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War veterans to honor Smith

  • Date: Jan. 15, 1981
  • Source: Life - Skokie edition, Thursday, January 15, 1981, Sec. 1, p. 1
  • Author: Young, Barbara
  • Summary: The local chapter of the Jewish War Veterans will honor Mayor Albert J. Smith with a National Medal of Merit. He was selected due to his contributions to the Jewish community and his role in opposing a Neo-Nazi march in Skokie three years ago.
  • Smith, Albert J.
    Jewish War Veterans (JWV)
    Awards, prizes, etc.