Illinois lawmakers back U S withdrawal from U N and extend grand juries
In Springfield on February 14, House committees endorsed a U N withdrawal resolution and a longer Cook county grand jury term. A separate measure aimed at a 120 day jury session passed the Senate judiciary committee. A voting machines investigation for the November election and other bills, including a Beardstown bridge estimate and juror pay raises, also moved forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
United States
United Nations
Cook County
Illinois
U.N
John W. Lewis, Jr
Rmarshall
House
Chicago Crime Commission
Senate Judiciary Committee
Roland Libonati
Chicago
Senate
John S. Boyle
House Executive Committee
Illinoiis River
Beardstown
Surprise Raid on Wonsan Opens Allied East Coast Campaign
In a bold combined operation, South Korean marines landed at Wonsan after a major Allied naval bombardment. U S forces shattered Chinese and Red Korean divisions across a 20 mile front while Han river skirmishes and air battles raged nearby. Dutch and French units aided the central front as Lt. Col. Den Ouden fell in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Japan
Wonsan
Sea of Japan
Chipyong
Wonju
Han River
U. S. 25Th Division
Sandisian
Seoul
Yongdongpo
G.i.’S
Seoul City
Missouri
Red
United Nations
Hoengsong
N. P. A. den Ouden
Wage Stabilization board mulls eight percent pay cap
Washington AP wage board members propose a future pay rise limit of eight percent above January 15 1950 levels in ongoing effort to curb postwar increases. Public members back an eight percent rise excluding fringe benefits while labor and industry factions argue for broader or stricter ceilings, with a June review planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wage Stabilization Board
Auto Industry
Harry C. Bates
A. F. of L
Emil Rieve
C.L.C
Elmer Walker
Machinists’ Union
Ching
John L. Lewis
Philip Murray
Ward Keener
Henry Arthur
Reuben Robertson, Jr
Keener
War Labor Board
Sleet Hits Illinois Highways In Ice Storm Fatality Near Nashville
A severe sleet and snow episode across Illinois left roads glazed and communications disrupted. One death reported when Daniel M. Elkins, 25, of Mount Carmel, died after his car collided on a curve near Nashville. Jack Nowicki, 25, was uninjured. Coroner ruled unavoidable accident. Widespread driving hazards noted. dozens of telephone outages in Williamson County. Crop damage feared but uncertain for apples. peaches already damaged. Several minor crashes occurred. no serious injuries besides Elkins.
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Ilinois
Southern Illinois
Daniel M. Elkins
Harold Elkins
Mount Carmel
Nashville
Jack Nowicki
Ashley
Elkins
Wesley Jones
Elk
Illinois
H. R. Sewell
Williamson County
Illinois Commercial Telephone Company
Sewell
F. W. Misselhorn
Murphysboro
Jackson County
Illinois Fruit Exchange
Carbondale
Freeman Spur
Crab Orchard
Sheriff's Office
Acheson Sees Peace Menace In Slav Attack
Secretary of State Dean Acheson warned that any Communist attack on any nation would dangerously strain world peace. He outlined U.S. policy on a possible Soviet satellite assault on Yugoslavia and commented on Germany rearmament and other Cold War questions.
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Acheson
Washington
Dean Acheson
United States
Yugoslavia
Truman
Congress
Moscow
Germany
Dwight Eisenhower
Senate
Brien McMahon
D-Conn
Russia
Britain
France
United Nations
Korea
Chester Plane Mystery Hoax Pilot Sells Plane for 65
Randolph County authorities probe a land aircraft crash the day before along Route 3 near Chester. Herschel Woodruff of Indiana allegedly flew the plane then sold it to Hurd Johnson of Chester for 65 dollars. Suspects say the craft from Mishawaka may have been taken to avoid pursuit.
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Chester
Indiana
Route 3
Randolph County
Herschel Woodruff
Hurd Johnson
C.O.D. Chester
H. C. Biddle
Mishawaka
Biddle
Sportsmans Air Park
Woodruff
Nickel Gas Tax Bill Goes to State Senate
Gov Adlai Stevenson backs a nickel gasoline tax plan in Illinois Senate proposing a two cent per gallon increase and higher truck license fees. Revenue would be split 40 percent state 30 percent cities 30 percent counties with township road earmarks for counties.
