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Newspaper
Englewood Bulletin
Location
Englewood, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1968
Page
3
A reflective piece arguing for quality education and integrated schooling. It highlights de facto segregation, the need to reorganize schools, and calls for fair representation of Black history and figures beyond a few cited names.
A Chicago woman, Mrs. Lillie M., writes as a Black American and longtime voter objecting to labels of crime and mob violence. She argues against reducing people to pigmentation, recalls Kennedy King and MLK, cites Watts and Detroit violence, and warns editors and officials against undermining law. The letter urges returning to Arkansas and Alabama roots of civil disobedience and defends due process. The piece ends with a separate note praising Eugene McCarthy and urging votes for him.
Sammy A. A. Rayner Jr. urges neighbors in Park Manor to oppose a Greyhound bus franchise grant to a Black businessman. He notes required public hearings for a special use permit and 250 foot neighbor notice, offering to join protesters and urging unity against internal division.
An eight week pre registration period for new fall term entrants at Southern Illinois University Carbondale begins July 1. Appointment letters went out May 29. Prospective freshmen and transfers will receive advisement and registration on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays through August 21, with registration suspended until New Student Week starting September 21. Classes begin September 24. Housing employment and other details will be addressed during pre registration and orientation programs for students and parents.
Observations by Henry Wilson note Englewood Southtown Planning Association ready to begin a Turn Key housing project with local leaders Joss Thomass Fred Henderson and Worbert Engles providing financial support. Southeast Englewood land awaits bids for further housing development as community power builds. Senior Citizens Day event May 2 1968 at Englewood Urban Progress Center drew strong turnout.
The 1967 changes let you work and still claim Social Security. Beginning 1968 you can earn up to 1680 and collect full benefits, with complex withholding rules for higher earnings and no withholds after age 72. Details forthcoming next week on tax rates and earnings base.
Bette Davis leads in The Anniversary a black comedy opening Friday June 4 as last run attraction at Bulletin- Booster neighborhood theaters. Davis plays a monstrous matriarch who stops at nothing to keep control of her three adult sons.
Six AREA residents were among 1 050 candidates for bachelor degrees in the 108th ISU commencement. The BULLETIN-BOOSTER group includes Linda Henderson, 6214 Perry. Janice Hill, 9436 Forest. Donna Hornbeak, 6236 Langley. George Pruitt, 7653 Vernon. Bertha Salles, 9100 Princeton. Betty White, 9523 Calumet. ISU awarded 103 master's and nine doctorates, bringing total degrees to over 21 500 since founding in 1697.
Area resident Charles Stevens was the sole Bulletin area representative among 52 graduates honored June 6 at Chicago Circle convocation. The ceremony at 750 Halsted featured Thomas D. Sherrard of Purdue University as principal speaker in the Illinois Room of Chicago Circle Center.
Dennis Brown 10, of 7244 Dobson is praised for his engaging smile and pleasing manner as a dedicated newsboy on a nine month route serving the 76th to 77th streets area. He saves for school supplies, supports his mother, and attends St Lawrence Baptist Church while dreaming of a business career.
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