Editor Letters Call for ACS Probe in City Council
Readers debate Alderman Despres and a proposed Health and Sanitation committee inquiry into the Anti-Cruelty Society ACS assets show 6.2 million in total assets and 621,854 annual income with 30 percent spent on animal care and 55 percent on salaries. ACS Director Shaffer questions figures and a finance committee inquiry is urged to obtain the facts.
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Health and Sanitation Committee
Chicago Today
Illinois
J.J. Shaffer
Chicago
Burton Natarus
Health & Sanitation Committee
Despres blocks probe into Anti Cruelty Society funds
A Chicago alderman prefers Health and Sanitation over Finance for investigating the Anti Cruelty Society amid controversy over a 6.2 million dollar trust and nearly 700 thousand annual income. Alderman Despres previously backed police shooting on sight for unleashed animals and now avoids a full inquiry, prompting public demand for transparency on charitable dollars.
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Gloria Shelton
The
Animal Protective
Living Kenwood and dog waste critique in Hyde Park ad
A Chicago Daily News Panorama back-page ad touts Hyde Park Kenwood as elite with Nobel and Who’s Who claims while a reader railes against pervasive dog waste. The letter questions dog owners rights versus children's play space and calls for explanations from residents.
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Chicago Daily News
Panorama
Hyde Park
Kenwood
Kenwood senior activities plan for graduation 1973
Parents received a letter detailing Kenwood seniors activities for graduation at Arie Crown Theater and prom at Hyatt House plus a luncheon, picnic and other events. Class dues are 35 dollars due by Friday April 20 to cover rentals, gowns, yearbook and gifts.
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Steve Freedkin
Kenwood
Arie Crown Theater
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Continental Plaza
Hyatt House
Alderman Reports on City Hall Theft and Reform Hope
Leon Despres argues current disclosures reveal a Chicago machine preoccupied with looting, not governing. He credits the Better Government Association for exposing insiders, boosting calls for independent reform and faster street repairs aided by investigations and indictments.
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Better Government Association
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