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Newspaper
Hyde Park Herald
Location
Hyde Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1971
Page
4
In a letter to the editor a country resident shares a nightly tactic to avoid danger. He walks while talking to himself and gesturing as if arguing with an unseen friend, believing the display deters attackers and prompts passersby to avoid him. He considers carrying oversized bags to enhance the effect and invites readers to share their own protective ideas.
Community members praise recent efforts and note the four crime meetings held two weeks ago. The message urges attendees to unite with local organizations to take rapid, firm next steps in their exciting, enthusiastic community initiative.
The Harper Court Foundation seeks redesignation of the Alport Building site for parking and open space to avoid long term vacancy. The group notes keeping the site open would be a holding action only if eastward redevelopment occurs, which they do not foresee. Redevelopment for parking or open space would improve usefulness and appearance.
Frances S Vandervoort commends the HPECC Board of Directors for their resolution voicing disappointment with Hyde Park theaters I and II film quality. She suggests Kohlberg Theaters reinstate a suggestion box to learn what Hyde Parkers want to see.
A writer argues that a small union membership disrupts the nation by shutting down transportation utilities and public services through strikes. They urge eliminating the right to strike and creating labor courts to replace collective action, claiming it would save millions of man hours and protect democracy.
A Chicago editorial shows eight day city budget hearings staged to bore the press and public. With a 75 percent Finance Committee majority led by Tom Keane the sessions were recessed for a police briefing and scheduled to miss deadlines, silencing probing questions and leaving outsiders uninformed.
The Hyde Park seniors thank the Hyde Park Herald for detailed Diabetes Diagnostic Test coverage. The article explains fasting requirements and the testing steps by the Chicago Board of Health, helping residents understand the process and encouraging turnout for this health event.
The Neediest Children's Christmas Fund, run by volunteers and filed with the Attorney General, aims to help welfare poor children in Cook County. A new book The Death of Christmas collects testimonies from 43 poor individuals, with all proceeds to the fund. Authors and organizers pledge no personal profit, and copies at Follett are offered for $1.50 with checks payable to The Death of Christmas book fund.
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