The Trouble With Charity in Chicago Area
Labor leader August Scholle of Michigan AFL-CIO attacks private health agencies for withholding support from federated giving. He decries charity campaigns that fund 90 percent of proceeds to Madison Avenue ads and urges a united fund to curb waste. Park Ridge and Des Plaines show possible success. Arlington Heights failed due to agency reluctance. Community Chests offer fair, sensible fund distribution for Chicago suburbs.
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Chicago
August Scholle
Michigan Afl-Cio
Michigan United Fund
United
Madison Avenue
United Fund
Scholle
United Appeal
Arlington Heights
Park Ridge
Des Plaines
Murder by State Is Indefensible
A six-year moratorium on Illinois death penalty failed by three votes in the House last week but may return for a vote this month. Rep. Robert W. McCarthy urged continuing the proposal, while Cook County's Benjamin Adamowski argued suspension jeopardizes public safety. Studies, including Daniel Glaser's Illinois survey, suggest abolition states have lower murder rates. the death penalty can be arbitrary and biased by wealth and race. The piece argues death penalty is morally indefensible and unreliable and urges passage and enactment by Gov Stratton.
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Illinois
House
Robert W. McCarthy
Lincoln
Cook County
Benjamin Adamowski
Daniel Glaser
University of Illinois
Glaser
Joseph E. Ragen
Joliet-Stateville
Senate
Stratton
Arlington Heights Park Plans Stir Local Debate
A letter from a reader signed Middle Aged Old Times criticizes the village board for spending nearly 500000 to bail out a railroad company and push parks they deem poorly located. The writer urges better schools hospitals sewers and notes trees were removed when streets widened. They anticipate parks becoming commuter parking and announce a move to Lathrup Village Michigan while praising the paper’s want ads.
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Old Times
Arlington Heights
Department of This
Department of
Northwest Highway
State Road
Lawmakers Considered Legalized Bingo Opposition Voice
A legislative proposal to legalize bingo to raise funds for religious and charitable uses faces strong opposition. Officials warn legalization could erode law enforcement and invite gambling syndicates, arguing that current anti gambling laws reflect social and moral standards.
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Illinois
Explorer Post 56 in Itasca Promotes Youth Involvement
The DuPage Register column endorses delinquency prevention via youth groups and highlights Itasca Explorer Post 56 open to boys 14 and older. Activities include trips, service projects, camping, sports, shows, drives, and holiday events led by adviser Robert Werle Sr. Adults are invited to participate. meetings are first Mondays.
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DuPage Register
DuPage County
Itasca
Explorer Post 56
North St
Robert Werle Sr
Great Lakes Naval Station
DuPage County Fair
Glenview Naval Air Station
Tribune Tower
Explorerama
Burlington
Wis
PTA Funfair
Riverview Park
Andrew Sapko
Will Nottke
Ellsworth Devore
Bill Fuller
Robert Schimmel
John Leary
Harry Calhfers
Rolling Meadows voter questions Woods park move and mayoral bid
A Rolling Meadows resident links park board head John Woods to a land lease for parks from Kimball Hill for one dollar and questions whether he is the mayoral candidate. The writer prefers candidates with long city involvement over last minute publicity.
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Mr. Woods
Park Board
Kimball Hill
John Woods
Rolling Meadows
Park
Martin Marty Column Praised by Arlington Heights Reader
Richard Dunlop touts Martin Marty as a redoubtable columnist who upholds high standards of personal journalism. He notes Marty clarifies complex social problems without oversimplifying them and approves his addition to a Chicago area newspaper staff.
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Martin Marty
Chicago
America
Eugene Field
Chicago Daily News
Marty
Richard Dunlop
Arlington Heights
Basements of Youth in Half-Day Schools Stir Roselle Letter
Charles E. Johnson of Wood Dale laments basement classrooms and half day schedules. He condemns a local proposal backed by a mayoral figure, urging protection of children’s sun and rain. He appeals to faith in Christ and urges preserving child welfare over future land use. Tom Stoesser of Roselle praises youth programs in DuPage towns.
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Carl Sandburg
Wood Dale
Christ
Charles E. Johnson Wood Dale
Roselle Register
North DuPage
A Barber's Wife Reflects On Pay Increases
In a letter to the editor, a barber's wife argues for higher pay for journeymen, noting rising living costs and taxes. She contends barbers face limited hours, no benefits, and little ability to pass costs to customers, while the Master Barber Association offers little protection or raise support.
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Master Barber Association
Petition Filed For Referendum On Village Triangle Purchase
In your March 12 editor’s column a reader asks when and where two petitions with over 1200 names each were filed regarding a referendum on buying the triangle. The reader notes neither petition stated signer intent and urges waiting until April 21 to see voter stance and legality of the village purchase.
Gratitude to Pad dock Publications for science exhibit feature
A Mt. Prospect note from Mrs. William Busse and Mr. Prospect thanks editorial staff Hoffmann and Kline for cooperative insertion of a science exhibit photo. The message commends the publication for highlighting students' achievements and supporting St. Paul Lutheran school's efforts.
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St. Paul Lutheran School
Mt. Prospect
Hoffmann
Kline
Paddock
Local politics and party labels in Rolling Meadows candidacies
A reader argues that city coverage should remain nonpartisan and asks editors to either omit national party names or clearly identify each candidate’s party. The letter contends the Regular Republican Organization stays out of local races while tickets show mixed affiliations and campaign managers are not party linked, urging clarity to avoid voter confusion.
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Rolling Meadows Herald
Wood
National Party
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Chicagoland
Paddock Publications
Palatine
Wiltshire
Lathrup Village
Detroit
Register
Tom Stoesser
Roselle
Barbers
William Busse
Mr. Prospect
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