Editorial endorses revised Outer Drive plan for Chicago park access
The opinion argues the latest South Outer Drive proposal improves traffic safety and park facilities, supports a four lane highway through Jackson Park, and favors removing the 55th Street interchange. It warns against reopening the 57th Street access issue and urges adding access via East End Ave extension to 47th Street.
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Outer Drive improvement plan praised as effective compromise
The Hyde Park Herald endorses the proposed Outer Drive improvement program saying it reflects community input. City officials compromised on the original plan, retaining recreational features and adding new ones while addressing residents concerns and access.
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Aldermen Fight Chicago Movie Censorship Push
A Chicago alderman condemns local police censors and the city’s film censorship ordinances after Supreme Court rulings limit prior restraint. He cites costs, patronage, and delays, urges rejoining states without prior censorship and upholds obscenity and libel laws instead.
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Excellent portrait of Hedda Gabler by Ibsen in revival
Critic Kenneth Tynan praised Hedda Gabler as a masterful portrayal of a bored predatory woman. Signe Hasso's performance at the Blackstone is hailed as unmatched, with Farley Granger as Lovborg and Peter Larkin's set enhancing the tense, grim Norwegian drawing room drama.
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