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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1998
Page
10
Editorial page compiles staff roles and dates for a 1998 Sunday edition. Noting Margaret Seltzer, Dennis R. Wheeler, Joanne M. Zerkel as editors and Paula Carlson as News Editor, the item references a Hollinger International publication with biweekly schedule and founding year 1901.
The piece critiques the expanding Starr investigation into the Clinton White House era, from Whitewater to Lewinsky, and urges Congress to scrutinize the special prosecutor statute. It asserts lawmakers face a grave duty in weighing findings that could threaten the presidency and election.
City Council unanimously backs zoning and planning board recommendations to annex an 80 acre parcel east of town to lure a major truck terminal by American Freightways. The terminal could handle about 100 trucks daily and employ 75 to 100 people, generating 150000 to 200000 annually in tax revenue.
Mark McGwire slugged his 62nd homer on Tuesday to surpass Roger Maris and spark global fan excitement. The Cardinals star and rival Sammy Sosa fueled a renewed national passion for baseball as Cubs players joined in congratulating the unlikely hero.
The piece asks what Ty Cobb would think of Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa embracing after McGwire’s 62nd home run and the wide hug culture. It contrasts Cobb’s nastiness with today’s warmer, racially diverse rivalries, praising the baseball season’s excitement and the public’s renewed interest.
A reader questions the moral standard of politicians amid scandals. The letter rails at Rep. Burton and Sen. Lieberman, arguing voters expect hypocrisy and half truths, that honesty in government is a joke, and wondering who will ever investigate Lieberman next.
Reader describes an incident on September 8 near 17112 S Oak Park Ave where a 21 year old woman stopped her car, assisted an elderly lady with a cane and two groceries, and drove her home. The letter thanks the Good Samaritan, noting random acts of kindness exist.
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