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Racial Tensions Discussed At Community Meeting -by Ptlmn. J. 1. Burian, Jr., 21st District H E SUDDEN explosion of racial vio Tlence which rocked the state of New York during the latter part of July shocked the nation as well as the world. It brought much concern to many civic leaders across the nation, and made them wonder if this could happen in their own communities. Weeks prior to these occurrences in New York state, however, two men of the Chicago Police Department, Commander Harry O'Donnell of the 21st District and Commander Robert Harness of the 2nd District, took concrete positive steps to see that such events did not occur here. Both commanders had already held conferences with individual leaders of religious and civic organizations of their respective districts for many previous weeks. These meetings proved so successful and invaluable that they decided upon a combined meeting of all the clergy of different denominations, with civic leaders, and with members of the press from the area covered by their two districts. The objective in mind was the development of closer cooperation between the clergy and civic leaders, and the Police Department. On 27 July, coincident with the disturbances in the state of New York, a meeting was held at the 2nd District station for approximately 125 people, Commanders O'Donnell and Harness presiding. Discussion primarily centered around the means whereby closer cooperation could be achieved. Many valid suggestions were made: 1) that the Police Department compile and maintain a crossindex file of pastors, priests, rabbis and community leaders in the different areas of the city, to be called upon in times of stress; 2) that the Police Department work with the various groups and outline their roles in combating violent demonstrations; and 3) that more meetings of this nature be held. Still other valuable suggestions were offered, and are being considered and weighed for their effectiveness: I) that the Police Department strictly enforce the curfew laws, the loitering ordinances, and the sale of alcoholic beverages to minors; 2) that the Police Department explain the objectives and the functions of a police officer involved in a demonstratiOn, either peaceful or violent; 3) that members of religious and civic groups immediately report any rumor of demonstrations being planned or in progress which could possibly result in violence; Commanders Harness and O'Donnell exchange views with reli gious and community leaders from the 2nd and 21st Districts. 4) that members of the clergy apprise their congregations of the importance of conducting peaceful demonstrations, and that civic leaders impress the same upon their individual groups; and 5) that the press use its power to bring the above suggestions to the public, stressing the idea that an attempt at cooperation is definitely being made. Commanders O'Donnell and Harness both restressed the Police Department view that, while peaceful demonstrations will be tolerated and protected from outside interference, enough force would be employed to subdue aggression should violence erupt. It is almost impossible to evaluate the results of this meeting. However, the meeting opened up needed lines of communication-and these channels will stay open. The community leaders realized that the police were aware of the complaints and frustrations of the minority groups, and were interested and willing to work with them to do what could be done to preserve law and order. If violence will be prevented in Chicago, it will be because the thoughts of these responsible people, confronting the problem first hand in meetings such as this, will be heeded, understood, and accepted. * The Blue Light----------------------------------------------------------------------- (continued Irom page ten) 1sf District: Best wishes to Ptlmn. Ralph Gustafson on retirement, 1 Sept. '64, to California after 31 years of dedicated service .. . Hat off to Lt. Charles Pepp who talked a demented man out of committing murder and suicide while the subject was straddling a window ledge on the 37th floor of the Morrison Hotel .. . J. Maier and P. Santoro pursued a traffic violator and discovered they had apprehended five habitual criminals. As a result, they were given an honorable mention and also have been recommended for the Traffic Man of the Month Award ... Among the many talented golfers in the 1st District 12 CH ICAGO POLICE STAR is Sgt. J: Michaels, who earned a trophy at the Patrolmen's Club Outing 1 Sept. 1964 ... We welcome three more cadets to the 1st district: R. Boris, W. Stark and J. Kulekowskis. Cadet J. Shapin has been rotated to the Training Division . . . Ptlmn. Marty Nolan has deserted us for duty with the Youth Division and we will certainly miss him .. . Sgt. Ben Smith and your Star reporter were pleasantly surprised with an