Liquor Firm's Political Gifts Are Disclosed
Washington June 27 AP A House investigation reveals Sea gram Distillers Corp executives gave 50 000 to 1948 campaigns James E Friel testified he delivered 30600 to Democrats and 20000 to Republicans Chelf Ky questioned Victor A Fischel and other witnesses Friel said he spread word that Seagrams should raise funds for the Democrats Friel also cited party needs for the Republican gifts The subcommittee probes possible Justice Department prosecution rumors and motives
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Washington
House
Toda
Judiciary
Chanatons
Seagram Distillers Corp
James E. Friel
Frank Chelf Dky
Victor A. Fischel
Tadiy
Keys Rosenteil
Artland- Hammer
United Distillers of America
Friel
Gorti
Seagram
Democrate
Justice Department
Lester Mackey Dies at 56 After Heart Attack
Lester Mackey 56 died Thursday morning from a heart attack at his home 308 South Thomas Street Christopher. A Franklin County resident all his life he worked as an electrician at the Waltonville mine and belonged to the Christian church Odd Fellows lodge and Woodmen of the World. He leaves his wife Rose Mae daughter Mrs June Bayleff West Frankfort and half brother Arthur Townsend Evansville Ind. Foster parents Mr and Mrs Jim Heffler preceded him in death. Funeral services 2 pm at First Christian Church Christopher with Dr M E Frank officiating burial Rose Hill Cemetery Marion. Friends may call at the family home. The Gilbert Funeral Home has charge.
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Lester Mackey
South Thomas Street
Christopher
Franklin County
Waltonville
Christian Church
Odd Fellows Lodge
Woodmen of the World
Mackey
Rose Mae
June Bayleff
West Frankfort
Arthur Townsend
Evansville
Ind
Jim Heffler
First Christian Church
M. E. Frank
Rose Hill
Marion
Gilbert Funeral Home
Grant Named U S Marshal Under Fire Over Irregularities
Doyle summoned Grant from Pekin to prepare a detailed statement of his transactions and conduct regarding Knetzer in custody. Doyle reported findings to Washington. Elmer Schultz said Washington cited mail fraud irregularities but gave no specifics. Grant, from Pekin, was nominated by Roosevelt for U S marshal of the Southern District of Illinois on Dec 1 1941 and has served three terms.
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Grant
Knetzer
Doyle
Pekin
Washington
Elmer Schultz
Washington Today
Roosevelt
Southern District
Illinois
East St. Louis Livestock Report Hogs and Cattle Mixed Prices
Hogs 6 500 head active with barrows and gilts 50 to 80 higher than Thursday. Heaviest weights under 230 lb showed most gains. sows steady to strong. Cattle and calves steady at week’s advance with good to choice butcher steers and heifers 29.00-33.00. utility and commercial cows 18.00-22.00. vealers 27.00-32.00, primes up to 32.00 for sorted lots.
Bell Adds Territory to Illinois Exchange Areas
The Illinois Commerce Commission authorized Illinois Bell Telephone to expand its Tamms area by about 12 square miles and Thebes by eight square miles in Alexander county. An additional five square miles was approved for Waterman in Iroquois county.
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Bell
Springfield
Illinois Commerce Commission
Illinois Bell Telephone Company
Tamms
Thebes
Alexander County
Wateeka
Iroquois County
Herrin Baby Benjamin Hamilton Dies at Two Days Old
Benjamin Hamilton two day old son of Mr and Mrs Bennie Hamilton of 116 North Tenth street Herrin died at 2 45 pm Thursday in Herrin hospital He is survived by his parents two brothers Clifford and Edward grandparents Lewis and Ida Moore and Whit and Mamie Hamilton all of Herrin Funeral services set for 10 30 am Saturday at the Moroni and Johnson Funeral home with Rev Harry Slattery officiating Burial will follow at East Lawn Memorial Gardens Friends may call at the funeral home until services time.
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Herrin Baby
Benjamin Hamilton
Bennie Hamilton
North Tenth Street
Herrin
Herrin Hospital
Clifford
Edward
Lewis
Ida Moore
Whit
Mamie Hamilton
Moroni and Johnson
Harry Slattery
East Lawn Memorial Gardens
Playground Adds Activities in Herrin Summer Program
Herrin announces baseball and ping pong additions to the summer playground program. Kenneth Rushing says youths aged 15 to 19 can report Tuesday at 9 a.m. to the lighted softball park for baseball. Ping pong tournaments begin next week across four playgrounds with city championship on Thursday.
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Herrin
Kenneth Rushing
Herrin Township Softball League, Inc
Rushing
Livestock Market Summary: Hogs Cattle and Calves
Salable hogs around 6000 active and uneven with prices 18.50 to 22.00 per cwt. Sows mostly 15.50 to 19.00. lighter hogs 18.50 to 21.00. Cattle and calves steady to firm with steers 29.00 to 33.25 and heifers around 27.00. cows 15.00 to 22.00. bulls 24.00 to 27.00. Estimated Saturday receipts: 500 hogs, 300 cattle, 100 sheep.
