Democrats Push DuQuoin Fair Crowds Near 200000
The article notes attendance approaching 200000 at the DuQuoin Fair on its final day with thousands on site to see harness racing and a major horse show. It mentions Dixon's remarks on economic development and road concerns as well as the fair's events and weather. Joe Neville’s Isola owns the top race horse, McMahon Memorial pace, for two-year-olds. Auto and motorcycle races are scheduled for Labor Day weekend.
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Aby Seuphere
Illinois Incorporated
Illinois
Stratton
State Highway Division
Sherwood Dixon
Iosola
Joe Neville
Elpeben
Qohio
Wom
McMahon
Campaign Strategy Signals Swing In Eisenhower Rhetoric
Eisenhower ends campaign quiet to draft speeches as Adlai Stevenson presses sharp attacks in the South. Polish leaders rebuke Roosevelt policies, while Truman resists pressure to replace Dean Acheson, stating he will keep him as secretary of state.
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New York
Springfield
Ill
Senate
Stevenson
Trevihird
Waukee
Truman
American Legion
Dean Acheson
Legion
Acheson
Weather snippet reports warm conditions and highs
A brief weather note records yesterday's low around 52 and today’s morning high near 63. It also lists a previous high of 87 and an noon value of 94, indicating a warm to hot day progression.
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Iaigh
Highway toll seven times Korean War fatalities
Chicago August 24 AP nearly seven times more Americans were killed in fatal automobile accidents than in the Korean fighting during the first seven months of this year. The Korean dead in that period were fewer than 3 000, while highway deaths reached 20 000 according to National Safety Council figures released today.
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National Safety Council
Three Gunmen Admit Holdup in Des Plaines Slaying Case
Chicago police say three gunmen admitted taking part in a Des Plaines loan office holdup that cost Officer Harry W. Bendfig Jr. his life. They were joined by two women in custody. getaway car left traces leading to Norwood Park.
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Harry W
Bendfig Jr
Des Plaines
Patrick Tuohy
Chicago
Bending
Time Finance Company
Norwood Park
Jerry Wyatt
Tuohy
Wyatt
Watt
Caroline Provo
Miss Provo
Jack McCann
McCann
James Oakey
Apo
Seid
Minneapolis
Gessner
Polio cases rise 68 percent this year
The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis said that by yesterday polio cases this year are 68 percent higher than the same period a year ago.
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New York
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Soethero Milnoisan Publication Note
A historical newspaper item notes the Soethero Milnoisan edition published evenings except Sundays and holidays by South ernilinole Publications Inc. at 4 Wem Malm Street Carbonéaie. The Milnois Entered as second class matter at the post office in Schatak Illinois.
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Soethero Milnoisan
Southernilinole Publications, Inc
Guzik settles U S tax bill for one dollar
Jack Guzik agreed to pay 100 000 to settle a 900 000 tax claim. The case tied to Capone era Chicago crime networks and Guzik was once Capone's treasurer. Bureau officials cited doubt over the amount owed and Guzik's earning power as reasons for the compromise.
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Jack
Greasy Thumb
Guzik
al Capone
Chicago
Burgau
Internal Revenue
Pus
Opes Hogh
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Old Capone
Bureau
Capone
America First challenges ballot listing for MacArthur in Illinois
Illinois Aug 29 AP reports the America First party filed with the State Supreme Court seeking to force a ballot listing for Gen Douglas MacArthur as their presidential candidate in the November election. The State Electoral Board had denied the nominating papers, saying they did not meet minority party requirements.
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America First
Douglas MacArthur
Ilinois
State Supreme Court
State Electoral Board
MacArthur
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Byrd
Lar Daly
Chicago
Supreme Court
Louise Barhite
Iiveg
Ammgrica Fresidenia
Electoral Board
Montgomery Ward VPs Quit Amid Board Turmoil
Chicago August 29 AP two Montgomery Ward and Co vice presidents Roy L Gebert and Herbert Riegelman resigned. The moves mark the latest in a wave of more than 40 officials who quit or were fired since Sewell Avery became chairman in 1931. Gebert led retail operations in Chicago while Riegelman oversaw soft goods and directed the New York office.
