Tuition credits threaten private education freedom
A columnist argues against a proposed tuition tax credit, warning it risks eroding the freedom of choice in private schooling. He cites a looming $100,000 cost over two decades for middle class families, questions who writes the rules, and warns that credits would become a new federal loophole while expanding government subsidies. He urges cost controls and genuine tax relief without undermining private education.
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Long prison term for setting fire
Everett Bowen, a plumber with a history of child abuse, received up to 150 years in Cook County for burning his three children to death in a Northbrook house fire. Convicted April 13, he was sentenced to three concurrent terms of 100 to 150 years each.
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Red dye marks bank robbers in Hot Springs chase
Two Hot Springs men, Charles Arnett and Hugh C. Woodsmall, were charged with robbing a First National Bank branch. Woodsmall is also wanted in Phoenix for aggravated robbery. About $7,000, marked with red dye, was found in their car after a chase along Interstate 30, leaving the suspects with red stained hands.
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House votes to boost veterans aid in 1979 budget
The House rejected shifts of defense funds and tax-cut changes but approved increased veteran aid bringing the total to 21.5 billion as the overall budget stood at 500.5 billion. Senate moves included a tax on barges delayed to 1982 and a Humphrey Hawkins bill advances, with foreign policy debate continuing over the Middle East jet sale package and defense strategy.
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Illinois utility bill plan backed to protect renters
The Illinois Commerce Commission supports emergency legislation to let renters pay utility bills when landlords default. Provisions would bar shutoffs for tenants who start paying, require five day notices before disconnections, and prohibit utilities from seeking past due charges or deposits from tenants. Peoples Gas opposes, citing enforcement impracticality after $6.2 million in uncollected bills from 48,000 customers last year.
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