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Newspaper
Hyde Park Herald
Location
Hyde Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1973
Page
4
Last Friday afternoon SHARING hosted a gathering for Hyde Park Hyde Park-Kenwood teachers from public and private schools. About 100 of 800 area educators attended, sharing ideas and discussing goals while aiming to erase the old public private rivalry and foster collaboration for upcoming projects.
A Hyde Park effort by STEP STEP school seeks funds to buy the former Akiba Day school building at 67th and South Shore. The drive, conducted by Knights of Columbus and mothers from local schools, aims to cover mortgage costs and building upkeep as they recover from a director’s death and care for children.
The alderman laments slow city action after long fights for landmark ordinances open occupancy rules and housing code changes. He notes a revived push for farmers markets in Chicago sparked by self supplied produce on Randolph Street and outlines a July resolution to allow open air sale of home grown fruits and vegetables without license fees under health rules.
Alderman Leon Despres urges study of farmers markets as a new city program. Citing Syracuse and Milwaukee successes, he notes weekly sales yield $100 to $220 for about 30 farmers. He suggests one or two locations to test demand, despite 1973 setback and administration opposition.
A reader questions plans to move transfer point from 63rd to 59th Street and asks how commuters from Hyde Park will reach 59th or wait on platforms. They challenge the 59th option and urge clarity on ICG’s stance.
The Hyde Park Herald notes a correction stating the Animal Welfare League is a nonprofit under Illinois law and not part of the Chicago Police Department. It explains cooperation with the Police Department and support for animal problems, issued by manager Allen A. Glisch.
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