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Newspaper
Southeast Economist
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1957
Page
4
A fire traps claim three more deaths linked to conversions that split flats into multiple units without adequate sanitary facilities or exits. Landlords avoid permits, builders skirt regulations, and inspectors are few. A police-led enforcement plan could deter violators with heavy fines and stop further tragedies.
Readers respond to local affairs and national commentary. Eleanor Lansing Dulles opposes adopting Russia’s system of easing student economic pressure while Oscar Carlson critiques inflation’s social expressions from gifts to graduation. Mrs. John S. Royerson laments lack of age appropriate summer fashions for middle aged women.
The piece criticizes Senators Paul H. Douglas and Everett M. Dirksen for not opposing the decision to surrender an Illinois soldier to Japan for trial over the death of a Japanese scavenger. It notes their shift from America First to supporting administration foreign policy and urges action in defense of national sovereignty.
The editorial condemns President Eisenhower for surrendering an American soldier, resident of Ottawa Illinois, to a Japanese court for a killing alleged during a maneuver. It argues the case should be tried by an American military court to avoid national emotion and protect sovereignty. It denounces perceived national display to appease Japanese public opinion.
This sermonette argues that Job's living faith, anchored in a personal Redeemer and the risen Christ, provides assurance of salvation and power to live victoriously. It emphasizes faith as first in potential, personal in nature, and active through a living Savior.
The article outlines how adolescence brings physiological and emotional changes in girls, including the menstrual cycle, and identifies three main tasks: gaining independence from parents, preparing for a career, and planning for marriage and children. It emphasizes maturity through responsible, constructive roles in family and society.
Chicago institutions offer free admission at several venues including George F. Harding Museum Adler Planetarium Chicago Natural History Museum and Chicago Historical Society with varied hours and weekend open days Children under certain ages must be accompanied or may be admitted free on specific days The Museum of Science and Industry hosts special family exhibits throughout the year
Retarded Children's Aid, Inc extends its annual fund raising through June to September. The South Side Special school for children ages 5 to 15 operates in Tuley Park fieldhouse and the RCA training center for older adolescents at Hull House. A program by students from the South Side Special school is set for June 16 at 2 p.m. at Tuley Park. William Mack is president and Howard Robison chairs the ways and means committee. All funds support the two schools serving retarded children not admitted to public schools.
Parker High School graduates from the class of June 1932 will attend a 25th anniversary reunion banquet on June 29 in the Fiesta Room at the Del Prado hotel. Contact Miss Sarah Hicks or Mrs. Catherine Ellis Moore to RSVP. Will Boros of Bethel Park is the reunion committee chairman.
A reader quiz with 25 questions, each worth four points, scores based on correct or incorrect answers. The page lists questions on geography, history, literature, science, and culture with a scoring key and sample outcomes.
Basic tips for a gracious hostess include having drinks ready for unexpected guests and offering coffee and cake. Prepare in advance with a stocked freezer or a box of cookies. Quick snacks use pantry staples like nuts, fruit, cheese, crackers, and simple sandwiches with tuna or chicken. Presentation matters with a lace doily, colorful dishes, napkins, and flowers.
Six Southeast high schools will graduate 1418 seniors at various venues this month. Chicago Vocational leads with 485 graduates at Eckersall stadium on June 25, Hyde Park has 276 at Loomis hall June 27, South Shore 236 at Calumet High auditorium June 27, Bowen 230 at Calumet High auditorium June 24, and Hirsch 191 at Calumet High auditorium June 25. Washington School recently opened with only first year students.
C S Bentley Pike of 6359 South Kenwood Avenue was installed as president of the Chicago Chapter of the Federal Bar Association during the association's annual dinner at the Chicago Bar headquarters on 295 South La Salle Street, June 12.
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