City Manager Comerford vows efficiency and action
George Comerford, appointed Monday by a 53 to 2 council vote, promises an aggressive, efficient city administration. He will review all departments including police and fire, streamline operations, enforce strict bidding on work over 500, and minimize new appointments until the new appropriation is set.
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George Comerford
Comerford
Chester B. Lewis
Jack Rohlf
William H. Wilson
James C. Bell
Paul Friedrich
Theolice
the Spectator
Comerford as City Manager Seeks Revenue, Upgrades
The Spectator notes Comerford plans to fix plant operations with department heads' oversight and pursue immediate city revenue sources. The council weighs capital improvements and financing options while residents and council members back a local manager over an outsider.
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Comerford
Payrollers swell GOP gathering at rainy picnic
The Republican picnic moved indoors at St. Joseph's park auditorium as rain drenched the event. Dudley J. Martin urged unity and turnout while praising Nixon and Lodge for continuing GOP traditions. State Rep. Warren L. Wood introduced the principal speaker as the event featured programs and a buffet barbecue.
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Victor N. Cardosi
Kankakee
12Th Judicial Circuit
St. Joseph’s Park
Dudley
Martin
Chicago
Nixon
Lodge
White House
Warren L. Wood
House
St. Joseph's Park Auditorium
Theodore St
Raynor Ave
Dudley S. Martin
Wood
Roy C. Doerfler
Stratton shuns pul as scandal breaks
Gov. William Stratton faces renewed scrutiny as top aide William Dash pleads guilty to tax and income reporting failures. Dash seeks no contest on three charges while Downey faces federal tax evasion actions. Democratic rival Otto Kerner cites a string of Stratton era scandals and questions if others are involved.
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Sen Eamanes
Stratton
U. S. District Court
Downey
Otto Kerner
Orville Hodge
Howell
Toll Road
Kane County
Brown
Gerber
Insurance’ Department
Sttratton
Kerner
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