Towa Squeezes Gravy Out of Road Contracts
Ames Iowa December 16 The article exposes how Iowa allegedly lowers highway costs through a system of bid set ups involving contractors politicians and lawyers. It describes how collusive bidding raises bids then how officials and lawyers may pressure to award the contract with a share of profits or “gravy.” When set ups fail bids are fought openly benefiting public value but still risking corruption.
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Ames
Iowa
Two Area Men Listed As Korea Casualties
The Defense Department lists two Southern Illinois men in the Korean casualty roll. Pfc. James W. Ogden of Norris City was killed in action as a Marine. Pvt. Lemuel L. Duclos of Prairie du Rocher was wounded while serving in the Army. his wife is Veda L. Duclos.
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Readable fragments suggest the article continues on page five with extra gravy themed setups and related content. The readable portion omits full context. No clear names dates or organizations are identifiable in the supplied text.
Overcrowding With 11 Illinois Mental Hospitals Reported
Chicago Mental hospital hosts 5035 patients 32.6 percent above capacity. Other facilities show Elgin 77.6 percent over, Kankakee 77.1, Alton 72.1, Manteno 55.1, Peoria 51.9, Anna 51.4, Jacksonville 47.1, East Moline 46.6, Dixon 54.2, Lincoln State School and Colony 48.8. Commitments are court ordered and welfare department has no control.
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Fred K. Hoehler
Illinois Public Welfare Department
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Kankakee
Alton
Manteno
Peoria
Anna
Jacksonville
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Line
Dixon
Lincoln State School and Colony
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Two Californians in Montebello finals
In Montebello California two Southern California pros, Jimmy Clark of Laguna Beach and Smiley Quick of Los Angeles, contest an 18 hole playoff for the Montebello open title after tying the 54 hole event at 205. Ralph Blomquist of Glendale was third with 206.
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Montebello
Calif
Jimmy Clark
Laguna Beach
Smiley Quick
Los Angeles
Clark
Quick
Ralph Blomquist
Glendale
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