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Newspaper
Hyde Park Herald
Location
Hyde Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1954
Page
3
The piece urges Alderman Robert Merriam to push a Hyde Park Kenwood switch-parking ordinance to clear city streets for mechanical sweepers. It argues local support exists, council approval could come by April, and Hyde Park Kenwood could pilot a rapid program while broader plans develop.
Hyde Park High School showcased Androcles and the Lion to visiting classes. Notable cast includes Richard Fishmar Editor at 5431 Harper, Harvey Reinstein Spintho at 5428 Kimbark, and Rodney Blackaman Metellus at 1765 E 55th.
Mrs. R. Levitt questions why police took hours to respond to a theft report in Chicago and why officers went to the wrong apartment. Captain McCann says responses should not exceed about half an hour unless emergencies elsewhere.
Copy of this letter shows the writer informing the Herald he wishes to investigate the incident to determine what caused the delay. Captain McCann says all incidents should be reported to the police promptly and undue delay in reporting should be reported to him for investigation.
A reader calls for factual coverage of the Salt of the Earth controversy. The letter notes a WFMT review praising the film and alleges American Legion pressure led Hyde Park’s theater to delay or boycott the picture. The editor directs readers to page 6 for a report.
A new six room premature nursery suite with 22 infant capacity was dedicated May 26 at the Chicago Lying-in Hospital University of Chicago. The ribbon cutting was led by board members Mrs Kellog Fairbank Jr Mrs Rosecrans Baldwin and Mrs Lawrence Kimpton with Dr M Edward Davis and Dr F Howell Wright in attendance.
Molly O Rourke daughter of Mr and Mrs J Me O Rourke of 5329 Woodlawn was initiated into Delta Gamma sorority at Beloit College confirming her entry into campus social life this year.
The University of Chicago receives a record alumni gift of 359000 dollars presented by Chancellor Lawrence A. Kimpton at Leon Mandel Hall. Nine thousand alumni donated amounts from 1 to 23000, with Earle Ludgin announcing the Alumni Foundation drive aims for 410000 dollars from 10500 donors by June 30.
Mrs. Leobardo Tapia, Mrs. Elsa Lehky, and Miss Romana R. Fierro participated in the sixth annual meeting. Tapia served on the arrangements committee, Lehky is the executive secretary, and Fierro acted as director.
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