Letters to the Editor Amnesty Should Be Granted to All
The letter argues for unconditional amnesty for Vietnam era drafts evaders alongside returning servicemen. It honors both groups for their moral stances, suggesting amnesty would heal division, restore unity, and acknowledge their acts as expressions of conscience and patriotism. It stresses respect for differing ethical views and the need to extend full citizenship without retribution.
Racial Bias Contested Over Zion AME Building
The Sun-Times notes Levi and Elmes faced sharp criticism for labeling Zion AME as segregated while arguing over its purchase by United Methodist. Catholic Theological Union faculty endorse integration through constructive interaction, denouncing their remarks as destructive to progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Elmes
Julian Levi
United Methodist
Sun-Times
Elmes
Levi
Mr. Zion
AME Churces
Seniors urge end to sales tax on basics
A plea notes rising living costs hit seniors hardest as fixed incomes lag behind inflation. The author argues eliminating taxes on essentials like food and medicine would ease the burden and improve retirees' comfort in later years.
Reminder for June brides to change Social Security name
June brides are reminded to change their title from Miss or Ms to Mrs and update their name on their Social Security record. Robert G Hall, manager of the Social Security Office at 6349 Cottage Grove, stresses accuracy and provides a contact number 239 7000 for questions about name changes or any Social Security or Medicare issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Hall
Social Security
Cottage Grove
Hall
Hyde Park Kenwood health center plan gains local interest
Hyde Park Kenwood's Health Task Force advances toward a community health center offering prepaid, consumer controlled care. Irwin Miller and Larry Bloom outline HMOs structure and goals while committees coordinate outreach, surveys, and fundraising as they seek $1.8 million in construction and start up funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Martin
Betty Borst
Hyde Park-Kenwood
Chicago Child Care Society
University Avenue
Larry Bloom
Irwin Miller
HMO
Hyde Park- Kenwood Health Center
Hyde Park - Kenwood Health Center
Carol Williams
Martin Mathews
Shari Freshman
Ann Fennessy
Museum of Science and Industry
Mary Brumder
Jay Berkelhamer
Group Health Association of America
Miller
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Levi, Elmes
AME
Sammy Davis, Jr
United Church
Faculty of
Catholic Theological Union
Paul Bechtold
Dismas Bonner
Nicholas Crotty
Louis Dideon
Dennis J. Geaney
Illinois Regional Medical Program
IRMP
Johnson Foundation