12 Jul 1967
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Newspaper
Northwest Journal
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1967
Page
1
Police enforcement of bicycle regulations focuses on education rather than tickets. Cmdr Mark Thanasouras cites on the spot instruction for children endangering themselves. Common causes include crossing lanes ignoring signs and riding two or more on a wheel. Proper brakes headlights and reflectors are essential for night riding.
Police note a rise in bicycle use with safety education urged. Data shows 898 injuries and 1255 total crashes in 1966. deaths were 3 in Chicago in 1965 and 2 in 1964. Illinois law requires cyclists obey motor vehicle rules. under 11 may ride on residential sidewalks.
Austin district officer James Carroll received praise for alert police work after two burglary incidents. In one case he helped capture three suspects at 5159 Diversey the next night he fired on a fleeing burglar near 5145 Wrightwood killing Matthew Slowkowski and capturing Frank Rimnac who both allegedly planned further burglaries.
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City department reports 2502 buildings with 18728 dwelling units in Mont Clare Belmont Cragin Hermosa Logan Square Humboldt Park Austin and West Garfield Park reached full or partial housing code compliance between June 1 1966 and June 14 1967. Since Jan 1 1967 partial or full compliance totals 1284 buildings 8051 units versus 1218 buildings 19977 units in H2 1966.
The Ministers for A Better Humboldt MBH clash with Northwest Community Organization NCO over where a Chicago Park District pool should be built in Humboldt community. MBH backs a Division Pulaski site while NCO pushes for east Humboldt Park or near California.
Robert Pohl, Red Cross water safety chair, notes parental attitude is key to safe swimming. Start with face immersion in shallow water, teaching rhythmic breathing, bubbles, and short underwater holds to build comfort before progressing to deeper water. Next week covers floating and gliding.
Motorists face a near invisible stop sign at Cortland and Oak Park as overhanging foliage shields eastbound traffic. Bill O'Sullivan of the streets department pledged rapid action to clear camouflage and restore proper visibility at the intersection.
Contractors move into 6 N Hamlin this week to convert the 13 story Midwest building into a sheltered care center. Spark and Holleb bought the hotel for 151 000 earlier this year after the property faced foreclosures and tax issues. Abbott Construction handles the remodel with Yosh Nakazawa and Associates providing the blueprints. Demolition on the interior will occur in early weeks, with an estimated four month completion.
In Austin a testimonial dinner dance honoring late Sgt Gerald Doll, shot March 29, draws up to 1000 guests at Chateau Royale 5729 Chicago tomorrow. Austin Business Council sponsors to raise funds for a down payment on a home for Doll’s widow and five children. Tickets are $10 and may be bought at the door or through ABC members. The event starts at 6 20 pm. Sgt Art Ferando of the community service division sells tickets to police. The shooting injuries involved Horton and Miss Jones, with Redden and Doll later honored for Valor. Miss Jones faces murder, armed robbery, and grand theft auto charges in court on August 4.
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