Mount Prospect to Seek Large Scale Traffic Study
Village board unanimously approved applying for federal matching funds to hire an engineering firm for a six part traffic study. The plan covers safety guidelines, condition analysis, hazardous intersections, thoroughfare use, device review, and intersection improvements at an estimated $14 000 total cost with Mount Prospect budgeting about $7 000 and a March 20 deadline for applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Prospect
Truman Gustus
Village Safety Committee
Barton-Aschmann
Evanston
Crawford
Bunte and Roden
Springfield
Prospect Engineering Co
Safety Commission
Joseph Grittani
Board weighs sex education amid national campaigns and local concerns
School District 59 officials review the sex education curriculum as the John Birch Society campaigns for decency and local parents form a conservative group in Mount Prospect. A district survey of 300 respondents shows broad support for school taught morals and early family living instruction, with most parents favoring continuing the current program.
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Dist
John Birch Society
Hinsdale
Elk Gorve Village
Mount Prospect
Board of Education
Alice Huston
Huston
Clearmont
John Jay
High Ridge Knolls
Rupley
Dempster
Grove and
Holmes
Park district seeks ball diamond on vacant school land
Residents along Ball Area and Golfhurst would be notified that the park district wants to install a ball diamond on vacant school property. The school board debated approving park use with an indemnity clause and possible site grading. Concerns included parking on William Street and the board’s response to parental rights and sex education coverage.
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Country Club Terrace
Golfhurst
Charles Houchins
Park Board
Houchins
Pat Kimball
Park District
Mrs. Kimball
William Street
Leo Flores
Kimball
Flores
Ralph Darling
the Herald
Darling
Mount Prospect Park
One Trustee Is a Reader At Mount Prospect Library
A Mount Prospect Public Library source notes only one trustee has a library card. George Reiter is an official reader and Robert Soderman may be. Cards were checked about a year ago. Soderman joined later, current readings unverified. Librarian Mrs. L. E. Hutchings refused comment on a officials list saying it might invade privacy. Tom Grady cautions about busy trustees and hints families may hold cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Prospect
Catering truck driver charged with assault at Arlington Heights site
Daniel Goodrum of Chicago was charged with assaulting fellow catering driver Mrs. Bobbie Jo Myers at the Arlington Heights Post Office site on 900 W. Euclid. Goodrum and his sister were arrested. Goodrum released on 50 bond and set for Arlington Heights Circuit Court on April 18. Both drivers face a separate charge for lacking a village food vehicle license. Mrs. Judickis was not charged.
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New
Arlington Heights
W. Euclid
Daniel Goodrum
Leland
Chicago
Bobbie Jo Myers
S. Water St
South Elgin
Myers
Supreme Catering
W. Madison
Goodrum
Wheels Catering
N. Pulaski
Mary Ann Judickis
Gap Closing Year Reported by Mount Prospect Youth Commission
John Gatto, principal at Central Junior High, reported to the Mount Prospect Village Board on the 1968 69 year of the youth commission. He said the group focused on direct communication with youths at Prospect and St Viator to bridge gaps. Gatto urged continued exploration of a Mount Prospect youth center.
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Mount Prospect
Prospect
St. Viator
Gatto
Mount Prospect Board Backs 10 Minute Blockage Bill
The Mount Prospect Village Board approves a resolution backing a bill by District 3 Rep. David Regner prohibiting trains and cars from blocking any highway or street for more than 10 minutes. It argues such blockages hinder police fire and ambulance response in the community.
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Mount Prospect
Dist
David Regner
Mount Prospect Board for Trains Blockade Suit Offer
Mount Prospect trustees ignored an offer by George Flaherty to join a $10 million lawsuit against the Soo Line. Flaherty proposed splitting the proceeds with any party willing to sue the railroad, as the board backed state bills prohibiting trains from blocking intersections more than ten minutes.
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Soo Line
Mount Prospect
George Flaherty
George Street
Flaherty
High Flying Kites Raise Flight Safety Concerns
A boy blends fishing and kite flying at Winston Churchill School and may create aviation hazards. FAA officials warn kites can threaten aircraft, with rules banning flights above 500 feet or near clouds, while pilots stress risks to rotors and engines.
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Terry Reynolds
Palatine
Terry
Winston Churchill School
N. Cady
Federal Aviation Administration
George Burlingame
Arlington Heights
United Air Lines
Burlingame
Neal Callahan
FAA
Ed Packer
Chicago Helicopter Service
Packer
Callahan
Cubs Skaters Highlight Palatine Pack 239 Swim Night
Cub Scout Pack 239 of Palatine hosted a Father Son Swim and Skate Night at the Des Plaines YMCA. Dave Little of Den 19 and his sister Mary entertained the group withroller skating trophies and achievements.
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Cub
Palatine
YMCA
Des Plaines
Dave Little
Den 19
Mary
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Double Dipper Man
Robert Moore
Grittani
Paltine
Rolling Meadows
Three Fountains Apartments
Mrs. Judickis
Soo
By Tom Wellman
Mary Poppins
Cubs
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