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Springfield
Adlai Stevenson
Illinois Senate
William Connors
Chicago
State
Stevenson
John Lewis, Jr
R Marshall
Lewis
House
George Brydia
Prophetstown
Highway Fund
Brydia
Alva Nelson Stone
Illinois Highway Users Conference
Brydin
Theodore Leth
Budget Commission
David Hunter
Rockford
Illinois Association of Township Officials
State Grants Approval for Joppa Plant
The Illinois Commerce Commission approved a proposal to build a four generator coal powered plant at Joppa Illinois on the Ohio River in Massac County. Electric Energy Inc formed by five utilities will supply power to an atomic energy plant near Paducah Kentucky. First units to operate Oct 1 1952 with completion in early 1953.
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Chicago
Ohio River
Massac County
Illinois Commerce Commission
Electric Energy, Inc
Paducah
Joppa
Ill
Central Illinois Public Service Co
Illinois Power Co
Kentucky Utilities Co
Union Electric Company of Missouri
Middle South Utilities, Inc
Commerce Commission
AEC
Weather outlook cold sleet and freezing rain along with sun
Sleet or freezing rain is expected in the extreme south tonight with a trend toward partly cloudy skies Thursday. Temperatures show little change with a low around 10 to 20 and a high near 25 to 32. Earlier readings note low 31 and 27 at 7 am, high 60 later, with a noon of 29 and sunset at 5:33 pm. Precipitation totals 0.42 inches in the past 24 hours and wind averaged 4.0 mph over the period.
DAV national commander urges end to draft eligible hiring bias
Cincinnati Ohio February 14. The national commander of the Disabled American Veterans has asked a stop to the practice of rejecting job applications from men who are eligible for the draft.
Jack Benny Turns 39 Amid Showbiz Joke
Hollywood February 14 AP Jack Benny born in 1894 marks his 39th birthday with a running gag about his age. The comic plans a quiet celebration at home with his wife of 24 years, Mary Livingstone, noting this is his 39th year in show business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Jack Benny
Waukegan
Ill
Mary Livingstone
Benny
Lloyd C Douglas Dies Renowned Religious Novelist
Lloyd C. Douglas, 73, noted author of The Magnificent Obsession and The Robe, died of heart disease in Los Angeles after a long battle with arthritis. He had been hospitalized at Good Samaritan and left a lasting imprint with his numerous best sellers and film adaptations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Lloyd C. Douglas
Good Samaritan Hospital
Douglas
SIU Bill Passed By State Senate
The Illinois Senate passed three bills moving 1949 funds from Southern Illinois University to other projects. Allocations redirected include 301400 for training school 263000 for the power plant 664000 for life science building and 61500 for a dormitory. Senator Crisenberry cited library costs as exceeding funds and the project being deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois Senate
House
Southern Illinois University
R. G. Crisenberry
Murphysboro
House of Representatives
Eldorado Mechanic Held In Traffic Fatality
Jay McDaniel a 31 year old Eldorado mechanic was charged with reckless homicide in the traffic death of Ernest Gates a 46 year old Wasson rural teacher. Gates died at Welborn Memorial hospital Evansville Indiana from injuries received January 23 when trucks driven by Gates and McDaniel collided near Harrisburg. Gates was president of Saline County historical society last year. McDaniel had been free on bond on county court charges of driving while intoxicated and illegal possession of liquor.
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Jay McDaniel
Eldorado
Ernest Gates
Wasson
Gates
Welborn Memorial Hospital
Evansville
Ind
McDaniel
Harrisburg
Saline County
Historical Society
Minneapolis Schools Reopen After Citywide Strike
Minneapolis 94 public schools reopen after a January strike as about 63 000 students resume classes. Teachers march in support of higher pay. governor Youngdahl vows to push legislators for more funding for city schools.
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Minneapolis
Luther W. Youngdahl
Minnesota
Paris Board Change Fails in Ill. Deadlock Fight
Paris Ill Feb 14 The Paris school board failed to unite over a deadlock resolution. During a long session the six member Paris Union district charter with a nonvoting president was drawn into a dispute as factions of three clashed over leadership. No one wanted president duties and voting control remained split.
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Paris
Ill
Paris Union
Burial Permit Violations Shake Randolph County
Randolph County coroner and undertaker Leslie C. Walker was free on bond today on misdemeanor charges that he buried bodies without permits. State Public Welfare agent John A. Givens testified 31 such instances last year, with six counts to be prosecuted. Walker admitted in a Jan 30 letter to Dr Roland Cross that he buried one body without a permit.
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Randolph County
Leslie C. Walker
State Department of Public Welfare
John A. Givens
Walker
Roland Cross
Cross
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Douglas MacArthur
Han
Small
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Hamhung
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Cupid
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