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Newspaper
Humboldt Journal
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1967
Page
1
Mrs. Margar et Fisher of 3505 Pierce cares for five three week old kittens after their mother died at birth. They are fed with special formula and miniature nursing bottles from a local pet shop. When weaned, the kittens will go to an animal shelter for adoption.
Police Superintendent James B. Conlisk Jr reports an 11.4 percent decline in serious crime in the eighth period (July 20 to Aug 16) from 1966, with a 1 percent year-to-date rise over eight periods in 1967. Rape up 4.2 percent. homicides up 23.5 percent. robberies down 1.1 percent. In Fillmore, Shakespeare and Austin districts crime patterns vary with mixed increases and decreases.
Lewis Richtiger, manager of a currency exchange at 1551 N. California, earned the Police Department's Citizen Award of Appreciation in Operation Crime Stop for aiding the arrest of a woman and two men in a stolen government check scheme last May. He spotted the suspect attempting to cash an $88.64 IRS refund check, alerted authorities, and helped deter a third accomplice who fled.
Area youth aid the Newman Club meet as DeKalb hosts the 52nd National Newman Congress with theme Christ and the Family of Man. Frank Bisceglie is publicity chair. Hans Morgenthau and Rev John McKenzie address delegates from campuses nationwide. Sessions at University Center. lodging at University Plaza.
Civic and educational leaders praise Chicago school superintendent Dr. James Redmond's 144 page report on desegregation as a step toward stabilizing area communities. The plan calls for integrated yet community preserving schools and boundary reviews to reduce racial segregation while maintaining stability. Local leaders urge immediate action especially over Austin High boundary changes amid fears of exodus and a predominantly Negro district forming.
Rt Rev Msgr Joseph F Cussen former pastor of Our Lady of the Angels on 3808 Iowa is feted at an open house Friday by parish societies and Rev Donald F Kelly. Attendees include his niece Mary Cussen and Mort Cussen as he marks 75 with plans for Golden Jubilee next year.
A high school pupil at 2148 N. Long learns what makes an automobile run and how to handle it when it doesn’t. She was one of two girls enrolled during the summer in Prosser's automotive shop course.
A Community Publications feature salutes West-Northwest Side service members in Viet Nam. Profiles include William Erling Jr., Matthew Goosens, Robert Drummond, Walter Michielotti, Ronald Fresh, James Landry, and Robert Witt, with brief notes on their roles and statuses.
B Conlish Jr warns Labor Day weekend traffic is the year’s most dangerous with crowded cars and higher road use. He urges pre trip car checks rest, adequate travel time, courteous and defensive driving, and strict rule adherence after citing four Chicagoans dead and 475 injured in 1510 accidents last year.
Area draft boards announce 79 men to be inducted in September and 376 to undergo physical examinations. Officials say the calls are about par with recent months. Induction and exam figures follow, listing boardees and exams across multiple districts.
Labor Day next Monday prompts changes to paper deadlines. Classified ads may be submitted by 3 p.m. Tuesday with a noon Tuesday cancellation. Display ads due by 3:30 p.m. Friday. News copy due by noon Friday. Community Publications papers deliver Wednesday.
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