Redistrict Bill Snarls Illinois Legislature Battle Heats Up
Springfield June 26 A House amendment to redraw Illinois congressional districts provoked a clash with the Senate plan centered on Sid Simpson of Carrolton and Edward H Jenison of Paris Republicans. The dispute risks a House Senate rift as 25 districts are carved with potential 1952 at large runs.
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Springfield
Illinois
Sid Simpson
Carrolton
Edward H. Jenison
Paris
House
Senate
G.O.P
Peter Mack
Carlinville
Charles W. Wursell
Salem
Everett Peters
St. Joseph
Victor McBroom
Kankakee
Mack
Simpson
Macoupin
Mount Vernon
Fairfield
Sangamon
Montgomery
Bond
Clinton
Washington
Marion
Jefferson
Wayne
Vursel
Marion County
Jenison
Grandmothers Laugh Last Victims of Hoax Enjoying Western Trip
Two grandmothers from New York and Pennsylvania were lured on a supposed expenses-paid trip to Los Angeles by a radio hoax. Stranded in Albuquerque with $40, they were aided by TWA to return home and spend a three day holiday at Bishop's Lodge in Santa Fe. Both say they are starting to enjoy the trip despite the initial disappointment.
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Santa Fe
N. M
New York
New Mexico
Mary Keihn
Clark Summit
Frank Licari
East Rockaway
N. Y
Albuquerque
Los Angeles
T.W.A
Bishop’s Lodge
Catholic Motor Chapel Opens Jonesboro Series
The Catholic Motor Chapel of St. Rita opens a five night religious program series in Jonesboro at 7 30 p m. Monday. Films on the life of Christ will be shown along with talks on Catholic belief and questions answered. Paulist Fathers Peter Davitt and Fred Draeger lead the events, which are free to the public.
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Catholic Motor Chapel of
St. Rita
Jonesboro
Christ
Peter Davitt
Fred Draeger
Steeleville GI Sent To Ft Belvoir
Pvt. Sam Williams of Steeleville telegraphed his parents that he was shipping from Ft Leonard Wood to Fort Belvoir Virginia after a furlough visit.
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Steeleville GI
Ft. Belvoir, Va
Pvt
Sam Williams
J. I. Williams
Steeleville
Ft. Leonard Wood
Fort Belvoir
Tomatoes Reach Anna Market
The Anna Municipal Market receives cucumbers green beans Early Transparent apples and tomatoes per market master O R Nalley. The first load of tomatoes arrived Monday while cucumbers arrived late last week. Produce is sold on consignment for now with plans to sell to individuals later as volumes rise through summer.
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Anna
O. R. Nalley
Nalley
Western Union Strike Called by Telegraphers Union
A nationwide strike against Western Union was called by the A. F. of L. Commercial Telegraphers Union for 5 a.m. CST next Monday July 2. The union seeks a 25 cent hourly wage increase for 35 000 employees. The C.T.U. represents Western Union workers except about 4 000 in New York City who are with the American Communications association.
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Washington
Western Union
A. F. of L. Commercial Telegraphers Union
C.T.U
New York City
American Communications Association
Shoe Plant Shuts Down for Two-Week Period
The International Shoe company plant in Steeleville will shut for two weeks starting the week of July 2. The first week was set as vacation week with eligible workers receiving vacation pay. The second week of the shutdown is the reallocation period for maintenance and reprioritizing production.
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International Shoe Company
Steeleville
Company to Resume Operations After Shortage Delays
A spokesman said today the firm faced a shortage of orders and materials, causing delays. Operations will resume on July 16, signaling a return to normal activity after constrained supply and demand conditions.
Illinois Senate Passes Plumbers Licensing Act
The Illinois Senate approved a new plumbers licensing act by a 46 to 3 vote, replacing a Supreme Court invalidated measure. It returns to the House with amendments removing a Downstate city licensing board provision. The act requires five years of apprenticeship for journeyman status and one year for master plumber, with exams by a state board.
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Springfield
State Supreme Court
Illinois Senate
House
Senate
Chrysler to raise prices on 11 V-8 models
Washington AP reports Chrysler Corp authorized Monday to hike retail prices on 11 new design models equipped with V-8 engines. The move affects multiple car lines as the auto maker adjusts to market conditions and production costs.
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Washington
Chrysler Corporation
Chinlund elected commander of Illinois Spanish American War Vets
Victor I. Chinlund of Lincolnwood was elected commander of the Illinois Department of United Spanish American War Veterans at the final session of the 48th annual encampment in Peoria on Saturday.
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Peoria
Victor I. Chinlund
Lincolnwood
Illinois Department of United
Steeleville Player Breaks Foot In Game
Gus Sternberg of Steeleville suffered a broken foot during a Sunday baseball game.
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Steeleville
Gus Sternberg
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Illinois Avenue
Carbondale
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Garfield Ave
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Battle Creek
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Elgin
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L J. W. Milligan & Son
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N. Park Ave
Walnut
Limerick Finance Corp
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OPS
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van Motors Inc
West Main St
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Carbondale Auto Sales
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