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Newspaper
Hyde Park Herald
Location
Hyde Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1972
Page
5
A letter to the editor questions the safety of plutonium and the breeder reactor program. It criticizes the AEC for uncertain long term waste handling and storage plans and warns that utilities may push supposedly clean energy without full consumer awareness. The writer urges better public reporting.
A Hyde Park mural unveiling sparks palpable bitterness as Caryl Vasko receives praise while Zeno’s two works are sidelined. Observers note selective celebration, with antiwar petitions and politicians present, yet the artist’s contributions go largely unacknowledged and press coverage remains limited.
A Sept 6 1972 issue covers an alley beautification by Jeffrey Johnson and David Herd beside the Urban Renewal Park at 54th and Ellis. Alderman Leon Despres applauds the youths and the article credits Mrs Edna Howland Tubbs of 5435 Ellis Ave for guiding seed selection and youth involvement.
The editorial promotes consumer action against pollution inspired by Woodsy Owl. It urges proper disposal of film and batteries, reduces waste, teaches thrift, and encourages energy saving. It cites earplug use for radios, pesticide caution, reuse of bottles, proper trash disposal, and returning phone books to aid recycling.
Hyde Park residents see city crews removing dead and diseased parkway trees after a mayoral reorganization moved forestry from Public Works to Streets and Sanitation. Robert Zralek pushed efficiency by finishing areas before moving on, raising questions about potential cutting of healthy trees and delays from prior misses like the Windermere Hotel elm.
Alderman Leon Despres notes dying elms confirmed by tests and urges April plantings. He cites funding of 7 million dollars for 227 square miles, urges surveys of parkways, private plantings with approved species, and neighborly care to grow Hyde Park’s urban forest heritage.
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