Schmoldt Explains County Tax Structure Versus Democrats
Clarence C. Schmoldt, chairman of the DuPage county board, defends the tax system and rebuts Democratic charges. He outlines how state laws determine levies, how the county collects taxes, and why referendums control district tax increases. He cites bonds and county costs, noting the county’s small share of property taxes and the GOP stance on truth.
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County Board of Supervisors
Clarence C. Schmoldt
Schmoldt
Washington
Congress
Economy Party Wins Tight Bensenville Village Election
In a close village race Tuesday the Economy party led by Thomas, Biefeld, and Davis defeated the Citizens' party led by trustee Charles Jackson. The result may hinge on canvass, marking one of the tightest finishes in village history and nearly a record vote.
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Bensenville Village
Economy
Citizens’ Party
Charles Jackson
Economy Party Triumph in Village Elections
The Economy slate won led by Richard D. Richie Thomas with 1,169 votes, beating incumbents Lester E. Biefeld and Alan W. Davis. Olsen and Kreft trailed, while turnout exceeded 1,200 villagers, possibly eclipsing 1953 and 1955 records. precinct dynamics favored the new trio in precinct one.
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Thomas
Biefeld
Davis
Citizens
Robert J. Olsen
John R. Kreft
Thomas J. McCauley
Melquist Trial Expected To Begin Monday
Circuit Clerk Haenisch said juror selection in Charles Melquist murder case will start Monday as screening begins. The Addison slaying of 15 year old Bonnie Lee Scott prompted a rapid pre trial pace with nearly 50 witnesses expected, including Addison police officers Chief Nels Anderson Sgt. William Devaney and Officer William Craig.
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Charles Melquist
Robert M. Haenisch
Addison
Bonnie Lee Scott
Mel Abrahamson
Office of State
Jack Bowers
Nels Anderson
William Devaney
William Craig
Zoning Hearing Tonight in Addison Townships
A public hearing at the Addison fire station tonight at 7:30 p.m. before the county zoning board of appeals considers two petitions. One seeks a rezoning to R-1 for a poultry farm expansion, the other a variance for a multi family dwelling on separate properties in rural Addison.
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Addison
Addison Township
County Zoning Board of Appeals
Mill Rd
Lake St
Irving Park Rd
York Rd
Walnut St
Bensenville
Five Area Drivers' Licenses Suspended in DuPage County
The secretary of state's office suspended licenses of five DuPage drivers for three offenses and granted probationary permits to two others. Named recipients include Wilburt F. Mach of Maple Street Itasca and Edward F. Nemac of Roselle. Kenneth F. Miller of Bensenville. George B. Sailor of Nergerd Roselle. Archie J. Smith of Bensenville. a permit was issued to one person at Flagstaff Lane.
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DuPage County
Roselle
DuPage
Secretary of State
Wilburt F. Mach
Maple St
Itasca
Kenneth F. Miller
Central
Bensenville
Edward F. Nemac
Chandler Lane
George B. Sailor
Rt. 1
Nergerd. Roselle
Archie J. Smith
E. Pine Ave
Paul Harvey to speak at Tioga VFW Loyalty Day dinner
Radio and TV newsman Paul Harvey will be guest speaker for the Tioga VFW Loyalty Day dinner next Wednesday. Daehn credits Harvey’s busy schedule and appeal for a large Bennsville crowd, with tickets available at local businesses.
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Paul Harvey
Tioga Vfw
Harvey
Knickers
KVOO
Tulsa
Nuis
Dick Daehn
Tioga
VFW
Bensonville
Funeral for DuPage probate official Barney Long recalled
Funeral services were held Wednesday in Downers Grove for Bernard M. Barney Long former probate clerk of DuPage County. He served six terms starting in 1930 and chaired a Lincoln Day Republican dinner in 1940. Survivors include two sons, a daughter, and four grandchildren. He died while hospitalized away from home after being in poor health.
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Bernard M. ‘Barney’ Long
DuPage County
Downers Grove
Clarendon Halls Cemetery
Long
Paul A. Isherwood
Elmer J. Hoffman
North Central College
Naperville
Roosevelt
GOP County
Albuquerque
N.M
Frank
James
Mildred Eldridge
Northwest Suburban CAP Cadet Eyes Flight Scholarship
A Civil Air Patrol cadet from the northwest suburbs aims for a May 16 Armed Forces Day award. The scholarship funds flight training leading to a solo flight, with contenders including Maine Township Des Plaines River Park Barrington Elgin Palwaukee Wheeling and DuPage Bensenville squadrons.
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Civil Air Patrol
Armed Forces
Maine Township
Des Plaines
River Park
Chicago
Barrington
Elgin
Palwaukee
Wheeling
DuPage
Bensenville
Bensenville Youth Killed In Motorcycle Crash
The article notes a fatal crash at the intersection of Irving Park and Medinah roads Sunday involving 18 year old Robert J. Blazic of Bensenville and motorcycle rider Ronald Vetter of Villa Park. Carl W. Johnson of Oak Park faces involuntary manslaughter and failure to yield charges. bond posted. preliminary hearing May 9.
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Irving Park Rd
Medinah Rd
Robert J. Blazic
Walnut
Bensenville
Elmhurst Hospital
Carl W. Johnson
S. Cuyler
Oak Park
Blazie
Ronald Vetter
Villa Park
Johnson
Homer M. Covenah
Brook
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Bast
Economy Party
Thomas Wee
Denes Fo
Mohawk School
Richard D
Richie” Thomas and
Incum
Bents
Lester E. Biefeld and
Alan W. Davis
Mohawk Vicinity
Brentwood
Old Town
Gust J. van Mol
Melquist
Oene
Flagstaff Lane
Tulsa University
Salina
Kan
Oklahoma City
KXOK
St. Louis
Angel
Evlyn
Hawaii
Navy
Pacific
Office of War Information
Michigan
Indiana
Air Force
Paul I
Mississippi River
Reveille
American Broadcasting Co
Barney Long
Sohomore
Fenton High School
Field
Rodney
Medinahrd
Irving Park
Blazke
Vetter
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