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Brookfield Magnet

Location

Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1949

Page

9

Illinois equalization factor appeal before U S Court of Appeals

The U S Court of Appeals heard Cook County's challenge to a 1946 personal property tax adjustment after Federal Judge Inoe voided 1 026 355 in Chicago Surface Lines taxes. The Illinois Revenue Department's 1.59 equalization rate was found invalid for failing to consider personal property valuations and lacking published procedures. The panel questioned assessor notice and the broader tax framework, with a ruling expected before summer recess.

CNS State Revenue Laws Commission U. S. Court of Appeals Cook County Michael L. Inoe Chicago Igge State Revenue Department Thomas Dodd Healy Department of Revenue Igoe Healy Otto Kerner Justice Kerner Walter Co. Lindley Danville F. Ryan Duffy Butler

LTJ to Defend League Track Title Saturday

LTJ faces a tight race as the team defends its league track title this Saturday. Strong in the sprints and hurdles, the locals hope to offset weaker weight events with sharp field performance led by Wilson and Morton while LaGrange and the rest challenge for third.

Max Armer TSC Junor College Cicero Sftextioon P&ayer Wilson Morton LaGrange

Big St Josephs academy carnival May 27 28 29 30

St Josephs academy at 950 W Ogden Ave plans a four day benefit car nival with a free fireworks display Saturday night. Last year drew over 50 000. this year expected larger crowds for the building fund of the academy chaired by Edward J Chaplicks with Ray McLaughlin and George Toyer as dinner chairmen.

St. Joseph’s Academy W. Ogden Ave Edward J. Chaplicks N. Park Rd

County Board Opposes Motor Fuel Tax Split Plan

Cook County board voted against a proposed five cent motor fuel tax split altering the current three-way division among city, county, and state. The move aims to protect funds for the $70 million bond highway project, including the Congress Street super highway and Edens Parkway. County officials warn the change could deprive township roads of needed aid, with only a few townships expected eligible under the new rules.

CNS Springfield Cook County Board Cook County Highway Department Congress Street Edens Parkway Daniel Ryan Cook County William Mortimer Worth Stickney

Top LTHS Athletes Honored At Fifth Annual Dinner

The Young Men's Business Club held its fifth annual awards dinner at the Dubbonet last night honoring top LTHS athletes across ten sports. Gold medals went to Jim Caffey and Wayne Vieth after LTHS state title run in Champaign, with Northwestern coach Dutch Lonborg praising school spirit and athletic excellence.

LTHS Dubbonet Jim Caffey Wayne Vieth Champaign, Sr MBC Dutch Lonborg Northwestern Wildcats Lonborg Minnesota Lths Teaders Schuol Lonburg Lths Athletan Chuck Bennett Bob Stevens John ‘Hodap Chuck ‘Steinke

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