30 Aug 1967
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Newspaper
Northwest Journal
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1967
Page
1
Mrs. Margar et Fisher of 3505 Pierce cares for five three week old kittens semi-orphaned when their mother died the day they were born. She feeds them with special formula from miniature nursing bottles and plans to place them in a shelter when weaned.
Police Superintendent James B. Conlisk Jr reports an 11.4 percent drop in serious crimes for the eighth period (July 20 to Aug 16) versus 1966, with a 1 percent year to date rise through eight periods. Rape up 4.2 percent. homicides up 23.5 percent. robberies down 1.1 percent. Fillmore up 10.4 percent for the eighth period. Shakespeare up 8.7 percent. Austin up 18.1 percent for the eighth period. Cumulative trends remain near the year low.
Lewis Richtiger manager of a currency exchange received the police department’s Citizen Award of Appreciation for helping arrest a woman and two men in a May theft ring. He suspected the woman trying to cash an $88.64 internal revenue refund check and alerted police, who captured two suspects while a third fled.
Area Youth Aids Newman Club reports Frank Bisceglie of 3530 Hirsch chairs publicity and serves on transportation for the 52nd National Newman Congress in DeKalb Illinois. The event, on the theme Christ and the Family of Man, gathers about 800 delegates including students nuns and priests from secular campuses. Hans Morgenthau and Rev John McKenzie are among speakers. Sessions at University Center with delegates staying at University Plaza on campus.
West-Northwest Side leaders praise Chicago school superintendent Dr. James Redmond's 144 page report on desegregation and boundary changes as a move to stabilize Austin and other West Side communities. The plan urges careful boundary review and capped minority transfers while aiming to keep racial balance and prevent mass white exodus. Community groups seek immediate action and further details, with some cautious about specifics and next steps.
Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph F. Cussen former pastor of Our Lady of the Angels church was feted at a Friday open house on his 75th birthday. Parishioners and former staff joined Rev. Donald F. Kelly as presents and a four tier cake were shared.
A Community Publications salute profiles seven West-Northwest Side service members in Viet Nam. L Cpl William N Erling Jr and Pfc Matthew R Goosens are among the featured, with details on their roles and fates, plus other awaiting return or serving members. The piece honors local men and women serving or having served.
Superintendent Conlish urges extra caution for Labor Day travel noting it is the year’s most dangerous holiday due to crowded cars and more traffic. He advises car checks, adequate travel time, rest, courtesy, defensive driving, and strict adherence to traffic laws after citing four fatalities and 475 injuries in Chicago last Labor Day weekend.
Area draft boards say 79 men will be inducted in September and 376 will undergo physical examinations. Officials report the totals are about par with recent months. Induction and examination calls are listed by area board numbers and figures.
Labor Day changes move deadlines for Community Publications. Classified copy is due by 3 p.m. Tuesday with a noon Tuesday cancellation. Display ads due by 3:30 p.m. Friday. News deadline moves to noon Friday. Newspapers will be delivered Wednesday as normal.
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