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Newspaper
Bensenville Register
Location
Bensenville, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1970
Page
8
In this humorous column, author discusses Apollo 11 findings and a spoof theory by Virgil Respiration that the moon once had a life friendly atmosphere before being suffocated by smog. The piece playfully links lunar dust to earthly pollution and warns of Earth’s future if air deterioration continues.
Cook County Assessor P. J. Cullerton announced a new homestead exemption for homeowners 65 and older. The $1500 exemption applies to the first portion of the equalized assessment for 1971 real estate taxes with forms and filing dates to be announced. Citizens may join a mailing list by calling 321-5338 or writing to the Assessor at 118 N. Clark St. Chicago.
The Jacks and Jills of Dundee host a Penny Social at the American Legion Hall 207 W Main St Route 72 with Walt Byington calling and dancing at 8 30 p m. Bucks and Does square dance club features Paul Foggy Thompson at 8 p m at Dempster Junior High Elk Grove Village with rounds by Susan and Henry Held. Arlington Squares mark 1970 with Badge Night at 8 30 p m at St Simons Episcopal Church Arlington Heights, led by Paul Foggy Thompson and round dancing by Edna and Gene Arnfield with sessions until 11 p m.
Chicago report says for the 12th straight year Austin T. Flett an elderly insurance broker with a white hair filed a blank income tax return challenging the federal government and daring them to take him to court. He continues a personal crusade against income tax viewing it as socialist.
The Suburban Library System begins a $650000 21000 square foot headquarters and audio-visual center at Burr Ridge Park near Hinsdale. The new facility includes executive offices a 200 person meeting room and space for bookmobiles with expansion area and a simulated outdoor court.
The Almanac notes 1793 balloon flight by Jean to the United States, 1861 Mississippi secedes, 1945 MacArthur pledges I shall return during Luzon invasion, 1968 Surveyor Seven moon landing. Thought by Alexander Dumas on wait and hope.
The Chicago office of the Immigration and Naturalization Service reminds aliens to report their addresses during January. Cards to make reports are available at post offices and INS offices. Reports must be submitted to one of those offices. Parents or guardians submit reports for alien children under 14. All aliens must report before January ends. Willful failure may lead to serious penalties.
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