Missouri Boys Are Sentenced
Two Missouri boys aged 15 and 16 were sentenced by Randolph county Judge to the St. Charles reform school after a crime spree from Sikeston to Chester. They used the alias Jimmy Raines, admitted breaking into homes, stealing cash totaling $39.37 and jewelry, and fled hitchhiking before being captured June 16 near Coulterville by Deputy Sheriff Carl Adams.
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Missouri
Randolph County
St. Charles Reform School
Jimmies
Thurman Harbison
Sikeston
Chester
Carl Adams
Coulterville
William S. Meyer
Harbison
Jimmy Raines
William Brelje, Jr
Pension raise near Washington senators near final passage
A bill would add at least $5 monthly to all social security recipients. Senate approval moved the measure to a conference on differences between the two houses’ versions.
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Washington
Senate
Senate House
Defense Outlook At Mid Year Shows Modest Impact
American consumers found defense effort less disruptive than expected and industry able to supply more goods than desired. Labor disputes threaten consumer goods more than Korea, with living costs near a peak. The mid year view notes high employment, rising wages, rising pork prices, a strong wheat crop, and mixed price trends across food and clothing.
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Sam Dawson
Associated Press
New York
Korea
Industr
Morris Youth Again Takes Lame Honors
A 17 year old Morris Illinois boy receives honors in a local event reported by AP on June 27. The brief item notes the youth’s recurring achievement in a regional competition.
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Morris
Chicago
Ill
New 50 Foot Steel Flagpole Erected at Murphysboro Post Office
Murphysboro assistant postmaster Murl Keiser says a 50 foot steel flagpole was set up Tuesday on the post office lawn replacing the old wooden pole destroyed in a wind storm two years ago. No dedication is planned. The original 60 foot pole stood from 1912 to 1950 when it crashed onto a Woods Star Route bus after being blown from the building. No injuries occurred.
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Murphysboro
Murl Keiser
Woods Star Route
Gunmen Rob Du Quoin Kroger Store
Two armed teenagers robbed a Du Quoin Kroger company store at 7 30 a m taking more than 150 in cash. They entered as customers and forced the manager Dennis Barrett to empty the register while a second robber watched. They fled in a small light blue or green car driven by a third man. Police and state authorities are seeking the suspects.
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Kroger Company
du Quoin
Dennis Barrett
Barrett
Ora Metcalf
FBI HUNTING SUSPECT IN SHERIFFS SLAYING
The FBI ordered a nationwide hunt for William Merle Martin 42 sought as a suspect in the deputy sheriff Willard Carver slaying in Olathe Kansas. Martin is also wanted for allegedly transporting a stolen auto from Litchfield Illinois to Olathe.
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FBI
Washington
William Merle Martin
Olathe
Kaw
Martin
Litchfield
Ill
Willard Carver
Johnson City
Kan
Chicago Junior Market Lamb Show Grand Champion Named
Dale Nelson's 85 pound pure bred Southdown lamb won grand champion honors at the 13th annual Chicago Junior Market Lamb Show with 115 lambs entered. The champion sold at auction for $1.50 a pound.
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Chicago
Union Stock Yards
Dale Nelson
Sarge's Sandwich Shop Opens Saturday
A new eatery named Sarge's Sandwich Shop will open Saturday at 1321 Walnut Street. John A. Mathis is behind the venture and plans a local landmark for residents and visitors seeking quick meals.
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Waltnut Street
John A. Mathis
Sarge’s
Vickery Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel at SIU Air ROTC
Benjamin P. Vickery, commander of Air Force ROTC cadets at Southern Illinois University, has been promoted to lieutenant colonel effective June 1. A Maxwell AFB graduate and former World War II training officer, he serves as detachment air inspector and rifle team chief, with 9 years active duty and 1000 flight hours. He leads the summer AFROTC encampment at Scott AFB and is due back on campus July 25.
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Benjamin P. Vickery
Air Force
Southern Illinois University
Air Command and Staff School
Maxwell Air Force Base
Col. Vickery
SIU
Scott Air Force Base
Mathes Remains Veteran Marine Corps Top Sergeant in Town
Mathes completes 27 years of service as a top sergeant in the Marine Corps and is a familiar figure to Murphysboro residents. He previously ran eateries and hotels, including the Snack in a Sack in 1944-45 for the New Era dairy, after operating hotels and restaurants mainly in the East for the Murphy hotel system based in the main offices in town.
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Mathes
Marine Corps
Murphysboro
Walnut Street
New Era Dairy
Murphy Hotel
Chicago man opens sandwich and ice cream shop
In Chicago a man starts a new venture dispensing only sandwiches and ice cream with plans to expand. He will be assisted by his wife.
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Chicago
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Hurst Theater
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Gerona
Dale Evans
Pat Brady
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Repulic
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Carbondale
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Arthur Kennedy
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