This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Forest Park World
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1975
Page
5
The article notes Triton college's prominence in local suburbs over the past decade. It details its 86 acre campus, 12 major buildings with two more planned, a 1975 budget of $12.2 million, and enrollment near 17,000 full and part time students.
The article argues Triton College quietly impacts Western suburbs through extension programs at nine schools and campus activity, while critics fear a lack of public awareness and insufficient accountability. It notes a small voter base for trustees and a mix of private-like freedom with limited safeguards, urging greater public engagement.
The letter praises Tim McShane for his St Luke's Special Olympics piece and laments car costs and government policy. It recites car repair bills for a 1966 Buick LeSabre and argues taxpayers should fund new autos, citing gas mileage, safety, and energy worries alongside critiques of politics and inflation.
Olderr notes Riverside Forest Park Fourth of July festivities with donkey baseball as a highlight and a slower fireworks finale. He critiques park tennis classes as overextended, urges more efficient court access, and praises Village Players production of1776 at South Boulevard Studio. Reservations available and guest columns encouraged.
Letter to the editor from H L criticizing Khrushchev remarks and alleged Communist influence in U S politics. argues defense cuts threaten the nation and cites family service and reading None Dare Call It Treason. Mentions Henry Hyde and wartime experiences.
A survey of neighboring communities shows Oak Park with the highest class 1 sticker at 20 dollars for over 35 and 10 dollars for under 35, while other towns vary from 2.50 to 16 for different age groups and classes. Senior discounts are common in five of twelve towns, while two offer no discount. The writer suggests beer sales in stores as a revenue option to keep money in Oak Park.
Residents question a town narrative claiming Oak Park households earn at least $25 000 annually. Local media coverage and community groups probe the basis of the figure and its impact on policy and perceptions.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.