Candidacies Filed for Constitutional Convention Delegates
Noble Lee of 5541 Woodlawn announces his bid as a delegate honoring his knowledge of the state constitution. Robert Engle of 5838 Stony Island and Michael Shakman also enter with reform ideas and a campaign office. Petitions due by July 11 with Herald listing all candidates.
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Noble W. Lee
Woodlawn
Lee
Republican Party
Robert Engle
Stony Island
Engle
Michael Shakman
E. 55Th St
Herald
Fourth of July Quiet at Point The Promontory
Peaceful Fourth of July on 55th Street Promontory with bongos heard but no sirens or blue lights. Remains of the holiday littered the 57th Street beach as photos by Nancy Hays depict a calm scene. more pictures on Page 8.
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55Th Street
57Th St
Nancy Hays
Man Threatened Suicide From Hyde Park Bank Ledge
Daniel Pollock Richie Youmans 19 of Gillman Illinois paced 10th floor ledge of Hyde Park Bank Building after a dispute with his girlfriend. Officers Bernard O Reilly and Terry McCue and a large rescue contingent coaxed him back inside after 70 minutes of peril.
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Daniel Pollock
Richie Youmans
N. Thomas
Gillman
Hyde Park Bank
Bernard O’reilly
Terry McCue
21St District
McCue
Youmans
Gilman
Illinois
E. 53Rd St
Herald
O’reilly
Harper Court
the Point
Kenwood High School construction on track for fall opening
Construction of the new Kenwood High School progresses with most classrooms and facilities nearly finished. Principal Elizabeth Mollahan cites delivery dates in July and August as preparations begin for the school year, though the gym and auditorium may be incomplete.
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Kenwood High School
Elizabeth Mollahan
Paul McCurry
Mollahan
Interim director named at Hyde Park Neighborhood Club
The Hyde Park Neighborhood Club at 5480 Kenwood announces the interim appointment of Irene Smith as Executive Director. She previously helped found the Clarence Darrow Community Center and served 13 years as its first director before returning to the University of Chicago as an assistant professor.
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Hyde Park
Kenwood
Irene Smith
W. North Shore
Clarence Darrow
Club
William Iverson
Wayne State University
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Chicago
Noble Lee
Point
E. 29Th St
Neighborhood Club
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