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Newspaper
Humboldt Journal
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1968
Page
1
Police statistics released by Acting Superintendent James M. Rochford show overall crime rising 8.1 percent from the same period in 1967, with auto thefts up almost 32 percent. Districts Shakespeare, Fillmore and Austin posted notable increases, while other areas posted decreases from 1967.
An eight week income tax clinic begins today at Logan Square YMCA 3600 Fullerton. Sessions run 7 p.m. each Wednesday for 90 minutes led by Milton Yondorf a Chicago and Illinois Bar member and University of Chicago Law School graduate. Topics include taxable income deductions exemptions and medical deductions with detailed loss considerations and ample Q A.
Adlai Stevenson III state treasurer and potential Democratic candidate for governor will deliver the main address at 2 p.m. February 18 during the sixth annual Northwest Community organization congress at Holy Trinity High School. About 600 delegates from 180 NCO member organizations are set to attend, elect new officers, and vote on resolutions including building a new Tuley High School and topics on health education home financing housing and urban renewal. A slate of 21 officers was nominated including Ron Caronti president Rev Calvin Kutler first vice president Mary Birren recording secretary Betty Soisson corresponding secretary John Cerone treasurer and many others as vice-presidents.
Msgr. William Gorman priest emeritus of Resurrection church and longtime Chicago Fire Department chaplain died February 9 at Mercy hospital after a long illness. He served 46 years, earning the nickname Father Bill, and died aged 71. Requiem mass was held at Resurrection church with interment at All Saints cemetery. survivors include two sisters Margaret and Eileen.
Secretary of State Paul Powell announced a revised Illinois Rules of the Road booklet reflecting 1967 legislative changes. The new edition preserves the 1967 format with expanded motorcycle content updated signs and art, plus chapters on licensing plates titles reciprocity vehicle medical aspects express way driving and highway signs. Copies are available at Springfield and Chicago Driver Licensing stations or by mail.
The Blackhawk Park Civic Council will meet at 7 30 p m February 21 at the park fieldhouse 2318 N Lavergne A spokesman urges all area businessmen to attend to help start programs discussed previously Regular monthly meetings are planned for the third Wednesday each month with emergency meetings if needed
A Lowell PTA panel will discuss Community Change and Problems at a 7:30 p.m. meeting in the school auditorium at 3320 Hirsch. Panelists include Samuel Betances of Division Urban Progress center Sgt. William Howe Dr. Ellen M. Gonnelly Lowell principal Mrs. Arthur Leon PTA president and Rev. James White with the Lutheran churches moderating.
A Northwest Side youth club named The Root at 3260 Armitage, run by Rev. Bruce Johnson, closed after a gang clash on February 5. Police say 20 youths were arrested, a gun and liquor found, and a 16-year-old girl was found unconscious. Johnson and church officials deny fault, noting the venue had operated for over a year as a coffee house for youths from nearby Protestant and Catholic churches.
The May Spencer United committee calls for a public protest ahead of three open hearings on district 4 busing. 573 May Spencer pupils would be bused to eight north side schools under Superintendent Redmond’s plan, with hearings set at Steinmetz High School and Austin High School to gather views before a final board decision on February 28.
Secretary of State Paul Powell warned that the February 15 deadline for displaying 1968 license plates is near and violators face arrest and up to a $100 fine. Mail deliveries may be delayed due to third class mail, while plates are available over the counter at multiple state facilities and banks. Printable locations include Springfield offices, Chicago outlets, and three Chicago addresses with 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. hours.
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