Fox Lashes At Jacques Tati Film Traffic
Letters to the Editor carry Terry Curtis Fox's harsh verdict on the Jacques Tati movie Traffic. He denies any merit in the film while noting Tati’s pantomime charm and the comedian's quiet critique of modern life. Fox concedes a few funny moments but remains unimpressed overall.
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Terry Curtis Fox
Jacques Tati
Tati
M. Hulot
Catania opens district office district celebrates grand opening
Catania announces the twenty second district office hours noon to 8 PM weekdays and 10 AM to 4 PM Saturdays. He thanks attendees at the grand opening including Congressman Ralph Metcalfe, State Representatives Bernard Epton and James Houlihan, and other local officials. Call 924 2264 for service or volunteering.
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Twenty-Second District
Ralph Metcalfe
Bernard Epton
James Houlihan
Sani
Letter on ERA opposition and the genie in the jug analogy
A reader argues against ERA opponents by using the genie in the jug fable to critique male control and describe women’s delayed release as a metaphor for equality. The letter praises feminist actions despite tactics and discusses titles for women like Mrs Miss and Ms to argue for equal naming after marriage.
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Emily Post
John Smith
Mary Smith
Walker's New Horizon: Walker pledges deep budget cut with no service loss
Governor Walker ends budget waste and expands social programs while reforming tax rules. He aims to fund education and health care, increase elderly rebates, and adopt a negative income tax amid a shift from traditional liberal spending. The speech touts a new era, not New Deal or New Frontier.
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Illinois
Walker
Hyde Park Theater Demolition Sparks Community Plea
Community letters rail against the planned Hyde Park Theater demolition for a drive in bank facility. Critics cite years of neglect high prices and poor programming and urge renovation to preserve a local film outlet with imports classics and unique cinema. They press for renewed support and a viable film policy to revive attendance and avoid loss of a key cultural venue.
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Hyde Park
Chicago
Debate on IC Gulf Railroad safety and guard staffing
A reader questions monitoring and voice communication at stations and platforms, asks who oversees monitors, how help is summoned, and who responds. The letter argues one patrol guard per station could suffice, questions staff levels, police cooperation, and responsibility for rider safety plus a warning that fare increases should not erase accountability.
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Paul Oppenheim
Ilinois Central Gulf Railroad
I.C
Hyde Park-Kenwood
Illinois Commerce Commission
Hyde- Park-Kenwood
I.C. Gulf Railroad
Oppenheim
Chicago Police Department
I.C. Gulf Railroad Post
Public hearings on tax bill for singles to share benefits
On March 23 1973 the Ways and Means committee will hold hearings on H R 2701 to extend to all unmarried individuals the full tax benefits of income splitting now enjoyed by married couples. Since 1948 singles paid a higher tax rate than married filers. Write in support to Wilbur Mills Chairman W&M Committee U S House of Representatives House Office Building Washington DC 20515.
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House
Ways and Means Committee
Wilbur
Mills
U. S
House of Representatives
Washington, D. C
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