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Newspaper
Hyde Park Herald
Location
Hyde Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1973
Page
4
In Hyde Park residents debate roaming pets and icy sidewalks after a recent ice storm. Readers argue about cat and dog owners neglect, urge reporting strays to the dog pound or anti cruelty society, and suggest salting sidewalks or using kitty litter to ease travel.
In his final days Governor Ogilvie publicly supported the Crosstown Expressway after suspending state work and ordering a new environmental study. He tied his stance to resident support rather than expert opinion, despite ongoing westside neighborhood opposition that had persisted for months.
Workers nearing retirement can now estimate their Social Security checks with a new do it yourself leaflet. The guide outlines a step by step method to rough compute benefits for retirements at 65 64 63 and 62 plus wife and children benefits. The 1972 maximum for a 65 year old worker is 259.40 monthly rising to 323.40 by 1980.
The piece advises residents to report suspicious activity around suspected narcotics centers or betting spots to the police at PO 5-1313 or to the District Commander at 744. It emphasizes that tolerating criminal activity degrades a residential area and urges vigilant observation.
Alderman Leon Despres urges Chicago residents to report suspected crime safely. He cites discreet channels like SECC and Conference anti crime, noting anonymous tips led to a Greenwood raid and drug seizure. The piece defends safeguarding complainant identity and recalls pre Wilson era trust in police.
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