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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1999
Page
9
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A heartfelt letter to The Star praises Rev. James Finne known as Father Jay at St. Lawrence O'Toole. The writer lauds his compassion, nights at the hospital, last minute prayers, and willingness to help with scarce funds. They note his transfer to a new assignment and ask prayers as Tinley’s loss becomes another parish’s gain.
Letter to the editor endorses Shirley Blum and Carl E. Sholeen’s views on opposing a new video store and gambling in Homewood. The writer questions the relocation decision at Dixie and 183rd Street, warns gambling could harm residents, urges preserving village character, and notes disappointment that public input may have been ignored.
Guest column argues that gun trafficking thrives when dealers ignore licenses. It cites Donald Feissinger of Pekin who sold two handguns to Benjamin Smith and notes Illinois ATF crime gun tracing shows a 300 percent rise in traced guns. The piece urges wider agency participation and Project LEAD to expose straw buyers and traffickers.
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