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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1969
Page
4
The Christian Science Monitor editorial condemns labor unions fining members for alleged overproduction and cites Steel Facts data showing labor costs rising faster than output. It argues hard work defines America and warns that delaying work risks job loss as prices rise.
The piece argues for mandatory penalties for crimes involving firearms, noting 1905 Maryland Alaska laws and bills in Nevada and Maryland. It cites a Veterans of Foreign Wars resolution urging tougher sentences and opposing federal gun registration. It contrasts this with opposition to federal police overreach and defends citizen rights dating to the American Revolution.
Thornridge Girls Club plans a new American Field Service exchange for the 1969-70 year. Families like the Kaisers Jansmas Thomsen Medley have hosted students from Rome Venezuela Iran Brazil. ABS info lines: Evelyn Kaiser 8493515 Arlene Filippi 8497010. Spaghetti dinner fundraiser Feb 28 after Thornridge Phornton game 5 to 6 30 p.m. in Thornridge cafeteria tickets 1 25 call for advance reservations.
Illinois Central Railroad and Krol Coal face legal action in Circuit Court over structures on the right of way near 71st Street Hazel Crest. The village seeks repair demolition or appointment of a receiver if income fails to cover costs. The action names Mario Guidarelli as attorney for Hazel Crest. The YMCA mint sale runs Jan 25 to Feb 22 to raise funds for Day Camp Resident Camp or Youth Membership with mint boxes sold at 1 each and 45 in profit per box.
In a Dear Editor letter residents urge the School Board of Dist. 149 to exhaust options like split shifts, year-round use, additions, mobile classrooms, and future enlargements before seeking bonds. A Riverdale resident critiques United Fund shortfalls and notes Crusade of Mercy as plan to salvage funds while thanking clubs and volunteers for supporting servicemen and veterans.
The Experimental Aircraft Assn Chapter 260 will hold its meeting at 15606 S Ingleside Ave Dalton on February 21 at 8 p.m. Art Berglund presents "Early Birds" an all color film of bygone days. Members are asked to bring their wives and visitors are welcome.
The Inter-faith community IFC of Riverdale Dalton and South Holland churches plans an opening program at Thornridge United Church of Christ 1130 E 154th St on Sunday Feb 23 at 7 30 p m Moderated by Reverend Love The topic centers on moral responsibility of citizens to educate children in parochial and public schools Admission is free with donations welcomed.
The Friends of the Dalton Public Library invite the public to the first meeting of 1969 on Wednesday February 26 at 8 p.m. in the library conference room. Learn what a Friend can do for the library and how to join.
Taxpayers may call 641-1090 in Chicago between 6 30 and 6 30 p m on weekdays from March 3 to March 14 for free CPA answers to income tax return questions. The Illinois Society of CPAs launched the service in Chicago in 1967, assisted 1800 area taxpayers that year, and 2500 in 1968. This spring more phones and CPAs join and the program expands to Peoria and Champaign.
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