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Young People Rally to Launch Channel 11 Drive
Chicago and suburbs begin a broad drive to fund a non commercial educational station on Channel 11. The kickoff includes the Young People's Baby for Channel 11 at McHenry High School with Johnny Coons hosting. Mayor Kennelly proclaims September 19 25 Channel 11 Week and urges community support.
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