Second City show criticized for dreary material and wan wit
The Second City revue 13 Minotaurs or Slouching Towards Bethlehem draws sharp critique for dull material and weak laughs opening night. Del Close Avery Schreiber and Jack Burns receive notes while Ann Elder and Burns show talent. The review calls for fresh writers and themes to restore the troupe’s former sparkle.
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Hyde Park Herald masthead and contact details
Bruce Sagan publisher Florence Goold acting editor Mary Louise Stauffer general manager Don McCabe design director Jean Garner print shop superintendent Vena Skolnic advertising and promotion Diana Havill classified advertising Established Jan 14 1882 by Fred Fuller Bennet and Clarence P Dresser Published every Wednesday by Hyde Park Herald Inc 5240 Harper Chicago 15 telephone Midway 3 8533 Entered as second class matter at post office in Chicago Ill Deadlines news Saturday noon display advertising Friday noon classified advertising Monday at 3 30 p m Subscriptions 3 a year by mail single copies 10 cents back issues 15 cents
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Pioneer Co-op marks tenth anniversary in Hyde Park
Two weeks ago Pioneer Co-op at 5427 Dorchester celebrated ten years as Hyde Park’s pioneer housing project. In 1953 no new housing existed here and Hyde Park’s urban renewal policy did not exist. The co-op’s open housing policy helped shape a rebuilt Hyde Park with Rochdale Place and large cooperative apartments. The community continues to dream of a peaceful, rebuilt city.
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Liberty Amendment push faces opposition in General Assembly
A broad conservative coalition promotes three proposed Liberty Amendments that would redefine federal authority. Critics warn the plans would erode U.S. constitutional supremacy, nullify Supreme Court decisions, and threaten civil rights protections, urging public vigilance.
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Debating Ability Grouping at Ray School
A reader argues the Board of Education should continue ability grouping, saying it benefits most students by pacing and support. The letter refutes claims that mixing by ability helps poorer students and warns against letting social aims override educational tools.
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Groupings not sound policy at Ray School
A letter to the principal argues against tracking by race and ability at Ray School. It contends segregated classes harm both socially and educationally, warns against lowering standards, and advocates inclusive, challenging work for all students. The authors express interest in a better program benefiting the whole community.
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