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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1962
Page
8
The Dalton area Pointer Publications share their aim to foster mutual understanding between village officials merchants and residents. Riverdale and South Holland papers promise to inform the Tri-City Community to encourage diligent action and collective progress.
A columnist argues that modern suburbs demand local news and active participation. He cites the 1960 census and Byerly's Community Journalism, urging POINTER PUBLICATIONS to foster two-way communication with readers to shape Tri-City life.
Three local youths receive college scholarships to the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. William Christiaanse, a Thornton Township High School graduate, is a freshman in electrical engineering and holds an Illinois State scholarship. Stanley Oleksy, a Dalton High School graduate, is a freshman in chemical engineering with an Illinois state scholarship. Warren Lotzsch, Thornton Township alumnus, is a freshman in chemical engineering and holds a Whit ing Corporation scholarship.
Herman C. Van Eck vents at Riverdale officials over storm sewer assessments and annexation talks. He questions who funded past installations, notes misread notices, and asks for clarity on street works and funding sources.
Wilbur TD Flagg of the Chicawa District urges aliens to file reports by January 31. Cards are available at post offices and INS offices nationwide. Reports for alien children under 14 must be submitted by a parent or guardian.
George A. Morren records a discussion where the group weighs retirement plans against living in the present. They stress enjoying today while recognizing Prudence in insurance and savings, and Steve cites a Sanskrit verse about valuing the present as the key to a hopeful future.
The Taxpayers' Federation of Illinois urges careful scrutiny of all public treasury requests. They propose nine yardsticks to judge general interest, taxpayer burden, factual backing, initiative, judgment, full pros and cons, long term principles, sound economics, and public demand. The federation says this advice applies at all government levels.
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