Hodge scandal report urges reform after audit findings
Editorial summarizing the Illinois Budgetary Commission audit of Orville Hodge reveals a $1.5 million embezzlement via phony warrants. It notes the need for state government reorganization to prevent future corruption and urges General Assembly members to study the commission’s 83 page report. The piece cites ongoing recovery of funds and emphasizes accountability beyond the prison sentence.
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Certified Public Accountants
Ilinois Budgetary Commission
Orville Hodge
Hodge
Chicago
Th Hodge
Illinois
William Stratton
State
Chicago Daily News
George Theim
Sangamon County Grand Jury
Cook County Grand Jury
Senate
U.S. District Court
Lloyd Morey
State Auditor
Commission
Illinois General Assembly
Ilinois
General Assembly
Inaugural Medal Highlights Two Faces of Power
The 1960 inaugural medal will feature both the President-elect and Vice President-elect, a first in U.S. history. The design signals a stronger vice presidency while prompting debate over Nixon’s rising influence and Eisenhower’s ongoing legacy.
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Eisenhower
United States
Nixon
Pearl Harbor Questions Still Haunt Survivors
A 15 year look at nine officials blamed in the Pearl Harbor disaster reveals lingering doubts. Adm. Kimmel, Adm. Stark, Gen. Gerow and Lt. Tyler discuss missed warnings and accountability while Joe Lockard recalls radar alerts ignored on December 7.
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Western Union
Signal Corps
Pearl Harbor
U. S
George C. Marshall
Army
Harold R. Stark
Naval Operations
Leonard T. Gerow
Army Asst
Husband F. Kimmel
Pacific Fleet
Gen. Marshall
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Henry L. Stimson
Frank Knox
Navy
Cordell Hull
Walter C. Short
Kimmel
Groton
Conn
Washington
Tokyo
Adm
Stark
Pennsylvania
Adm. Kimmel
Lit
Joe Lockard
Williamsport
Joe
Opana
Kermit A. Tyler
Tyler
Lockard
Air Force
Ent Air Force Base
Colorado Springs
Colo
Continental Air Defense Command
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Gerow
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Washington, D. C
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H.P
Faber Bewl
Marion
Rockbottom
Fredman’s
N. Park Ave
Ates
Ecorator