Hillside Times Bicentennial Edition Celebrate Local History
Our Opinion reflects on Hillside’s past and national 200th birthday. We thank Arnold McClow and Jean Ree Turner for historical work and acknowledge Hillside Public Library, Bicentennial Committee, Hillside Historical Society, and Mrs. Jane Schorr for keeping history alive.
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Arnold McClow
Jean Ree Turner
Sforts
Upper Road
Hillside Public Library
Bicentennial Committee
Hillside Historical Society
Jane Schorr
Hillside
George Washington
Old
North Broad Street
New York City
Stephen Crane
Evergreen Cemetery
Lionel
Telestar
Phil Alzzuto
Apathy Endangers America on Our Bicentennial
The author laments civic apathy amid the nation’s 200th birthday and recalls forefathers who fought for participation and liberty. While acknowledging Viet Nam, Watergate, and scandals, the piece argues the political system, though imperfect, was humanly created and deserves renewed engagement.
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Watergate
Washington
Future goals and citizen involvement in government
In a Bicentennial reflection the author urges focused planning for the next decades, prioritizing education health and housing while stressing citizen participation. They defend the U S system of government and fear decline without active involvement and commitment from all people to protect freedoms.
Hillside Police urge supervision for Fourth of July fireworks
The Hillside Police Department warns parents to supervise children during the Fourth of July weekend to prevent injuries from fireworks. Check local papers for supervised displays to view safely and avoid becoming a statistic.
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Hillside Police Department
Open enrollment desegregation debate raised in Hillside letters
A Hillside reader thanks Hill Side Times for desegregation fact finding and critiques the open enrollment policy. The letter claims the program was tokenistic, limited black participation, and fostered governance friction while wasting taxpayer money and failing to meet integration goals.
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G.W
Bicentennial Reflections On America's Youthful Start
The piece recalls the nation’s founding era as a youthful time with a large young population. It notes Jefferson signing the Declaration at 33 and several other signers in their 20s and 30s as the republic began its long, storied development.
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America
Jefferson
Philadelphia
Looking Toward The Future Looking Toward Installing
A column argues renewed student interest in national heritage driven by media coverage. It stresses teachers guiding understanding of social cultural and economic progress over two centuries and reinforces the educator’s role in fostering democracy and dedication to American ideals.
Reflecting on Mstory and civic awakening at Town Hall
Observers note banners in Town Hall and the Don’t Tread on Me slogan. The piece argues high government levels ignore founding principles and urges action through the election process to restore those goals.
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Town Hall
A Bicentennial Question
A Sunday afternoon plea asks if America is a beacon or a monster after 200 years. The piece questions national identity and legacy from liberty to war mortality, corruption, and social justice, urging readers to decide if the nation remains mankind’s last great hope.
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Kennedy Brothers
Justice
Martin Luther King
Jimmy Hoffa
Pulaski Skyway
America
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