invitation by our acting District Commander to partake of cake and coffee in celebration of our 39th (?) birthdays. Many thanks, Boss .. . I've heard of dry land sailors but didn't remember seeing any until a few days ago, when Ptlmn. Frank lipton and partner appeared in front of the station with a sixteen foot kayak anchored to the sQuadrol. Lipton's only complaint was that they couldn't locate the owner and both were up 11 th Street without a paddle ... A hearty welcome was extended to our skipper James J. Riordan on his return from furlough. Captain Harold J. Fleming is to be commended on the way he handled the top job while Commander Riordan was away ... It. Urban Hubona, 1st district and Ptlmn. William Harvey, Area # I-Secretary, have both become proud fathers. Congratulations ... Keep the news coming in, gentlemen. -Ptlmn. George Thiese
LT. RONALD RAE, formerly commanding officer of the Robbery Unit, Area #6, was appointed, on 17 August, commanding officer of the Bomb and Arson Unit, Detective Division. He will report directly to Michael A. Spiotto, Deputy Chief of Detectives in charge of all sections dealing with crime against persons. Rae was appointed to the Chicago Police Department on September 21, 1953, promoted to sergeant on September 30, 1960, and to lieutenant on October 1, 1963 . SIX CHICAGO police sergeants were selected to attend the 39th ninemonth Traffic Police Administration Training Program at Northwestern University's Traffic Institute. Two of the officers received special grants in order to attend the course. Sgt. John C. Grentzner, of the Police Planning Division, was presented the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's grant-in-aid award. The Institute is an organization representing more than 500 casualty insurance companies. Sgt. Grentzner, 37, was appointed to the Chicago Police Department on March '1, 1959. He was promoted to sergeant on September I, 1963 . Want Ads This "want ad" column is offered as a free service to Department members only, designed for those who wish to buy or sell personal property. Ads may not be used to further business enterprises of any kind. The contributor accepts full responsibility for all statements in the ad . FOR SALE: Drapes, mullicolor gold, 90 in., for large sludio windows. Will sacrifice al half of cost. Call 472 ·2956 . FOR SALE: Ladies lealher coal, full length, silver blue in color, silk lined . Original cost $150, will sell for half of cost. Call 472-2956 . HOUSE FOR SALE: Income home. Beautiful, clean , yellow brick . Two 5·room flats, $27,500, near Logan Blvd. and Western, many extras. Call BR 8·0714 . MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE: One brand·new gun·type oil burner and one used one sea son; an oil burner motor and transformer. Approx. 280 gals. of oil, 5c a gal., two lanks free. Call MA 6·2054 . FOR SALE: By owner, 2·story brick bldg. Clean, 1st, 5 rooms, gas space heat; 2nd, 6 rms. Fireplace each apt. Full basement, steel posts. 520 N. Albany . For appt ., call VA 6-9766, after 5 p.m. BOAT FOR SALE: 17 runabout , wood Lapstrane, 50 h.p. Evinrude motor, all electric , electric starter, trailer (Gaiter). New cost, $2 ,500 ; take for $800. Make : Cruisers, Inc ., 1959 year. Contact James Pascente, lst district. GUN FOR SALE: Custom made foui-gun pistol ca se with scope mounted on lid . Also, two .38 cal. S & W Combat Masterpiece pistols . Must sell. Wm . Sommers, phone KI 5-1420. [Buyer must comply with Dept. G. O. 62-32 .] O'Shea Grentzner Sgt. Patrick O'Shea, of the Police Training Division, received the Howard L. Willett Charitable Foundation award to attend the program. Sgt. O 'Shea, 34, was appointed to the Chicago Police Department on August 22, 1955 and promoted to sergeant on January 1, 1961. Both the Insurance Institute and Willett awards are for $1,200. Four other sergeants will attend the training program from the Department. They are: Sgt. Raymond J. Skawski, 12th District; Sgt. Daniel J. Coil, 19th District; Sgt. James B, Delaney, 4th District, and Sgt. William Breen, Task Force-Area #6, From Abroad ---- Says an officer who came across this item in the paper: " It looks like we are not the only ones to get those phony Ll.D. 'beefs'!" JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, Aug. 3 (AP)-J . G. Bezuidenhout, traffic inspector, heard screams in one of Johannesburg's busy streets as he rode across an intersection on his motorcycle. He turned left-the wrong way into a one-way street-and took off after a couple of Africans Who had attacked a cashier and stole $1,680. He caught up with the two men, tripped up one, grabbed the other and recovered all the money. Back at traffic headquarters he found that one angry woman motorist had laid a charge of reckless and dangerous driving against him. "Sergeant, 1 hardly know where to begin." O C TOBER . 1964 13
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