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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1998
Page
11
The reader letters columnist attacks Robert Albrecht for suggesting halting U S aid to Israel calling it prejudiced and dangerous. The writer contrasts with Hitler’s “final solution” and urges caution against simplistic foreign policy remedies.
Rita Quinn Fisher of Homewood voices outrage over a case where a young man allegedly driving intoxicated killed another, seemingly unlicensed and released on signature bond. She questions why he hadn’t been required to obtain or suspend a license and urges accountability, noting potential probation and calling for disbarment of Judge Sandi Johnson-Speh.
A columnist argues vans and large recreational vehicles pose higher rollover risk, sight-line problems, and noise pollution. He urges reclassifying them as trucks, banning them from passenger lanes, and tightening rules to curb evasion by carriers and dealers. Public safety takes priority over vested interests.
Illinois officials outline a plan to survey trees for Asian long horned beetles and remove affected trees in late fall. Mitch Swans discusses business rebound after a two month shutdown due to an E coli scare at Swans Deli. Pam Raines frames hospice as a practical act of finishing business and choosing what matters in life.
In a letter to the editor, a reader argues that congestion from a proposed Peotone airport would lower quality of life. The writer cites driving delays observed in Bensenville on Irving Park Road, where trucks bearing air freight company names clogged traffic, reflecting potential future conditions if the airport is built.
The board of District 206 wisely tables their decision on a proposed tax increase election. The district already attracts about $9,000 per student in funding, signaling strong financial backing. Herman L. Berg Steger remarks on their one track focus and energy.
A reader thanks involved individuals for the Homewood Days festival. The letter praises Village President Richard Hofeld, the Board of Trustees, Fire Chief Ray Presnak, and Village Clerk Judi Rangel for their roles. It notes the event as the biggest block party and urges recognizing all who helped, not just personal friends.
Mary Paleologos notes that polls show Americans admire Hillary Rodham Clinton for standing by Bill Clinton amid the Lewinsky scandal. She praises Hillary for dignity, restraint, and decisive support, suggesting her future moves may shape the president's political fate.
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