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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1972
Page
1
A Union man is held for the Union County Grand Jury after an assault on 77 year old Louis Epsel of 29 Looker Street. Epsel was pistol whipped during a Jan 26 attack. two other suspects arrested earlier were charged with armed robbery and assault and battery. Detectives Mason Oram and Minervino led the probe.
Assemblyman Alexander J. Menza, a Democrat and former Hillside mayor, introduced bill A-602 on February 7 to outlaw blockbusting by real estate agents. The measure amends the civil rights act to curb tactics aimed at scaring buyers over alleged changes in neighborhood composition. The bill mirrors New York law and references the federal Fair Housing Act.
The Hillside Community Players rehearse All My Sons by Arthur Miller at Firehouse Theatre. Director John Whalen leads a cast including Jon Keller Arsen Gautier Kate Keller Helen Weintraub Chris Keller and others. Edward di Edwardo produces the show scheduled for three weekends in March beginning March 10.
Mrs. Margaret Keppler addressed Hillside Rotary on the Visiting Nurse and Health Service of Eastern Union County. The program covers 13 communities with skilled part time home nursing under medical direction and supports rehabilitation, health education, and guidance. The service employs 33 nurses in the Elizabeth Hillside area.
Deputy Fire Chief Michael Marsnick says Sheldon Itzkowitz, a tenant, made two trips up a flamescorched stair to save William 14 months Shelly Ann 3 Sharon 4 and Daren 6 from a second floor bedroom. No injuries reported but the 100 year old house at 359 361 Long Ave. suffered heavy smoke damage and will be condemned. The blaze started from a defective electrical circuit and firefighters ventilated the structure.
High school principal John Kulikowski says the administration urges the Board of Education to replace modular scheduling with a traditional eight 43 minute period day. The board will decide in March after budget cuts threaten facility renovations for modular timing.
More than 250 high school students gathered uninvited at a closed Board of Education session to back modular scheduling. Five student spokesmen addressed president Alfred Lordi, requesting a future meeting and vowing action if no decision is made by March 10 at Liberty Field across from the school.
The Hillside Times toured Hillside High School with newly elected Board member William Lange to review modular scheduling. The piece outlines the concept, its three core principles, and the debate between supporters and critics after three years. It notes facility challenges, classroom size mismatches, library resources, and limited auditorium and cafeteria use affecting implementation.
The Times requests early copy from Fabiheile Hiemeved for social items and letters. deadlines are Friday before publication for social and club news, Monday noon for straight news, Tuesday noon for all advertising. cooperation appreciated to eliminate last minute rush.
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