Hyde Park memory lane recalls old Hyde Park shops and homes
Readers reminisce about Egger’s Grocery at 55th and Dorchester, Breslauer’s near the Post Office, and Professor Wright’s home, noting Hyde Park’s shift from historic houses and stores to University Apartments, Harper Court, and new shopping centers today. The writer signs as Laldemena von Hohenzollern, 1621 Hyde Park Blvd.
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Hyde Park
University of Chicago
Memory’s
Egger
55Th Street
Dorchester Avenue
Breslauer’s
Post Office
Gus
Stevie
Professor Wright
C.W. Wright
S. Blackstone Avenue
Hyde
Alderman Leon Despres on Chicago air pollution progress
Despres notes Chicago air pollution dropped 12 percent for dust and soot and 29 percent for sulfur dioxide in 1972 while environmentalists’ complaints on enforcement remain. He cites replies from the Department of Environmental Control, praises clocked inspectors, and lists unanswered items such as lead gas evaluation and pedestrian-mall trials in the Loop.
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Chicago
Commissioner of Environmental Control
Wait A Minute Mr Gunman letter argues for responsible gun use
The writer critiques prior gun control coverage, urging practical steps over handgun elimination. Proposes Illinois firearms owner ID card applicant questions, mandatory background checks, police firearms training, civilian readiness, and firearm safety courses for home protectors. Suggests contacting the NRA for fast service.
Hyde Park Herald retirement party noted by reader
A reader corrects figures and details from last week's Hyde Park Herald story about a family retirement event. The note specifies about 300 attendees, and mentions the wife's involvement in CHILD CRAFT and WORLD BOOK ENCYCLOPEDIA sales, eventually becoming Area Manager.
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Hyde Park Herald
Catania Drives 22nd District Assembly Kickoff
State Representative Susan Catania plans a twenty second district assembly kickoff this Friday March 9 at 7 p.m. at her district office 3830 South Michigan Avenue. Arnold and Carita Wright chair the event to organize delegates from 153 precincts and community groups with 25 or more members to meet monthly and guide Catania's legislative votes. The drive aims to run about three months with each precinct electing a delegate and alternate and each organization a vote.
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Susan Catania
Arnold
Carita Wright
Rep. Catania
Michigan Avenue
Dick Simpson
Opponents cite sex differences opposing ERA in call to vote
A letter argues against the Equal Rights Amendment, contending that society must recognize and legislate around sex differences. It states opposition comes from diverse political backgrounds and urges residents to tell their representatives to vote against ERA, citing the need to preserve traditional distinctions and roles.
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Bruno Bettelheim
Charlie Browns
Lucy
Havens
Newhouse
Mann and McLendon
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Hyde Park Bank and Trust Company
CTA
Gunman
The
NRA
Catania Report
Wrights
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