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4 A 1 I Old Glory Flies Again Thomas Swiec once again raises flag on pole in his front yard as he has been doing daily since July 4 of last year until Feb. 7 when the 3 by 5 foot flag was stolen. The flag Tom is raising was given the Swiecs by Tom's father-in-law, Edward Krenz, 3540 Lemoyne, Enjoying the sight of Old Glory Hying once again in their front yeard are Mrs. Swiec and daughters, Geri, 4 and Kim, 5. Annunzio Keys NCO Congress Frank Annunzio, U.S.

a 7 district, is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at the 8th annual community congress of the Northwest Community Organization on Sunday, Feb. 22 in Holy High school, 1443 Division st. Cong. Annunzio, who is serving his third term in Congress is a member of the House committees on banking and currency, and Chicago's Oldest Neighborhood Answer Man Readers are invited to send questions on civic problems that need to be tackled Willing Willie, Community Publication 4054 W. North ave.

Chicago, Illinois 60639. i As citizens of this neighborhood we are concerned with all the junk that was thrown out of 3902 North. It has been a mess in back of it since last fall. We would appreciate any help in this matter. With sprinf place for rats and mice.

G.Z. John Comaro of the 34th ward sanitation bureau reports that the address was checked last Dec. 8 and a warning ticket issued to the owner. A later check revealed that some of the trash, not garbage, but an old stove, heater and refrigerator had been removed. Since the owner appeared to be complying and since the weather had turned unusually cold, it was assumed by the bureau that the balance of the junk would be removed when the weather became more temperate.

However, with the receipt of your letter from Willie, Comaro said he would begin issue line tickets amounting to $10 a day against the owner. If the owner ignores the tickets then he'll have to "tell it to a Willie advises just a little more patience, since you've all been patient so long, and that junk will soon be out of there. There is, however a problem in getting the junk out as a neighbor at the North avenue address refuses to let the stuff be moved across his property and it will be a difficult job to get it out the front way as there is no alley at this point, explained Comaro. There is so little parking space on our street but several neighbors make it even worse when it snows by placing all sorts of objects in the street in front of their homes to keep others from parking there. Isn't this illegal? Mrs.

That it is. Your 34th ward yard superintendent, Edward J. Petlak, stated that placing objects in the street to reserve parking spaces is not only illegal but carries a minimum fine tor each day of $10 for "littering the public way." Those who place these objects, such as wooden horses, chairs, boards, may also be liable to civil suit should a person injure himself or damage his car. He states that the ward office has had many such complaints as yours and when this occurs a special truck is sent out to pick up the "debris" littering the streets for the purpose of reserving parking places. Austin Girl Listed In School 'Who's Who Catherine I.

Dunn, daughter of Mr and Mrs. John M. Dunn, 33 Waller, and a senior at North Central college in Naperville, has been selected to appear in the 1969-70 edition of "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 1 a national listing of America's most outstanding university 'and college students. Commenting on Miss Dunn's selection, Dr. Arlo L.

Schilling, president of North Central said, "To be selected for this publication not only honors the student, but the college as well. The per- i formance. of each student demonstrates his ability to successfully complete rigorous academic programs and co-curricular activities in a community-like setting. In a small college like North Central, every student has the opportunity to develop leadership A Providence High school graduate, Miss Dunn is an English major at North Central. She has been active in campus affairs including serving as women's senator of the senior class and chairman of the college union activities board.

CONG. ANNUNZIO Merchant Marine and fisheries. A graduate of Crane Technical High school and De Paul university, where he received a bachelor of science degree and a master's degree in education, Cong, Annunzio was director of the Illinois department of labor from 1949 to 1952. During the Congress over 700 representatives from the 200-plus member groups of the Northwest Community organization will elect the officers for the coming year and set priorities on what goals the people will work toward. Among the issues to be debated and voted on the floor of the Community Congress are: new Tuley High school, urban renewal, state aid to parochial schools, slum housing, police protection, new housing, i property insurance, real estate, panic peddlers, health outposts, board of health nurses at parochial schools, hard core youth, drug abuse.

Flag Although the sun shone brightly a week ago Saturday the mood inside the neat home at 3546 Pierce was one of gloom. Pointing out the window to a tall flagpole on the front lawn, Mrs. Mary Swiec said sadly, "What possible reason could anyone steal an American flag? Why would a thief go to the trouble to haul down a flag-ami in bright daylight? I just don't understand." Ever since theFburth of July when her husband, Tom, had put up the pole and run up the Theft 3 by 5 foot flag, said Mrs. Swiec, it had become a ritual to raise the flag each week day at 6 a.m. and take it down at sunset.

"My husband did this every morning before going to his job as a construction electrician. And every evening he took it down and carefully folded it for the next morning," explained the young Northwest Side housewife. "Last Saturday morning, as usual he raised the flag and went on his way to work. It wasn't until 9 o'clock that I looked out the front window Irks Neighbors and found to my dismay that there was no flag flying," Not only were Mr. and Mrs.

