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Newspaper
Bensenville Register
Location
Bensenville, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1969
Page
9
A district newsletter defends compulsory sex education from kindergarten to twelfth grade as shaping socially desirable attitudes and behavior. It cites a 1966 conference noting the Hebrew Christian moral code is no longer adequate for a diverse population.
A St Patrick Academy junior laments the closure of SPA describing the final glee club concert and awards day as poignant, the empty halls, and four hundred girls needing new paths. The letter questions the place of Hebrew Christian tradition in public schools amid rising relativism and secular philosophies.
Sandy Alexander of the Palatine Township Youth Organization expresses gratitude for publicity and community backing that will ensure the success of the teen center. The letter notes clergy divided opinions on the District 21 Family Living and Sex Education programs and cites traditionalist views on situation ethics and civil disobedience. Robert R. Hopkins, president, Buffalo Grove.
Roselle residents warn that existing sidewalks not meeting village standards must be relaid at 50 percent cost and soon storm sewers curbing and street lights follow with higher assessments. Citizens urge a village referendum to decide funding and governance, framing the fight as local democracy in action.
The document argues that teacher pay rises on a step system are earned annually and not a direct increase in the schedule. It cites 1968-69 to 1969-70 data showing increases like 9.52 percent for some steps and 5.76 to 10 percent for others, contending the board overstated an 8 to 14 percent rise. The author, T. R. Schmidt, Des Plaines.
Joan Slater criticizes Mary Dresser for equating anti compulsory sex education protests to McCarthyism. She analyzes dating errors, noting college students today would have grown up after McCarthyism, and argues guilt by association is misapplied by Dresser and Birch Society rhetoric.
Helen Moran defends Family Living and Sex Education concerns in District 21 and questions Mr Means's criticisms. She accuses Means of echoing CPC rumors and urges open accountability from school leaders to aid children.
The Memorial Day Parade was well attended and cooperative, with thanks extended to all participating groups. Parade Chairman Howland Atwood offers appreciation for the support and participation.
The writer disputes Mr Means and the Fence Post claim that District 21's family living and sex education program is flawless. He argues that the program contains many mistakes that can harm children, citing a statement from the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons read at a school board meeting. He states that the materials used are not worth any risk to a child.
Reader letters criticize Family Living and Sex Education in District 21. They dispute HB 1633 as a state approval and urge the school board to publicly re evaluate all program components from K to 12 and teacher training.
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