Public officials blamed for unionism in Joliet police
The editorial accuses Joliet city leaders of failing to oppose police unionization, arguing it threatens peace and order. It urges Mayor Janke and the commissioners to act, critiques Chief Overber, and contrasts Joliet’s lack of postwar planning with St. Louis’ decisive bond approvals for public works.
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Police Department
Uniom
Janke
Nome
Joliet
Odemthal
McGuire
Whalen
Sehring
Overber
St. Louis
Joliet Boy Remembered From D Day War Account
The fragment notes a Joliet boy named William Hearn with the armed forces in France during World War II. It mentions his wounds at Normandy June 6 and says his father Osman Hewes aided recovery, with references to WEXR radio and various wartime actions.
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Jelet
France
Stern
Omsar
France Veterans Receive Combat Infantryman Badges
Soldiers from the South Infantry and Normandy veterans are shown receiving the Combat Infantryman Badge before Major General Manten S Baldy. The award signals increased pay and recognition for active combat service.
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Sth
Gosia
France
Tagintimg
North Asia
Sealy
Normandy
Manten
Baldy
Theft Reported at QR Hotel on Jefferson Street
The manager reported items missing from two guest rooms at the QR hotel on Jefferson Street.valued articles were taken from the rooms of two guests.
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Jefferson Street
Wounded Pvt Meyers Wounded in France July 25
Wounded Pvt Robert Meyers son of Mrs Mary Bart of 1 S Center street was wounded in action in France on July 25. His wife Josephine of 3529 S Ottawa street was ratified yesterday by the war. No details were provided.
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Robert Meyers
Mary Bart
Center Street
France
Josephine
Ottawa Street
Hickory Creek Declared Open Sewer Under State Law
Labor Record reports Hickory Creek is an open sewer under Illinois law, with Des Plaines exempted and Hickory Creek uniquely protected from pollution. Ralph Goldfuss says Fox River is cleaner, while Hickory Creek is unusable due to odor and filth affecting kids and recreation.
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Hickory Creek
Senater
R. J. Barrs
Cherry Hall
S P. Miller
Labor Record
Chicago
Illinois
Organized Labor
Ralph Goldfuss
Central Trades and Labor Council
Fox River
Democratic Picnic Planned by Wild County Central Committee
The annual Democratic picnic will be held September 3 at Rivals Park. John G. Uremoric, county chairman, announced the event with a full entertainment program and invites including U S Senator Scott W. Lucas Thomas J Courtney and Mrs Emily Tom Douglas. The Central Committee meets tomorrow at Joliet Township Highway garage at 8 p m to finalize plans.
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Wild County
Democratic Central Committee
John G. Uremoric
U. S
Scott W. Lucas
Thomas J. Courtney
Emily Tom Douglas
Central Committee
Joliet Township
Peoria OPA urges public to limit ration board contact
The Peoria office of the Office of Price Administration asks citizens to stop approaching board members outside official hours or in homes to seek ration approvals. Director stresses the board office is the proper channel for all ration-related business to protect members and maintain procedures.
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Peoria
OPA
Funeral services for Pvt Joseph J Panian
Private Joseph J Panian 24 son of Frank Panian of 2209 North Dearborn Street Lockport was stabbed to death after returning home. Funeral 9 oclock at St Marys Croatian Church with burial in St Josephs Cemetery.
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Joseph J. Panian
Frank Panian
N. Dearborn Street
Lockport
St .Mary's
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Man’s attempt to adopt puppy ends in bite injuries
Ambrose McGee of 504 Herkimer street visited Mrs. Bessie Hamilton at 1819 E. Washington street to pick a puppy. He was attacked by two grown dogs and suffered bites to his elbow, leg, hip and finger, leading him to reconsider wanting a puppy.
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Ambrose McGee
Herkimer Street
Bessie Hamilton
E. Washington Street
Home after 29 months visit for Marine’s 30 day leave
Corp Leroy Norberg 23 year old son of Mr and Mrs Runo Norberg of 529 Osage street is home on a 30 day leave after serving 29 months in the southwest Pacific. He enlisted Dec 27 1941 and trained at San Diego and saw action in the Pacific. He was an iron worker at the Elwood Ordnance plant before joining the Marines. Leroy’s brother Earl serves in the Army Air Corps. Friends say he looks grand after his war ordeals.
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Army Air Corps
Bates Faces Charges for Failing to Report Car Accident
Bates of 363 S Desplaines street is charged in police court with failing to report an accident after his car struck Willie Spivey’s vehicle yesterday morning. Police traced Bates's car before his arrest.
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Booker Bates
Willie Spivey
Bates
Short-change artists run from Joliet police court
Three men accused of bragging about easy money were arrested and brought before Joliet police court. They were fined and ordered to leave the city after the incident, warned against similar schemes.
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Joliet
May Be Thumbs Down on Police Union Demands
City officials weigh action on police union demands for a grievance committee. A 3 pm meeting may decide the outcome after noon conferences. Mayor Janke hints at independent action despite commissioners views. reports say he may direct the department to stay union free and tell Chief Overbey to ignore the grievance panel. Commissioners Sering Whalen and McGuire show support for a hearing process.
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Janke
Policemen’s Union
Sering
Whalen
McGuire
Beecher Man Killed by Fast Train
Henry Train, 75, lifelong Beecher resident, was fatally struck by a fast Chicago and Eastern Illinois train yesterday afternoon while crossing the railroad tracks in Beecher's business district. Spectators say he did not hear or see the approaching train. Coroner Kingston will conduct an inquest Saturday morning at Hack Funeral Home.
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Henry Train
Beecher
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
Kingston
Hack Funeral Home
Brother of Pvt Smithpeters Killed in Action in France
Wilburn Smithpeery of Lockport received notice that his brother Pvt Earl Smithpeters was killed while serving with invasion forces in France. Smithpeters, 22, had lived in Lockport and Evansville, Indiana, and trained at Camp Wheeler Georgia after enlisting in 1942. He is survived by his mother, two sisters, and two brothers. He never received a furlough in service.
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Fourth Street
Lockport
Marshal Earl Smithpeters
France
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Smithpeters
England
Indiana
Camp Wheeler
Evansville
Ind
Sadie Savage
Roy Turner
Frankfort
Paul Hichhorn
Washington Street
Corp. George
Fort Dix
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North Africa
Sicily
Wilburn
Margaret Gustley
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