Swiec and their two young daughters Geri, 4 and Kim, 5, saddened by the loss of the flag, neighbors felt the loss, too. One neighbor commented bitterly, "Whoever would do such a thing would steal from a blind man." "Tom put up that pole and flag last Fourth of July as a patriotic response to the demonstrations in Lincoln Park and other places where they were tearing down the American flag and burning it," said Mrs. Swiec. "He feels that we should all respect the flag and we're teaching this to our children. That's another reason I can't understand why anyone would steal our flag," the young woman continued.

"While our flag was flying we felt like we were living in a little fort and that the flag was flying not only for us but for the entire neighborhood," Mrs. Swiec said, adding, "Tom and I feel that every block should have at least one flag flying ail the time." It was not until Thursday that the gloom in the Swiec household was dispelled. Mrs. Swiec called Community Publications to say that her father, Edward Krenz, 3540 Lemoyne, had given the Swiecs an old flag he saved after he had bought a new one some time ago. "So although we didn't get back our own flag, we're happy that once again we have a beautiful flag to fly from our pole every day," said Mrs.

Swiec. The neighbors are happy about it too," she concluded. THE AUSTIN NEWS VOL. 31 No. 7 4054 W.

NORTH WEDNESDAY, A 18, 1970 TWO SECTIONS At NewNtands 15 a cnp Mail it u-iir BY WILLIAM GLEESON Capt. Edward Russell was named acting commander of the Austin district last Thursday replacing Cmdr. Mark C. Thanasouras who was transferred and demoted to the rank of captain. Capt.

Russell, 59, has been a watch commander at Austin for the past five years. He reached the rank of captain in March, 1965. Prior to this, he served in the 16th district, Jefferson Park, as a lieutenant. Capt. Russell said he is acting commander until a new commander is appointed.

He said he served as acting commander before in the absence of the regular commander. Cmdr Thanasouras was replaced last Wednesday by Supt. James B. Conlisk, who criticized the administration of the district. Conlisfc-saldj "left much to be desired in terms of relations with the community and general conditions within the district." Conlisk also complained that Thanasouras failed to achieve an acceptable reduction of crime in the district.

"Austin the superintendent said, "are entitled to a more professional level of police service than they have been receiving." Now a watch commander at the Marquette district, Thanasouras, 41, told Community Publications he harbors no ill will against anyone. "It was the superintendent's decision. He's the boss. Like- any chief administrator, it's Late Monday Conlisk troubles with young people transferred six vice detectives who frequented Doc Gandalf and a sergea nt om the Austin district No specific reasons were cited for the transfers other than to provide some blood" in the district Assumedly the changes will give the present acting commander and the new permanent commander when one is appointed a new slate of key officer personnel. Richard Meanings, another Austin district policeman, was fired recently after serving 120 days in the House of Correction.

He was found guilty of a battery charge for beating a man following a traffic altercation. The IID is also investigating the slaying of Thomas J. O'Malley, 26, of 639 N. Laramie, who was shot to death May 11, 1969, by Patrolman Thomas Mc- Ccnvitte in a tavern at 491ft Chicago; an CAPT. EDWARD RUSSELL his prerogative to make changes.

"As for me, I 'have gun, will I'll accept any assignment and do the best job I know how. I "It was a hard four he said, "I'll have it a little easier now." Thanasouras came under fire when charges were made by several tavern owners that I they were being shaken down by the police. Subsequently, patrolman David R. Holder, coordinator of vice investigations in the Austin district, was relieved of his dudes. The Internal Investigations Division, which looked into the complaints, has been consulting with the State's Attorney's office on the matter.

Referring to the investigation, Thanasouras said it involves one man out of 200, and a recent appointee at that, a "straw boss." off -duty policeman assigned to the Fillmore district at the time of the incident, resigned from the force Jan. 3. The killing, which was earlier ruled justifiable homicide, was reopened last week on new information supplied by the Better Government Association. Two Austin district detectives, reportedly, gave McConville i a treatment. According to a witness, James Jones, 26, of 938 N.

Hoyne, they attempted to sober up McConville before he gave a statement to police at the Austin station. Jones also claimed that McConville was coached by police who took his statement General Store at 5961 Lake, He was accused of harassing the coffeehouse, which has since been closed. Thanasouras said he didn't harass patrons of the coffeehouse, which operated in a building owned by his father, but he regarded it as a meeting place for troublemakers. The coffeehouse was raided several times by Austin police. Arrests were made on drug charges but all of the cases were dropped in court.

Reactions of Austin residents were mixed regarding the departure of Thanasouras. According to Martin Argali, president of the Town Hall Assembly, there were areas of police protection that needed improvement. "This was not necessarily tye to dereliction of duty on the part of Thatiasouras," he added. "I'm not willing to say his transfer is good or 1 Argall said, "but my personal dealings with him were fine." Organization for a Better Austin leaders were generally "elated" over the departure of Thanasouras. Ernest Monroe, a president of OBA, Thanasouras was responsive" to the munity's needs.

