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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1969
Page
4
Lt Gov Paul Simon warns pollution threats loom as world population rises and stresses need for stronger air pollution measures in Illinois. He cites a Cicero seventh grade class letter and calls for bipartisan action to curb pollutants and protect water resources.
A newspaper notes concerns over the filing process for delegates to a constitutional convention. It criticizes favored positions for candidates with party ties, urges voters to examine qualifications carefully, and promises forthcoming candidate biographies and coverage.
Readers in the south suburban area express strong support for a constitutional convention and urge voter participation. Letters from Thomas H. Miller outline distribution of Illinois Constitution copies for study and feedback, while other correspondents thank locals for art displays, parade hospitality, and a favorite columnist.
Dr. Glenn K. Manacher of the University of Chicago cautions that the computer systems planned for Safeguard could be unreliable, making the anti-ballistic defense potentially ineffective or dangerous due to serious errors.
The Ford Motor Company plant at 126th and Torrence was charged by the Metropolitan Sanitary District with discharging oil into the Calumet River. Negotiations since 1965 failed to meet pollution limits. district seeks halt and a 100 per day fine from April 1, 1969, with extended deadlines and prior hearings noted.
Robert P. Hanrahan Cook County Superintendent urges Governor Ivie to sign HB 533 requiring petitions for school board elections to be filed between 8 30 a m and 4 p m to close loopholes. He cites a midnight filing at the secretary’s home as an example and calls for local district office hours.
High School students who have transferred into District 205 must register at UHS on or before July 22 for the 1969 70 school year. Placement tests for entering students will be given at 1 p.m. on July 22.
John Kruse of Riverdale earned a four year scholarship. From left are Susan Kruse Rep Ed Kipley and Gary Babbit a scholarship winner from Oak Lawn.
The Suburban Players announce a planning meeting at 8:30 p.m. on Friday July 18 at the Town and Country Motel Sibley Blvd and the Calumet Expressway. The group will map the 69 70 season and select directors for three one act plays to be staged in October.
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