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Newspaper
Forest Park World
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1975
Page
4
A reader laments Illinois Memorial Day celebrations misaligned with national practice. The piece blames state legislators for a recurring three-day weekend that splits families and undermines unity during a holiday meant to honor sacrifices. It notes most of the nation observes Memorial Day on a Monday, May 26, to create long weekends.
The piece argues for keeping Memorial Day on May 30 regardless of weekday. It criticizes lawmakers and veterans groups for supporting a three day federal holiday that dilutes the day’s meaning. It notes school schedules and calls for actions from State Rep. Larry DiPrima and state legislators. It mentions SB77 in the Senate and multiple House bills being tabled.
A letter argues organized baseball teaches boys through coach guidance, uniforms and umpires, praising managers as mentors and urging parental involvement. The writer also promotes a Illinois Bicentennial essay contest for students in three divisions with June 1, 1975 deadline and savings bonds for winners.
The piece argues that proposed revisions to the federal criminal codes SI and HR 3907 threaten civil liberties, may target political enemies, and echo Nixon era law and order. It contrasts this with the Brown commission's more moderate HR 333 and urges contacting senators and representatives to reject Senate I and HR 3907.
The Village Players deliver a strong Stop the World production led by Fred Eberle in a demanding role and guided by director Larry Baldacci. Six performances remain with $3.50 tickets and reservations at 383-9829.
A compiled roster of local and district officials including Oak Park James J. Mc Clure Jr. River Forest Daniel J. O Leary Forest Park Howard R. Mohr and district representatives Howard R. Mohr Philip J. Rock Ray mond J. Welsh Edward Bluthardt Ted Leverenz Jack B. Williams 18th District Robert K. Downs Lawrence DiPrima Robert F. McPartlin 21st District Jesse D. Madison Vincent J. Molloy Isaac Sims 6th District Henry Hyde Charles Percy Adlai Stevenson with addresses and phone numbers for constituent outreach.
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