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Newspaper
Hyde Park Herald
Location
Hyde Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1963
Page
1
The University of Chicago Folklore Society announces a three day folk festival spanning February 1 to 3. It marks the third consecutive year of the event featuring traditional music dance and crafts.
Police say total crime declined again, better than the 6.2 percent citywide drop. Auto thefts fell to 65 from 4, theft of auto accessories rose to 43 from 37, bicycle thefts dropped 53.5 percent to 13 from 33, purse snatching up to 16 from Li, pocket picking down to one from four, shoplifting down to five from six, other thefts down to 65 from 94, attempted larcenies up to six from five.
Local residents from Hyde Park and nearby South Side areas testified at ICC hearings led by examiner Mrs. Helen Munsert arguing against planned IC service cuts. Railroad officials maintained the CTA reshaping benefits riders near downtown and urged equitable adjustments despite opposition. Hearings run April 23 to 25 with testimonies from Hyde Park residents and State Rep. Robert Mann weighing suburban needs against city access.
Mrs. Julius Bank of 5555 Everett heads a Chicago Medical School women’s board fundraiser to boost scholarships with a two day jewelry and antique sale. The event features snake charmer acts and sales of jewelry, silver, china, and pipes.
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