White trees and lakefront view near 55th Street
Photo shows an unusual shot of the 51st Street point looking north from about 55th Street to the lake. The north side of the point extends into the lake where the Chicago Park District has built a new adult swimming area. Image credited to Owen Mayer.
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New chief of staff named for Fifth Army post
Brigadier General George M. Jones will assume Chief of Staff duties at Fifth Army headquarters on August 3, succeeding Brigadier General John D. Lawlor who retires July 31 after 30 years of service. Jones and his wife and four children spent three years in Europe with posts including Stuttgart, Germany. He holds the Distinguished Service Cross the Silver Star the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster the Bronze Star and the Air Medal and served in World War II and Korea.
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Missile display at museum features Quail decoy
A full size model of the Quail airlaunched decoy missile, built by McDonnell Aircraft, goes on display Aug 6 to Oct 4 at the Museum of Science and Industry. The 14 foot craft is carried in a B 52’s bomb bay and would be released to draw fire away from the bomber, increasing mission success probability.
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St. Louis
Cancer prevention center plan discussed at meeting
Earl B. Dickerson vice president and Manuel J. Segali executive secretary listen as the center’s plan is outlined. A drawing was on view at a recent Sheraton-Chicago Hotel meeting, with spotlight on the non profit organization’s focus.
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Manuel J. Segali
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Sheraton-Chicago
Hyde Park Republicans form Stop Goldwater movement
A Hyde Park group calling itself Stop Goldwater meets at Dr. Carol Newtons home to oppose Senator Barry Goldwater for the White House. The plan includes organizing procedures, choosing a name, and outlining action while welcoming independents to share the goal of opposing Goldwater and supporting local Republican candidates.
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Dorchester
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Resident loses bid to keep public road in dunes battle
Indiana resident John Hawkinson of 5482 Woodlawn loses a protracted dispute as Bethlehem Steel wins approval from Porter County commissioners to vacate two public roads. Hawkinson's two acres sit fully inside the steel company property after more than a year of opposition. The Porter County board unanimously voted to vacate the routes.
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Woodlawn
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Women Peace League plans open meeting on Friday
The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom will hold an open membership meeting on Friday August 7 at 8 PM at Mrs L Margolin's home 5225 Blackstone. Agenda includes a delegate report on the June 26 July 1 Indianapolis WILPF meeting and a report on the Mississippi voter registration and freedom schools. Delegates Mr and Mrs George Dear of 5503 Everett will share a firsthand report. South Side Branch delegates listed include Vivian Archer Fern Gayden Karen Koning Lola Margolin Lois Romers and Sarah Simonsgaard.
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