaws and Phil Williams. He notes Bill Letzsch’s close loss and thanks him for six years of service as trustee. He looks forward to four-year term.
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