"We're very pleased with the news of his being removed," he was quoted as saying. Public officials in the area generally expressed the feeling that it is a police matter and they do not in- vice- said "un- Thanasouras also had terfere with police policies. 155 Picket Realty Office Side community groups have "pooled their people and power to take on Sky Realty according Mrs. Gail Cincotta, president of the Organization for a Better Austin. Mrs.

Cincotta said the real estate committee from Our Lady of Angels church and six Austin area groups teamed up Saturday to picket the office of Sky Realty, 5545 North. A total of 155 persons took part in the peaceful demonstration, Mrs. Cincotta said, while Sky employes remained in the office. About 40 of the demonstrators were from Our Lady of Angels parish. Father Edward, McKenna, chairman of the Organization for A Better Austin real estate committee, said the purpose of the demonstration was to serve notice on state officials that, "We want the state real estate laws enforced." A formal hearing into complaints against Sky Realty is scheduled for 11:30 a.m.

today (Wednesday), before the Illinois department of registration and education in the State of Illinois building, 160 N. La Salle. Father McKenna said 200 area residents will attend the hearing. The complaint, filed by Father McKenna, St. Thomas Aquinas church, names Sky Realty, the firm's president, John Luitgaarden, and Russell Lo Picollo, vice president.

According to Father McKenna, the complaint alleges that Sky Realty employed two unlicensed salesmen who were working on West-Northwest Side. He identified the two as Robert Baldi and Richard Silverstein. Father McKenna said both were charged under an Illinois statute and are scheduled for court appearances this week. Silverstein is scheduled to appear at 9 a.m. today in branch 20, the Civic Center, and Baldi is scheduled to Minister to AWOLS Gives Speech Here Father Thomas Hayes, Episcopal priest and graduate of Oberlin college, will deliver the message Sunday, Feb.

22, at the 11 a.m. service, of the Third Unitarian church, 301 N. Mayfield, Since February of 1969, Father Hayes has been minister to the deserters in Sweden, under the auspices of the Clergy and Laymen Concerned About Vietnam. He received his commission for this task in a special ceremony on the steps of the Justice department in Washington, D.C., in which participated Mrs. Coretta Scott King, Rabbi Abraham Heschel, and Rev.

Richard Neuhaus. His ministry to the deserters included serving as a bridge between these men and their families in the United States, assisting the men in the day- to-day problems of living in Sweden, helping them to adjust to new work, housing, and language situations, and serving as individual pastoral counselor to those who desired his aid. He has reported that 400 men have already applied to the Swedish government for political asylum, and of these, 350 have been accepted, 15 rejected, and the rest pending. Prior to this assignment, he served in parishes in Elyria, Ohio, and Pittsburgh, after receiving his degrees in 1957 from the Episcopal Theological school, Cambridge, and doing some graduate work in clinical psychology at the University of Iowa. Mrs.

Hannah Voight of Oak Park will be guest organist and William Hanson of Westchester an instructor at the Old Town School of Folk Music will be guest musician. appear in branch 20 at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 24. A third complaint against Sky revolves around the sale of a two-story building at 4816 Kinzie.

Father McKenna said that Mildred James sold the building through an agent to Sky, receiving $2,200, and that Sky later sold the same building for $19,500. Father McKenna's complaint involving the (Kinzie) transaction alleges that the price of the seller's property was misrepresented, that important real estate documents were withheld from the seller, and that Sky represented more than one party in this sale without the seller's knowledge. According the Father McKenna, all the allegations in the complaint are violations of the Illinois real estate brokers and salesmen laws, and if Sky and its officers are found guilty, their licenses can Postmaster please send form 3579 to 5959 So. Harlem 111,60638 Austin Mtws 31 No. 7 Ftb.

II, 1970 4054 W. ferth Swond Class Postog Chicago MAIL SUISCRIPTION PRICE YEAR be revoked, suspended and-or they can be fined. "We have waited too long for real estate justice in our communities," he said. "We will not tolerate any continuance on these 7 Father Me Kenna said that the Our Lady of Angels real estate committee was supporting Austin residents because Sky Realty is doing business in their community. Other groups that participated in the picketing included The South Austin i a i Boulevard council, Columbus Park council and Merrick Park council.

The full text of Father McKenna's statement concerning the demonstration at Sky Realty was as follows: "We the concerned home owners of Austin and the Our Lady of Angeels parrish are here today for only one reason: To speak publicly to the state department of registration and education, to tell the officials that Gov, Ogilvie has appointed, that we expect them to enforce the state real estate law on Feb. 18. We are stating loud and clear that we will not tolerate any real estate justice in our communities. 1 'The OLA Committee Against Panic Peddling, headed by Father Richard Dodaro, chairman, had 90 persons in Saturday's picket stated Sister Marilyn of OLA..