Ordnance Plant To Build Rockets For Aircraft
The Bureau of Ordnance announces a new assignment at the U S Naval Ordnance Plant in Forest Park to manufacture components for the Mighty Mouse air to air rocket. Captain K J Biederman notes the project expands the plant's role while maintaining torpedo production. The rocket, designed for fast high altitude aircraft, features folding fins to boost speed and range, and can be fired single or in salvo from wing or fuselage launchers.
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Bureau of Ordnance
Navy Department
U. S. Naval Ordnance Plant
Forest Park
K. J. Biederman
USN
Torpedo Manufacturing Plant
Navy Bureau of Ordnance
Biederman
Naval Ordnance Test Station
Inyokern
Calif
Navy
Local Man Beats Polio to Return as Useful Citizen
Forest Park resident Walter Raetke 1110 Beloit survived polio first hit in summer 1947 leaving near total paralysis. After 100 months in hospitals and daily five hour workouts at home he walks unaided again and regains use of his right arm. He plans to work, prioritizing employment over salary with police aid for transport during recovery.
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Forest Park
Walter Raetke
Beloit
Raetke
Radke
Mr. Raetke
Raeth
Dirksen Speaks In Forest Park Rally Picnics At Altenheim Grove
Everett M. Dirksen, candidate for U S Senator, will speak at a Republican rally and picnic in Altenheim Grove Forest Park on Saturday August 26. Led by township committeeman Walter E. McCarron the Oak Park Republicans plan an old fashioned basket picnic with entertainment games and contests and prizes including two children's bicycles. Children with parents receive free rides and refreshments. Gates open at noon with no admission charge and parking available nearby.
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Everett M. Dirksen
United States
Oak Park
Altenheim Grove
Forest Park
Walter E. McCarron
Three Killed in Auto Locomotive Crash at Concordia Cemetery
Three men died when their truck collided with a diesel locomotive at Concordia Cemetery drive. The vehicle driven by Frank Pellegrini, 63, of Berwyn, was obliterated. Victims include James Lopez, 66, and Valente Valadez, 30, both Chicago residents who used the road as a shortcut.
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Concordia Cemetery Drive
Frank Pellegrini
Berwyn
James Lopez
Chicago
Valente Valadez
Property Assessments Show Decrease This Year in Proviso
Personal property assessments in Proviso township declined by 863 620 from last year with 1950 total at 20 876 427 compared to 28 0 87 in 1948. Decreases occurred in corporations individuals and estates while businesses and banks rose. County Assessor John 8 Clark commended Roy H Mohr for preparing the 1950 roll.
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Proviso Township
John 8
Clark
Proviso
Roy H. Mohr
Air Force Friends Meet in Germany
Sgt Herbert G Thoreson of the U S Air Force near Munich reports attending the Passion Play at Oberammergau with English transcripts to follow. He unexpectedly met a former buddy who was touring Germany and they renewed their friendship. He is the son of Mrs Margaret Thoreson of 201 Elgin who re enlisted in the Air Force.
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Herbert G. Thoreson
U. S. Air Force
Munich
Germany
Oberammergau
Theresqi
Japan
Heribert
Margaret. Thoreson
Elgin
Air Force
Unseen Red At Busy Intersection Sparks accidents
Darkness hinders visibility at a busy intersection where drivers and pedestrians cross without traffic control. Commuters note the lack of signals leads to risky dashes and near misses during evening hours.
Paasles's Robbery at Peaskce's Hardware Store
A break in at Peaskce's Hardware, 7449 Madison, occurred last week. Intruder gained entry by smashing the front door glass and pried open the cash register with a screwdriver.
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Paasles
Peaskce
Madison
Sandra Slips on Swing Breaks Arm at Grant White Park
Two year old Sandra Slips Reiter of 7605 Madison fell from a swing at Grant White playground possibly fracturing her arm. Police and responders reported the incident and transported her for medical evaluation.
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Sandra
Sandra Reiter
Madison
Grant White Playground
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Ordnance Plant
Dirksen
Concordia Cemetery
Tionka Vataten
VFW
Forest Park Memorial Post
Altenhein Grove
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