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Montgomery
Wart & Co
Roy L. Gebert
Herbert Riegelman
Sewell Avery
Gebert
Chicago
Riegelman
New York
Soldier Races Tragedy Mercy Plane Speeds Him Home
Salem Massachusetts dispatch reports Tech Sergeant Charles R. Buggy of Winnebago Nebraska, wounded by polio in his family, arriving by Coast Guard mercy plane after the troop transport Gen Alexander Patch rescue. Buggy’s wife awaits spinal surgery as two children battle polio. a second mercy flight was required after initial craft failed.
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Salem
Mass
Nebraska
Coast*Guard
Tech
Charles R. Buggy
Winnebago
Neb
Alexander Patch
Atlantic
New York
Bremerhaven
Germany
Tost
Coast ‘Guard
Westover Air Force Base
Pears
Beverly Airport
Air Force
Sioux City
Saigh Trial Set For February Two in Tax Case
Saigh faces five counts in a federal indictment accusing him of evading S49 620 in taxes from 1946 to 1949. At arraignment before Judge Roy W Harper he appeared nervous and was released on a $2 000 bond. The five counts carry a maximum penalty of five years in prison and 10 000 dollars fine on each count.
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Owm
Saigh
Soho
Roy W. Hlarper
Mayor Tests Response With False Alarm in Batavia
Mayor Jod L. Perkins admitted to triggering a false fire alarm to test firemen and police response. Officials say units arrived in 11% minutes.
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Batavia
N. Y
Jod L. Perkins
Blimp Pilot Details Dangers and Capabilities at Du Quoin
Captain Werner Smith, piloting the Stag blimp at the Du Quoin State Fair, explains blimp operations are risky yet practical. The craft measures 153 feet long with a 40 foot diameter, inflated by 123000 cubic feet of helium, cruises at 50 mph, and carries three in its gondola.
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Mike Grehl
Werner Smith
Captain Smith
du Quoin
Rae Ito
Smith
Verner Smith
Pilot training and respect among flight pals noted
The article notes pilots are less dependent on currents, ride out winds better, and are faster. When asked if he was the butt of jokes, Smith replied emphatically that they respect us. It takes nearly twice as many hours to qualify for continued on page thirteen.
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Smith
Parachute incident described with unclear details
Fragmentary report mentions Bernarr MacKadden and Miss von the River with references to parachutes and a life belt. The text is garbled, omitting clear names, dates, places, actions, and outcomes.
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Bernarr MacKadden
Eisenhower Calls Illinois GOP to Chicago Strategy Conference
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower requests all Republican congressmen from Illinois to attend a strategy conference in Chicago at the Conrad Hilton on Sept 5. Sen Everett Dirksen Rep William Springer and Rep C W Bishop have accepting invitations with others expected to join.
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Washington D. C
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Illinois
Eisenhower
Conrad Hilton Hotel
Chicago
Everett M. Dirksen
William L. Springer
22Nd
C. W. Bishop
Springer
Republic of
Gough Named National Commander of the American Legion
Lewis Ketcham Gough was elected national commander at the Legion’s 34th annual convention. The World War II veteran from Pasadena California urged passage of national security training legislation to keep the nation ready. He defeated Walter Alessandroni of Philadelphia by a wide margin.
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New York
Lewis Ketcham Gough
American Legion
Gough
Pasadena
Calif
Legion
Walter E. Alessandroni
Philadelphia
403 Sorties Over Pyongyang Warn of Major Strike
Allied air forces bombed Pyongyang in a record 1 403 sorties with land and carrier planes. They hit factories supply dumps and billets leaving black smoke as pilots reported blasts and cratered airstrips. Ground fighting remained quiet amid rain and mud.
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Pyongyang
North Korea
Red
U. S. Fifth Air Force
Navy
U. N
Siy
U. S
Korea
Girl Drowns While Swimming Near Metropolis Ohio River
A 15 year old Chicago girl Ellen Iglehart drowned Thursday afternoon in the Ohio River near Massac State Park in Metropolis. Two 12 year old cousins Barbara and Marlin Ellis stood nearby as rescuers failed to reach her in time. A Massac County search party organized by Sheriff Leonard Devers continued for more than seven hours before Ellen's body was recovered at 9 20 p m by Chester Karnes and William Hendrix. Coroner Dr G F Cummins ruled death due to drowning and an inquest was planned.
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Chicago
Ohio River
Massac State Park
Metropolis
Ellen Iglehart
Barbara
Marlin Ellis
Martin
Ellen
Massac County
Leonard Devers
Chester Karnes
William Hendrix
G. F. Cummins
Downing
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