Local leaders react to end of Vietnam War
State Rep Bernard Epton says he is grateful the horror is over and wishes Nixon had ended it earlier. He urges reflection and new safeguards to prevent future presidential wars. State Rep Robert Mann, longtime critic, notes the undeclared war bill protecting Illinois servicemen from unauthorized conflicts. Continued on page 2.
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Cheryl Fries
United States
Bernard Epton
Congress
Robert Mann
Illinois
Rep.Mann
Man vs Intruder: Hyde Park Kenwood crime tips series
South East Chicago commission outlines burglary prevention for Hyde Park Kenwood residents dating to the 1950s. Tips include securing doors with strong locks, lighting unoccupied areas, locking windows, informing neighbors, stopping deliveries, and valuables storage with serial number records. It urges residents to avoid revealing entry points and to report suspicious activity.
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South East Chicago Commission
Hyde Park- Kenwood
Two youths shot here in fatal, critical condition
Sunday evening shooting at the 56th St Illinois Central warming house left Gene Robin son 16 of Union Pier Michigan dead and Pierre Lyles 16 in critical condition. The victims, visiting Lyles's mother Mrs. Louverne Roby, were dropped near 55th IC station for a 7:10 train to Michigan. Robinson died early Monday. Lyles remained in critical condition with shots to the temple and cheek. A witness, Harold Alexander, found them around 8:30 p.m. No leads were available at press time.
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56Th St. Illinois Central
Gene Robinson
Smith Road
Union Pier
Michigan
Pierre Lyles
Lyle
Louverne Roby
S. Greenwood
Harold Alexander
15Th St
Chicago Heights
Kenwood dispute over crossing picket lines flares in Chicago
Marilyn Bean challenges Dorothy Lavington to produce photos supporting her claim that 25 Kenwood staffers crossed picket lines and were seen crocheting and playing cards at Tesla school during the strike. Lavington denies producing photos and clarifies remarks may not target Kenwood. Also notes upcoming Chicago Metropolitan YMCA judo championship at Hyde Park on Sunday Feb 4 with junior at 1 pm and senior at 3 pm.
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Kenwood High School
Marilyn Bean
Kenwood
Chicago
Chicago Metropolitan
Hyde Park Ymca
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