Despres as Chicago reformer for U.S. Senate
A reader urges Illinois voters to back Alderman Leon Despres for U.S. Senate, arguing his independence from Mayor Daley and the Cook County machine. The note cites Despres as a successor to Paul Douglas and a conscience of the Chicago Council, urging the next opportunity be used to select a strong reform candidate. A second letter from Charles Keenan compliments the Bulletin and urban school progress discussions.
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Omes
Daley
Cook County
Democratic Organization
U. S
Illinois
Paul Douglas
Fifth Ward
Leon Mi
Despres
Douglas
Chicago
Adlai Stevenson
Alderman Despres
Alan Dobry
Self help movement grows to curb ghetto violence
The piece argues that self help concepts are rising among Black communities to sup press violence. It cites Operation Breadbasket and the push for economic control, job training, housing rehab, and voter registration while acknowledging ongoing alienated violence and the need for organized action.
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Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Black consciousness and the changing urban struggle
The piece analyzes how black consciousness and pride influence community self-help efforts and control of local institutions. It notes militant shifts, fear of white police repression, and predicts Nixon’s election could affect urban violence and peace at home, while warning that many Negroes did not vote Republican.
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Port
America
Richard N. Nixon
Nixon
Question of the week at Chicago schools prompts student demands
Freshmen and sophomores from Wilson City College and area high schools urge reforms. They call for abolishing the basic program, better cafeteria food, and improved administrative response. Students emphasize unity, constructive study, and improved facilities across departments at DuSable, CVS, and Englewood High.
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Lillian Wensley
Wilson City College
Wilson
AOIB
Miss Wensley
Sykes
Johnny Outlaw
DuSable High
Clarence
DuSable
Outlaw
Outaw
Anthony Cleaves
CVS
Irma Hunter
Englewood High School
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Mr. Green
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Orlando Tenn
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Lotus
Miss Leee
New Orleans
Burgins
FALLS
LA Tete Belle
Cottage Grove
Bulletin
Hurley Green
Bruce Sagan
Eer Aie
Englewood High
Louisiana
KET Fishe
Florida
New York
Ries
Chicago Area
Fed
Firestone
Firestone Town & Country Res
Al's Tire & Rupply Co
Dallas
Triangle Sarber
Champlain
Virgil
Lee
Cecil
Wichold
Wieholdt
Jay
Robert
Dewelry & Flame Furnishings
Cottage Grove HY
Longines
Cottage Grove Ave
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