01 Nov 1967
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Newspaper
Humboldt Journal
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1967
Page
1
Reilly earned a hero award after killing one gunman and capturing two accomplices during a filling station holdup at Chicago and Kedzie on September 10. His wife Reilly’s wife watched proudly at Shakespeare police station.
A local publication offers six bicycles as prizes for top newsboys. The carrier boy earns points for on time collections and new subscribers. Prompt payments boost his score. lateness hurts his standing and each month’s receipts determine the winner.
Representative Frank Annunzio cites a 670 940 dollar twelve month increase in VA payments for veterans widows and dependents in his district under the 1967 GI Bill. He details figures for pensions readjustment assistance training and education benefits affecting about four thousand constituents.
Pvt. Robert Lange son of Mrs Lorraine Scanlon 1736 N Fairfield completed two weeks of training at Camp Pendleton California. The program covered day and night patrolling basic infantry weapons survival methods and assault tactics. He will proceed to more advanced training before assignment to his permanent unit.
Detective Thomas Reilly of the area general assignments unit at Shakespeare station earned the Superintendent's Award of Valor for stopping a gasoline station robbery at Chicago and Kedzie at 1 30 a m on Sept 10. He observed three men, moved in after the attendant was driven to a rear room, captured two, and killed the third who held the gun to the attendant's head.
Logan Square YMCA plans a door to door drive on November 4 and 5 to raise 50000 toward a 500000 addition and indoor outdoor pool. Chairman John G. Symons says volunteers will seek one dollar from each family and 600 volunteers have been recruited.
Chicago law enforcement leaders blame public apathy for rising crime during Law Enforcement Week. They urge residents to use Operation Crime Stop by calling PO 5-1313 to report suspicious activity, noting many crimes in the Shakespeare and Austin districts involve youths under 21, with youths under 16 responsible for a large share of strong‑armed robberies.
Police arrested Juan Rodriguez 19 and three others after a 3:30 a.m. break in at a rear wall of a gift shop at 2712 North. Officers found a blue bag of burglary tools in a car near 2727 Wabansia. Arraignments delayed for police laboratory results.
Sp 4 James M. McCormick of Austin High School family is mourned after his body arrives in Chicago and burial with full military honors. Sp 4 David W. Fisher of Kelvyn Park High School dies from wounds while leading a patrol in Vietnam. Both had recent weddings and families awaiting reunions.
The West Metropolitan Area Council proposes a two highway Crosstown expressway with a one way northbound Pulaski route to Kennedy expressway and a one way southbound track just east of Belt Line. The plan includes an industrial park and separate lanes for trucks and cars.
The North Avenue Crawford chamber of commerce shifts its Nov 9 meeting to 1 p.m. tomorrow Thursday Nov 2. The gathering will be at the American Home Savings and Loan association.
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