Civil Defense Expands Aircraft Spotting Posts in Illinois
Illinois civil defense officials announced 480 new observation posts will be activated to blanket the state, enlarging the ground air observer corps after an eastern command decision. The volunteer network will place stations roughly eight miles apart to detect low altitude aircraft.
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Lenox R. Lohr
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Observation posts expand under emergency plan in Illinois
The plan requires 25 supervisors and workers per station with six hours of weekly work per volunteer. Chicago becomes the state filter center for observation posts, and a second center will open in a major Downstate city as new posts begin operation.
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Lohr
GOP Loser Considers Ballot Challenge in Illinois Supreme Court
Justice Jesse L. Simpson said he may contest the Illinois Supreme Court election after trailing Democrat Harry B. Hershey by 186 votes across 21 counties. He would be the first Illinois Supreme Court race subject to a recount if pursued, stating he has heard rumors but would not elaborate.
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Illinois Supreme Court
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Harry B. Hershey
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