Grand Jury to Probe Chicago Police Over Bribery
The Cook county grand jury plans a full scale investigation of bribery and corruption in the Chicago police department. Mayor Kennelly and Police Commissioner Pendergast are among probable witnesses, with testimony set to begin Monday.
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Cook County Grand Jury
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John C. Pendergast
Chicago Crime Commission
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Pendergast
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New York Court Backs Rainmaking Experiment
A New York state supreme court justice ruled that the city rainmaking experiment is more important than potential losses to an upstate resort hotel. Justice Ferdinand Pecora denied a temporary injunction sought by owners of the Nevele country club in Warwick New York.
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Nevele Country Club
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N. Y
Jet Crisis Near Lebanon Destroys Field and Pilot
A navy F-9F Panther crashed near Lebanon Illinois killing the pilot. The crash left a 20 foot crater over 40 acres near Route 43. Wreckage scattered as the plane, en route from the East to St Louis, plunged from about 200 to 300 feet amid a second explosion. The pilot's name was not released by the navy.
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Illinois
Here
Omer Reaberger
St. Louis
Navy
Peace Progress on wartime Japan peace policy in Commonwealth
London reports considerable progress among British Commonwealth experts toward a unified policy on a peace treaty with Japan. In New York city, Irving P. Krick, jury foreman, questioned Mayor Kennelly about subpoenas while Kennelly offered cooperation with crime investigations in Chicago. A dispute over the commission report followed, while the North Side nightlife faced scrutiny after two visiting businessmen were assaulted at the French Casino where a paded drink check was alleged. the casino’s liquor license was revoked and it closed.
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Japan
Irving P. Krick
Kennelly
New York
Chicago
Near North Side
Chicago Set For Three-day Democrat Rally
Three thousand Democratic chiefs from 48 states converge on Chicago for a Jefferson Jubilee honoring Jefferson’s 150th anniversary. President Truman will attend Sunday. events include a Monday finale with Truman speech and a pageant. Prominent figures like Gene Autry and Margaret O'Brien participate. balloons and coupons for $2 bills are planned.
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Truman
Scott Lucas
Mr. Truman
Chicago Stadium
Washington
Gene Autry
Margaret O'Brien
City hosts public luncheons and round tables for officials
The program includes several public round table talks on civil rights socialized medicine and deficit financing. Halls in three large hotels will be used. Pope Pius XII is named an honorary member of the city police force and given a gold badge. He is also made an honorary member of Chicago police Associations of Patrolmen Sergeants and Lieutenants.
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Pope Pius XII
Chicago
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