Loesch backs open gambling to curb organized crime
Chicago crime commissioner Frank J. Loesch, 72, urges licensing gambling dens like horse racing, arguing wide open houses would deprive criminals of hiding places, shift gamblers into lawful venues, and reduce blackmail by police and politicians. He says eradicating gambling is unlikely, but open venues could aid law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
INS
Frank J. Loesch
Chicago Crime Commission
Middle-West
Sub Rosa
Loesch
Graftons Injured in Car Crash Near Lohrville Iowa
M L Grafton traveling representative for Carson-Pirie-Scott in Chicago and his wife were injured Thursday when their car skidded on loose gravel on highway 17 near Lohrville. Mr. Grafton suffered six broken ribs and possible internal injuries, was moved to Lake City hospital after first aid in Lohrville, while Mrs. Grafton endured arm and shoulder bruises. They were en route from Sac City to Jefferson to begin return trip toward Cedar Rapids when the car left the road after the right front wheel broke. Mrs. Grafton could not determine how the accident occurred. X rays were ordered to assess further injuries. Mrs. Grafton’s injuries were not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Grafton
Avenue NE
Carson-Pirie-Scott Company
Chicago
Lake City
Grafton
Graftons
Sac City
Jefferson
Cedar Rapids
Radio Schedule Fragment Reflects Dense NBC CBS Lineup
A cluttered OCR snippet lists a full day of radio programming across NBC CBS and affiliates. It names orchestras hosts and stations such as WEAF WJZ WBBM KYW and WMT with times from morning to late evening and multiple concert highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NBC
WMAQ
Sorey Orch
CBS
WEBBM
WMT
Weaf Wow
Arho
Bradley Kincaid
WEAF
Rejs
Dune
WBBM
KMB
Breed
de Rose
Weaf Woc
WHO
Winesar Orch
KYW
WABC
WJZ
Galaxy of Stars
WMAG
WCCO
WJZ Woc
Knight Arch
KMBC
Weap Chain
Restiaky Are
WME
Weaf Gallicehio Orch
Duehin Etch
Three Scampa
Neil Sistem
Serenade
Arlene Jackson
Rob Tanlincer
Bruno Walter
WJZ Kyw
Pia Geet
Orch
Mildred Bailey
Edward Hayes
Russia
Jack Armstrong
WENR
WBAP
Tito
John Herrick
WIZ Wmaq
Donald Nevis
Wocco
Lucas Arch
Pedro Via
Rex Turcwell
New Deal
WJZ Chain
KYW Wow
WDAP
WTAM
Elmer Everett
WDBM
Fray and Bragelord
Eker Michaue
GBS
WIZ
WLW
BO Linkewood
Wabc High Carktree Carnival (Nbc) Weaf Chain. Ghia Orch, (Nbc) Wjz Wlw
Portland
Coshee Init
Scott Ord
Washington Bank to Open December First
The National Bank of Washington will reopen December 1, per Walter Givens, conservator. The move frees about $500,000 in deposits, half of the bank’s total. A $50,000 boost in new capital was first required. The bank closed March 13 and has operated under restriction since then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Ia
National Bank of Washington
Walter
Washington National Bank
New
Imier seeks damages over jaw fracture in district court
Charlies Imier seeks 506 judgment against Johnny Graham in district court for a fractured jaw alleged from a midnight attack on November 4 near Fifth street and Fourth avenue SE after taunts at a mixed party. Imier claims Graham and companions followed the group from Third street as the assault occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Imier
Johnny Graham
Graham
Fifth Street
Fourth Avenue SE
Imier
Third Street
First
Second Avenues SE
Imler
Pair Returned Here On Adultery Charge
Arlene Bauman and Albert Boyd were brought here from Janesville Wisconsin on an adultery warrant issued by Justice Reed. They were picked up Friday at 3 30 p m by Sheriff and Mrs Joseph A Pet rus and Janesville officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Bauman
Sixth Avenue SE
Albert Boyd
Springville
Janesville
Wis
Joseph A. Petrus
Boyd
A. S. Reed
Blame Blamed for Garage and Barn Fire
Firemen blamed two youths for smoking in a rear garage at 831 B avenue NE which ignited a blaze spreading to an adjoining barn. The fire, fought after 4:53 p.m. Thursday, damaged both structures while an automobile inside the garage was saved. The buildings belonged to G. H. Knauer and were occupied by William Fritz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B Avenue NE
A Avenue
Tenth Street SE
Eighth Street SE
Tenth Street
William Fritz
G. H. Knauer
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M.L. Grafton
Lohrville, Ia
The
America’s First Authority
Amos Parrish
Gazette
Biarritz
Cedar Rapids Gazette
United Air Lines
Denver
Cleveland
New York
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Seattle
Iowa City
Boeing
Iowa City Municipal
Western Union and Postal Telegraph
Washington Bank
France
C. A. Stout
Deve
Bisma Rex
West
Liggett
Mennen
Roxbury
Fred Leroy Riggs
Hayward St
Peoria
Ill
Dr. Pierce
Kedit
Second St. SE
Jordans
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