Hyde Park Jewish groups reject merger in 1973 vote
Final tally shows Temple Sholom and Chicago Sinai congregation will not merge with Sinai's 92 percent turnout. Rabbi Karff notes the vote reflects active community participation amid new additions at KAM Isaiah Israel and the Sinai-Schecter-Akiba merger context. Hyde Park Kenwood community centers report growth and continued vitality.
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Hyde Park
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Chicago
Honor Mrs Jerome Young Lives On Through STEP School Work
Alice Jerome died last week at 61 after a cancer battle. As STEP School director she grew the program from four to 33 students and led plans to buy Akiba Day School to train teachers for emotionally disturbed children. A memorial service is planned and a named tribute is urged.
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Governor Walker Tests New Politics in RTA Funding Fight
Governor Daniel Walker challenges Illinois House Speaker Robert Blair over RTA funding as he pursues direct popular appeals. Blair’s plan, passed by the General Assembly, uses old politics to direct mass transit funds to Chicago and suburbs without raising Cook County taxes, relying on a two-step process.
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Walker’s RTA plan prompts tax shifts and reform
Governor Walker proposes a four and a half percent sales tax and a regional transportation authority for Cook County and nearby counties. The plan funds Chicago mass transit with a half percent RTA tax, while the state treasury loses hundreds of millions yearly. He oppositionally counters Blair’s bill, offering a $10 state tax rebate funded by new taxes and possible lottery revenue, aiming to win public support before next month’s General Assembly vote.
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Chicago
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