County budget committee acts as arbiter over next year
The 1949 county budget process sees Deputy Comptroller Daley calling departments to submit estimates while departments seek higher figures than the 1948 record 335462829. Daley notes revenue as the controlling factor and says the final tentative budget will be shaped by hearings before the finance committee and the full 15 member board, with approval typically near year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard J. Daley
Eption
Daley
Nivne Nuney
Comptroller
Board of Commissioners
Townships List Residential and Industrial Building
County assessor John S. Clark reported an upswing in postwar industrial expansion with permits totaling 95,050 in Cook County. In Chicago, permits reached 42 for a year, while suburban towns showed varied construction. 1080 permits in Proviso with values noted. The report lists township permits and construction costs by county townships as part of the year’s building activity assessment.
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CNI
John S. Clark
R&s
Cook County
Clark
Chicago
Chirk
Clarke
Lions Township Invitational Debates Draw 35 Schools
The third annual Lions Township Invitational hosts 35 schools from Winers and Indiana. Debate on federal world government begins with an assembly at 12:45 p.m. and rounds at 1:44 p.m. Debaters score each other aiming to select the best team for the day.
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Lions Township
Indiana
Lae Alm
Ateam
Oeensrean
Mu Tau Meeting Recalls Masters of I Dist Theme
Fragmentary notes recount Mu Tau gathering with references to masters of I Dist and Mu Tsu. Names like Barton, Chartus, Tan Unies appear amid scattered phrases about songs and Mozart, ending with unclear conclusions.
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H&s
Barton
M. Chartus
Rossilie Davison
Mozart
Music Teachers Meet at Lythe Township Association
The Lythe Township music teachers held their first meeting of the year, led by Mr. Bilers. The gathering focused on standards and planning for upcoming events and readings, with members sharing techniques and goals for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lysis
Mr. Bilers
Taxpayers Federation Won't Oppose Utility Tax Bill
A meeting of taxpayers in Illinois discusses not opposing a bill to let municipalities levy and collect the public utilities tax within their borders, arguing the change would shift power from state to local government without increasing costs. The federation aims to reflect statewide taxpayer wants to influence the General Assembly and Federal Congress on tax policy.
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Federation of Lilaneis
Leetslertsdies
Ulineis General Assembly
Vine Municipals
AL 7
Sargent
Thinois Municipal Lengues
Sinc
Peicy
Leena
Taxypayyers’ Federation of
Tiinets
Boaley
Williba
Uae
Arden
Evans
Tineis
Hiineis
Witness General Assembly
Federal Congress
Hlingis
Veterans Information Series Answers Common Questions
A veteran information piece outlines rights and processes for veterans and dependents. It notes that a formal application is required for transfer benefits and mentions medical examinations, physician authority, and potential relief payments as part of service-connected compensation programs.
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Clarkson
Pines State
Bia
bin West
Iynaten Avenue
ISES
Surat
Questian
World's Largest Clock in Jersey City Harbor
A colossal clock, mounted along the Colgate-Palmolive plant in Jersey City, New Jersey, features an enameled steel face and a vast diameter. The installation marks a remarkable engineering display as the world’s largest clock in view of the harbor.
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New York Harbor
Alop
Colgate
Cyrus R. Osborn Highlighted in World Biography
LaGrange resident Cyrus R. Osborn is profiled in a new World Biography volume, noted for achievements in politics education commerce and naval affairs. The biographical sketch calls him a prominent public figure and longtime local leader.
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Cyrus R. Osborn
New ‘World Biography
Sout Living
Aumin Endeaix Pal
Inmere
LaGrange
Cyrus
Osbern
Kleetya- Lathrange
Senior Class Party Featured By Floor Show
A senior class party featured a floor show with décor and decor by Jean Jetinek and others. Dignitaries and student leaders assisted as masters of ceremonies, while Mary Wuseeber and Ann Tat Tie led performances and introductions at the event.
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Prades
aPulbe
Te Oound
Movsomiene
Highteoht
Papstieas
Abertiaidners
Deas Viekers
Erst
Steuart
Nancy Ostren Wotl
Fe Angnis
Sineer
Mary Wuseeber
Ann Tat
Rerabers
Polio Subsides In Suburban Area
A fragmented report notes polio subsidence in a suburban county, with a notable decline in cases and deaths. The department director confirms no fatalities this period and cites totals showing a drop from prior months.
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Oat
Silay
Waward Alm
Hail the Champs Day Plans for December
A school assembly will open the day with a surprise program and all teams presented at 1 p.m. A dance follows and a 6 o’clock banquet in the cafeteria honors boys who have participated in sports this year. Organizers include Gordon Dudley, Gene Fowtie, Robert Jackson, Joe Marvis, McCoy, Bill Walledtta, and principal staff.
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Spo
Teathers
Gordon Dudley
Gene Fowtie
Robert Jackson
Joe Marvis
McCoy
Bill “Walledtta
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Jiohes
Harry Wittmer
Burlington Ave
la Grange
Newman Poultry Farm
Wolf Road
Western Springs
S. la Grange Road
Hell Anysone
Ivan Rehn
Mu Tau
MABIN
Port Realtors
Gordon H. Mabin
North LA Grange Road
Richard
Ed Naahtn
Reece Evry
Veterans Information
Dred
Jean Jetinek
Lincoln
Bower Motors
W. Hillgrove LaGrange
Breen
Narr
N. LaGrange Hi
Rose Marie
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