Black to challenge Holman in Fourth Ward race
Timuel D. Black a 44 year old school teacher and newly elected chairman of the Fourth Ward Independent Voters of Illinois plans to run against Alderman Claude W. B. Holman in the forthcoming aldermanic election. With under three weeks to gather 300 signatures to place his name on the ballot Black accuses Holman and other incumbents of lacking a clear mandate from their constituents.
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Ald
Claude W. B. Holman
Timuel D. Black
Ellis
Fourth Ward
Ilinois
Holman
Black
Willy-Nilly
Christmas window display lights up pole near hospital
A daytime look shows a tree like pole with unusual lines, but at night construction in front of the osteopathic hospital at 53rd and Ellis becomes a festive scene. Lights on ropes form a third story window display. Photo by Allen Stessman.
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Osteopathic Hospital
53Rd and Ellis
Allen Stessman
Despres Endorsed by Korshak in 1963 Ward Campaign
Korshak backed Alderman Despres citing service to the South Ward's people. Despres praised the Steward organization and promised a city with jobs housing and schools while remaining independent. Other leaders, including Mrs Thelma Clark and State Rep Robert Mann, voiced support and urged strong Steward votes to return Despres to the city council.
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Despres
Korshak
Ald
Sth
Thelma Clark
Leon M. Despres
Robert E. Mann
Mann
Senate
Richard J. Daley
Kennedy
Local Ward Battle Shapes Up As Election Looms
Democratic-aligned council hopeful Holman faces district splits with southern ward backing and northern working class voter loyalty. He plans block-by-block house meetings and street corner outreach after school.
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James Meredith
University of Mississippi
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Madison Park
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Midway
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