Voices on a Better World Through Peace and Understanding
Residents from Chicago share one wish for a better world centering on universal peace and improved human relations. Mrs. Nzkvesis backs peace to end military bloodshed, while Palumbo urges focus on beneficial human progress and relations. Hodur, Hollowell, and Shannon echo peace and mutual goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Nzkvesis
Michigan Ave
Mrs. Andhony
Jerry Palumbo
E. 87Th St
Lucy Hollowell
E. Ward Pl
Frank Shannon
Fulton Lewis Jr to Speak at South Side Day Luncheon
Radio and TV commentator Fulton Lewis Jr will headline the South Side Day luncheon at the Saddle and Sirloin club during the 48th Chicago Automobile Show. The event, sponsored by the Southeast Economist, draws hundreds of dealers and civic leaders. O J Van Male of Van Male Buick Co chairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton Lewis Jr
Washington
Saddle
Stock Yards
Chicago
The
Southeast Economist
Lewis
Mutual
Russia
Great Falls
Mont
Hollywood
Maryland
Washington, D. C
Washington Public Schools
University of Virginia
South Side
O. J. van
van Male Buick Co
Southeast Chicago to get skating season despite furlong fur debate
Aldermen push for better flood coverage to fuel a winter skating season for Southeast residents and other Chicago areas. Critics say funds from the school board tax of 1.447 million dollars yearly are not used as intended. The ripple dispute signals possible ouster actions and a push to boost park and playground floodings for ice rinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Garfield Blvd
Chicago Park District
Ralph H. Metcalfe
Daley
Division of Recreation
Board of Education
Avalon
S. Kenwood
Bennett
E. 102Nd
Carter
S. Michigan Ave
Eckersall
E. 82Nd
St. Fiske
S. Ingleside
Gallister
J. O'Keeffe
S. Clyde
Perry
S. Greenwood
Poe
S. Champlain
Graver Park
102Nd St
S. Prospect
James Ulm
S. May St
Linda Dahlgren
S. Church St
Larry O’shaughnessy
W. 102Nd Pt
Janet Gaultiere
W. 104Th St
Martin King
S. Charles St
Barbara Daniher
Daley Nixes Broad Cabinet Shakeups Keeps Key Appointees
Mayor Richard J. Daley said he is pleased with Police Commissioner Timothy J. O Connors work and plans no changes for the top admin posts. He noted reductions in crime and juvenile delinquency activity and that traffic accidents and fatalities have fallen. Four South Side cabinet members will remain, including permanent corporation counsel John C. Melaniphy, and area officials George L. Ramsey, Carl H. Chatters, and Alvin Weber will stay in their posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard J. Daley
Timothy J. O’connor
S. Throop Jr
O’connor
Daley
Southtown
Southeast Area
John C. Melaniphy
S. Ridgeland Ave
George L. Ramsey
S. Justine Jr
Carl H. Chatters
S. Hoyne Ave
Alvin Weber
S. Maryland Ave
Calumet Port plans loom for Chicago area expansion
Newsweek outlines a future inland port boom as the St Lawrence Seaway links Chicago to global trade. Chicago system expects 1,000 to 1,200 ships yearly, a shift that spurs a $125 million Port District program and bond financing. The plan includes deepening canals, large transit sheds, grain elevators, and more, likely boosting wholesale trade and jobs while stressing city services. In South Chicago, the Chamber prepares for a 1956 Officer Installation dinner January 17 at Daley Hall with awards for decorations and recognition of Vocational High School football champions. New members include the Illinois State Employment Service office manager and Dr Paul J Patchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Lawrence Seaway
Midlands
Newsweek
Lake Calumet
Midwest
America
Great Lakes
Mississippi River
St. Law
Europe
Maxim M. Cohen
Thomas A. Coulter
Chicago Association of Commerce and Industry
South
Chamber
John Burhorn
S. Crandon Ave
Steel City National Bank
John Brass, Jr
Hoxie Ave
Donald Kujawa
S. Brandon Ave
Denny Lalich O’keefe
S. Cregier
Carl Zarlanga
Avenue J
Weinberg Brothers
S. Commercial Ave
United States Steel Corporation
C. O. Kette
Illinois State Employment Service Office
E, 92Nd St
Paul J. Patchen
S. Exchange Ave
Two Churches Set Julian Christmas Observances
Southeast churches will mark Christmas on the Julian calendar with services at SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox at 9211 S Avalon Ave 7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve and 10 a.m. Christmas Day. St Basil’s Byzantine Rite at E 91st St and S Cottage Grove Ave hosts vespers at 11 p.m. Friday and midnight Mass then 9 a.m. Christmas Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SS. Peter and Paul
E. 91St St
S. Cottage Grove Ave
Red Cross drive organizes South Shore fundraiser
Mrs Jerome Wenk of 7132 S&S Crandon avenue leads a Red Cross fund drive covering the 7000 through 7600 blocks of South Shore drive, with volunteers and local residents urged to contribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Wenk
S&s
South Chicago Hospital Guild Hosts Benef it Cocktail Party
The South Chicago Community Hospital Guild will hold a 5 p.m. Sunday cocktail party at the South Shore View Hotel located at 7100 South Shore Drive. General chairman is Mrs. William Raddatz of 7830 South Shore Drive with vice chairmen Mrs. Michael Pietrusinski of 8643 South Euclid Ave and Mrs. Arnold Kahn of 9247 South Clyde Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Chicago
Plastics to Replace Cars and Homes by 1956 Says Expert
Prof Vasili I Komarewsky of Illinois Institute of Technology predicts plastics will dominate auto bodies and housing materials in the near future. He cites one piece plastic car bodies nearing road use and plastic building materials designed for easy assembly reducing labor and cost. He also foresees cheap atomic power enabling sea based mineral extraction, transforming the entire mineral industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vasili I. Komarewsky
Illinois Institute of Technology
Komarewsky
Praises Postal Station For Handling Unstamped Mail
Mrs Judy Collins of 1964 BE 72nd pl praised the South Shore postal station at 2207 E 75th st for efficiently handling Christmas cards mailed without stamps or a return address. She told the Southeast Economist the post office should be commended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Shore
E. 75Th St
Public Ballot On Fluoridation Of Chicago Water
A public hearing on fluoridation suspension or repeal is set for next Tuesday. The Southeast Economist provides a blank ballot for readers to vote for or against fluoridation, with space for name and address. Dr. F. B. Exner argues fluoride dosing is ineffective and potentially harmful, urging readers to mail ballots promptly to thePoll Dept. in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Health Committee
Chicago
Southeast Economist
Harvey
Poll Dept
65Th St
Zone
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Violet Hodur
S. Morgan Sr
Hodur
Fulton Lewis
Southtown Economist
South Siders
Calumet
Chicago Area
Sheila Wolfe
Economist
Rudolph M. Unger
Art Garlick
F. B. Exner
Seattle
Wash
Northwest Medicine
Public Health Service
Exner
City Council Health Committee
W. 65Th St
Chicago, Ill
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