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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1962
Page
1
In a Hillside Times release, GOP candidates Joseph Ram and Jack Valenti defend a seven point program, noting only two points face legal concerns. They pledge compliance with state law, seek legal means for governance improvements, and request enabling acts if needed to ensure efficiency and economy.
Citizens urged to vote in the November midterm despite no national or statewide races. The piece emphasizes Union County’s pivotal role in shaping state government with Democrats aiming to maintain control and Republicans defending gains as national figures campaign locally.
Linden and Hillside lag in meeting quotas for United Funds of Eastern Union County while Roselle Park and Elizabeth Residential B surpass targets. Total to date is 377,003, about 58 percent. Linden at 2,067 or 20 percent and Hillside around 1,800 or 1 percent. Many returns incomplete or not yet mime d. Next weeks push ahead with all-out solicitation. tentative meeting set for Tuesday Nov 13. Donald Myers, longtime Boy Scout leader, chairs Linden effort.
Tax Collector John C. Pozar named chairman of the Sister Kenny Fund Appeal in Hillside. County Chairman Rober Sheldon announced the mid November drive to support rehabilitation research and treatment for handicapped citizens and help them resume productive lives.
A scrap paper drive will be held Sunday Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. by the Hoop & Hammer Association and Hillside Volunteer Fire Auxiliary. Residents are asked to place bundles at the curb. If it rains, the drive will shift to Sunday Nov. 11. Committee members include Walter Alexander James Stack William Schwing Steven Drob Michael Prokopwicz and Fred Kaczor.
Democratic leaders at headquarters charged that Republican candidates would erase twelve years of progress under the Democratic administration. They compared Hillside and Cranford, arguing Hillside’s larger police and fire departments and public services show stronger municipal stability versus Cranford’s smaller staff and fewer protections.
Detective Robert J. Mason and Fireman Peter Capra co chair the pay raise referendum committee at College Inn urging residents to vote yes for $408 across the board increases in 1963 and 1964. They cite cost of living, better living standards, attraction of qualified applicants, and retention while noting the plan reduces petitioning needs and costs homeowners about nine cents weekly for a $15,000 dwelling.
Blond blue eyed Janet Lyons 20 wore a white silk gown with chantilly lace topping and received the winner’s trophy from Freeholder Raymond A. Moore. She is daughter of William Lyons of 601 Chapman St Hillside and a secretary at H P Press Engraving. She won a cook set necklace pendant and a week long trip to Puerto Rico.
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