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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1972
Page
7
The Hillside Times urges parents to curb youths loitering on Coe Avenue between Salem and Robert Streets after widespread vandalism. Eight store windows broken, car tires punctured, urination, assaults, graffiti, fires, two robberies, and litter documented. Police cooperation is sought to prosecute offenders. Robert Trainor signs the appeal.
The Hillside Times invites readers to submit signed letters to the editor on township matters. Authors may request withholding of name and address unless the letter is political. Letters must be typewritten, double-spaced, under 200 words, and addressed to Editor at 1443 N Broad St Hillside NJ 07205.
A letter to the editor argues that the president of the Board of Education acted with the full nine-member board in appealing to the Commissioner of Education over He Semi Evans budget cuts. The writer notes education's share of the local tax dollar and Hillside's rank in per pupil cost and total expenditures, citing cuts to professional staff.
A Hillside resident urges focus on township issues not the Board of Education election on November 7. The letter skewers critic Mrs. J Loeb for humorous commentary about Burt Bergman and others, praising Bergman and his family while defending his community contributions. Jacquelin Koblene adds a personal defense of Bergman, challenging perceived sarcasm and calling for time quality over trivial disputes.
A voter expresses support for women in municipal government but says the female candidate is not the best choice this year. She urges qualified women to run in future elections and emphasizes judging candidates on individual merit.
Maryann Sasso of Valley View Road urges voters to back the Republican ticket of J Arnold Witte and Dr Burton Bergman citing experience and ability. She notes all voters including women will weigh qualifications similarly.
Frank J. Danny Foreman of the maintenance garage defends its budget and staff against Republican charges of overspending. He cites savings from repairs, manpower cuts, and emergency calls while asserting dedication to taxpayers and a right to run for township office. He questions motives of opponents and asserts time for public duties.
The Hillside Times weekly edition lists publication details for October 26 1972 including address Hillside Times Publishing Co Inc 1443 North Broad Street Hillside New Jersey 07208 editor Sidney Silverstein assistant editor Bernard Levine and advertising staff Sarah Silverstein. Subscriptions are five dollars fifty cents per year single copy fifteen cents and second class postage is paid at Elizabeth New Jersey. Newsroom information and staff roles are provided for the site.
A reader highlights J. Arnold Witte and Dr. Burton B. Bergman as standout candidates for the Township Committee. Both are respected professionals in law and medicine, though the writer notes a reservation, mentioning established practices.
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