Fifth Ward Aldermanic Race Heats Up With Campaign Attacks
In a tight primary race for the fifth ward alderman seat, George E. Uretz is labeled the least desirable by rival Richard A. Meyer who assails his "Morrison hotel crowd" politics. Irvine Levy defends Uretz while noting Despres sought both ward Democratic and Republican endorsements.
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George E. Uretz
Democratic
Fifth Ward
Richard A. Meyer
Uretz
Levy
Meyer
Leon Despres
Democratic Organization
Barnet Hodes
Despres
East
Election Feb 22 Alderman Vote Rules
Election notice states voters need not declare party to vote for Alderman and may vote in either party primary for Mayor. Aldermanic candidates run without party designation. Voters may choose only Mayor, only alderman, or both.
Morgenstern Seeks Alderman Post with No String Commitments
Mrs. Dorothy O’Brien Morgenstern, fifth ward aldermanic candidate, presses a candid, no binding pledge aligned with Mayor Kennelly’s support. She seeks blight removal citywide, stronger police presence, better street lighting, and school cooperation through PTAs. Campaign events include Kennelly TV program on WNBQ and a WGN-TV broadcast on vote frauds.
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Dorothy O’brien Morgenstern
Kennelly’s
Morgenstern
Better Government Association
Kennelly
WNBQ
Wgn-Tv
Six Million Granted For Hyde Park Renewal Plan
The Urban Renewal administration in Washington approved a 6 156 625 grant for Hyde Park Renewal Plan central portion Hyde Park A centering at 55th and Lake Park with Hyde Park B at 54th and Kenwood awaiting action. Land Clearance requested 6 407 116 for A and 404 615 for B with assessments to begin immediately March property acquisition for project A to start. relocation office to open in Hyde Park area. Phil A Doyle deputy executive director says a local Hyde Park resident will run the office.
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Tion
Washington
Hyde Park
the Land Clearance Commission
Hyde Park A
Hyde Park B
Phil
A. Doyle
League of Women Voters Fifth Ward Alderman Forum
The fifth ward alderman forum is set for Thursday at Mandelhall near 57th and University. All four candidates will attend to answer questions after opening statements. The event starts at 8 p.m. with free admission. moderator is Mrs. Leston Nay.
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Despres
League of Women Voters
Fifth Ward
Mandelhall
57Th and University
Leston
Blackstone
Voting machine setup at Kennelly-Morgenstern HQ
A standard voting machine is set up at Kennelly Morgenstern headquarters on East 55th Street for voter instruction or demonstration of its use.
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Kennelly-Morgenstern
E. 55Th St
Fourth Ward Candidates Forum Draws Over 100 Voters
A League of Women Voters forum at K A M Community House drew more than 100 Fourth Ward residents to hear Aldermanic candidate Cohen. Other participants were unable to attend. Jul ius Pryor did not appear. Cohen defended 16 years in office and zoning enforcement. Ming represented Holman who missed due to a Daley rally. The discussion covered redevelopment, housing, and racial integration.
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Fourth Ward
League of Women Voters
K.A.M. Community House
E. 50Th St
Ald
Abraham Cohen
East End Ave
Claude W. B. Holman
Sutherland Hotel
Richard Daley
Civic Opera House
Holman
William Robert Ming
E. 49Th St
University of Chicago
Pryor
Ius Pryor
Martin Kennelly
LWV
Cohen
Ming
Cottage Grove
Cyril S. Smith
Kenwood
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Bob Merriam
Hyde Park-Keenwood
Son Hotel
Mrs. Morgenstern
Strings
Pta5s
the Urban Renewal Administra
55Th and
Lake Park
54Th
Hyde Park Herald
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