Drug Education Efforts Grow Across Schools
The article outlines efforts by Lake Park High School and other districts to develop drug education amid no state sanctioned program. It highlights the role of principals like Carl Forrester and Thomas Shirley, state officials, and seminars for DuPage and Cook County schools as efforts to equip students and parents with accurate information to combat drug use.
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Carl Forrester
Lake Park High School
Wheeling
Thomas Shirley
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Chicago School System
Cook County
DuPage County
Illinois Political Scene Shaken by Dirksen Death
The death of Sen. Everett Dirksen unsettles Illinois politics and national balance. Nixon loses a key Senate voice, while GOP unity weakens amid Ogilvie’s tax reforms and dissident factions. Democrats see a path to 1970 victories led by Daley’s Chicago clout and Stevenson’s potential role.
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Sen
Everett McKinley Dirksen
Illinois
National
Pekin
Sen EV
Senate
Washington
Nixon
Dirksen
State Supreme Court
Richard B
Ogilvie
GOP
Chicago
Richard J. Daley
State Treas
Adlai Stevenson III
Daley
Stevenson
Big Babs Sees Hair Debate In High School Sports
Veteran sportswriter Big Babs visits Arlington Heights and blames long hair for football issues. She argues coaches favor short hair for discipline and Army-style training, praising look over youth culture and endorsing the team image.
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Big Babs
Chicago
Arlington Heights
Barber’s Monthly
Paddock
Babs
Ringo Starr
Fenton High School
Army
Critic's Corner Liberal Excesses Pushing Pendulum
Opinion piece argues liberals caused social excesses since 1920s, blaming Democratic and liberal policies for racism and welfare dependency. It predicts a conservative backlash by the 1970s, with calls for limited government and reduced liberal influence. The essay portrays liberals as petty and overreaching while praising a swing to the right.
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America
Farm workers face plights in grape boycott debate
The column argues farm workers live in poverty with average earnings under 3000 dollars, limited schooling, and health issues due to pesticides. It urges recognition of collective bargaining rights, notes NLRA exclusions, cites UFWOC strikes, and calls for organizers to push for union recognition and better conditions.
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Arlington Heights Clergy Fellowship
NLRA
Rev
Hartmire
California Migrant Ministry
Giamarra
UFWOC
Coachella Valley
Carratan Ranch
Publicity Drives Rummage Sale Attendance and Profit
A local rummage sale organizer thanks the Herald for wide circulation and excellent publicity. The boost in coverage led to strong attendance and higher profits.
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the Herald
Readers Letters Policy For The Fence Post
Correspondence from readers is welcomed. Only letters of 500 words or less will be published, however, and no anonymous letters will be considered for publication. Letters must be signed with name and address. Direct your mail to The Fence Post. Paddock Publications, Arlington Heights, DL 60006.
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Fence Post
Paddock Publications
Arlington Heights
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