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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1973
Page
3
Citizens urge scrutiny of the Board of Education middle school plan and township governance. The letters question busing, dehumanization fears for youth, and police and fire department funding, demanding accountability from Hillside officials and transparency in contract decisions. Rosemary Fernicola signs one letter.
Hillside Times published weekly by Hillside Times Publishing Co Inc at 1443 North Broad St Hillside New Jersey 07205 editors and staff listed May 31 1973 subscription rates five fifty per year or fifteen cents per single copy second class postage paid at Elizabeth New Jersey volume XLIV number 31
A local Democratic advocate urges Hillside Democrats to support former Superior Court Judge Brendan T. Byrne for governor in the primary. The speaker argues the other candidates lack the qualifications to defeat Governor Cahill in November and praises Byrne as a dedicated family man with an unblemished public record.
The Times expresses sympathy with Hillside police but condemns street picketing of Mayor Kulish as an invasion of privacy. It notes similar action against Commissioners Mancuso and Witte and urges bargaining at the Municipal Building. A new meeting is requested to restore police morale and resolve the wage dispute.
Letters praise Brendan Byrne highlighting his rise as the youngest New Jersey prosecutor in Essex County, leadership as president of the County Prosecutors Association, and FBI tapes suggesting Mafia opposition. Supporters call him honest, experienced, and capable of restoring clean government in New Jersey.
A campaign-style piece endorses Democratic candidate Ann Klein for governor. It highlights her shift from Assemblywoman to a trusted leader and her nineteen years with the League of Women Voters. The call to vote in the June 5th primary promotes Klein as the capable choice on core issues.
A letter laments a needless quarrel within Hillside Little League over missed registrations due to a family death. It praises dedicated organizers John Beattie Art Ferguson and I Late Share while criticizing petty behavior among some adults and noting the impact on youth.
Charles W Ritz of 133 Fairbanks St writes about John Liege and Georges Donald, two boys seeking to play for the Giants under coaches Henry Davis, 1 Co, and Joe Corrado. He recalls a special meeting where Gary Lehner argued the boys should be limited to two innings, urging that Little League stay focused on the children.
On June 5 voters decide if they tolerate a state income tax while Gov Cahill seeks it. Charlie Sandman is the sole candidate with a firm anti tax stance, facing Cahill in the Republican primary. Supporters cite corruption costs and education as issues and urge GOP registration and voting for Sandman Row I.
Mr and Mrs William Stecker of Plantation Florida announce the birth of a daughter Alyson on May 23 Mrs Stecker formerly Diane Arberman of Hillside. Mr and Mrs Frank Tortorello of 108 Glenn Drive announce a son Nicholas born May 15 at St Barnabas Medical Center Livingston They also have a son Anthony aged two Mrs Tortorello formerly Patricia Batto of Hillside.
Hillside Creative Arts hosts an Art Show and Sale on Sunday June 8 from 12 to 4 at the Community Center 274 Hillside Ave. Open to all paid members with judges Hannah Hoffman and Bert Souder selecting merchandise trophies and ribbons for works in oils acrylics water color pastel pen and ink graphics beaded crafts candles decoupage and 3D pieces. Admission is free and refreshments will be offered.
The Mother's Night event by the Charity Council for rehabilitating cerebrally palsied children at the Center in Belleville will be Monday June 4 at the Galloping Hill Inn Five Points Union. New officers include President Mrs Gert Wexler and Treasurer Mrs Lillian Kradin with a full slate of assistants and trustees led by Mrs Hannah Karlinsky. Classified advertising gets results. call 923-9207 to place an ad.
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