ICG commuter schedules reflect ridership declines and new plan
In a letter to the editor Florence Gibbons notes ICG ridership losses at Hyde Park and South Chicago branches, then describes July 1 schedule changes to regular 30 minute service and peak eight minute intervals. She also advocates carpool credits and tuition aid for a student.
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Illinois Central Gulf
Hyde Park
47Th Street
Grand Crossing
Chatham
Avalon Park
South Chicago
Blue Island
67Th
111Th Streets
ICG
The
Loop
Chicago
Alderman Despres Urges Simple Bicycle Rules For Hyde Park
Leon Despres cautions Hyde Park cyclists about injuries and fatalities from ignoring traffic laws. He advises riding single file, avoiding sidewalks for riders over eleven, using lights at night, and cycling in company on the lakefront path for safety.
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Hyde Park
Lakefront
47Th Street
McCormick Place
Shedd Aquarium
Monroe Street
Chicago Park District
Park District
Daley
Second Ward Summer Olympics Program Seeks Young Players
Alderman William Barnett explains Chicago Park District led effort to split the ward into seven areas with area supervisors to recruit youths for a summer Olympics style program. Volunteers visit parks at Lake Meadows Donoghue Madden Stateway Williams Dunbar and Anderson to recruit players and relocate ball games to safer lots when needed.
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Chicago Park District
Summer Park District
Lake Meadows
Donoghue
Madden
Stateway
Williams
Dunbar and
Anderson
Epton on the establishment and reform in Springfield
Springfield report by State Representative Bernard Epton voices frustration with the power of industry labor and professional groups. He argues the establishment can sway lawmakers yet urges continued education and citizen effort to champion the common good. He encourages more like minded opponents to persist.
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Jimmie
Harvard - St. George School
Springfield
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