Joliet Faces Influx of Mexican Workers and Racketeering
Immigration officials and Joliet police report a large number of Mexican workers, called wetbacks, entering the area to take steady wages in steel, autos, and other industries. Investigators describe a racketeering scheme where a local contact hides and earns fees from newcomers, with dozens housed in attics and rented rooms around Joliet and in unused boxcars near Patterson road.
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Joliet Area
Nunes
Rio Grande River
Old Mexico
United States
America
Border Control Immigration
Chicago
Joliet
Menico
Don Boe
Patterson Road
Keith Lovejoy
Immigration Service
Mexico
Inquest Next Monday Into Baldino Slaying
Coroner Willard G. Blood to conduct an inquest into the slaying of Anthony Baldino, 47, Chicago union official, Monday at 3 p.m. in Will County Courthouse Joliet. Baldino was shot in the head after assault, found in his 1952 car on Route 53, DuPage Township. Police hunted suspects. investigation linked to bank safety deposit boxes and Chicago police involvement.
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Willard G. Blood
Anthony Baldino
Chicago Union
Will County Court House
Belding
du- Tape
Balding
705
Chicago Truck Drivers’ Union
Cook
Will County
Possiie—Croes
Chicago
Wauconda
Ill
Baldino
Weather forecast for Joliet area shows light rain
The Joliet area will see light rain continuing today and tonight with temperatures fluctuating. Local stations advise motorists to drive with caution as damp roads persist. Highs around the mid sixties and lows near the fifties are expected.
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Joliet Area
Joliet Police Model Draws Statewide Interest
Springfield officials meet Joliet city and police leaders to learn how Joliet operates its smooth department. Mayor MacWherter and Police Chief Little will discuss the 40 hour week and union role with Joliet officials and Joe Fang. News has highlighted Joliet's young, hard hitting force statewide.
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Joliet
J. E. MacWherter
Ben Little
Springfield
Joliet City
Arthur O. Janke
Ed Franck
Department of Health and
Doertler unveils cross index filing plan for Will County
Sheriff Roy Doertler announced a cross-section index system to classify every case from defendants to crime type. The plan, to be in operation by January 1, will add cabinets and use five classifications with instant access for the prosecutor and agencies. Mary Low joins as secretary and clerk to manage typing and filing.
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Will County
Roy Doertler
Mary Low
Hickory Street
Doerfler
Low
Weather outlook shows mild changes with cloud cover
Forecast indicates temperatures from 28 to 34 degrees with tomorrow's conditions largely cloudy or partly cloudy and no temperature change expected.
March of Dimes Sets $52 500 Goal for Will County
Will County targets a $52 500 campaign in the upcoming March of Dimes drive led by county chairman Kent Bosworth. The drive, with initial committee headed by Joe Garvey and William Johns, will start Monday to prepare for January opening, aiming to raise 25 percent of the goal before a formal start.
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Will County
Kent Bosworth
Joe Garvey
WJOL
William Johns
Denton-Kennedy Company
Janary
Bosworth
Snowy Joliet roads spark widespread accident woes
Cinders and sand were scarce as snow drifts blanketed Joliet streets and bridges. State and city crews labored through nights and weekends, yet slick pavements caused jackknifed trailers and long traffic snarls east of the E J and FE rail yards.
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Spectator
George Vollmer
The
Vollmer
Joliet
Jackson Street
Cass Street
Altho
Thorefares
Masters names staff and plans reforms at new term
State's Attorney Frank H. Masters Jr. convened a staff meeting at the Hotel Louis Joliet Tuesday night to organize his office and assign duties. The session ran from 7 PM to midnight as he discussed policies and problems and outlined an efficient operating system. Masters will present 17 criminal matters before the January grand jury term, deferred by the outgoing official.
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Frank H. Masters Jr
Louis Jo- Het
Masters
John I. Pearce
Disorderly patron arrested after tavern dispute
A guest of the OK hotel was arrested last night after a bartender at the Consumer tavern on Jefferson Street signed a complaint. Fred Kempke was charged with using threatening language and refusing to leave the tavern.
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OK Hotel
Consumer Tavern
Jefferson Street
Fred Kempke
Boyden Ordered to Pay $102 Judgment in Hospital Case
Silver Cross hospital won a $102 judgment against John Boyden at Circuit Court Judge C. D. Henry's courtroom. The claim for $169 covered medical services from June 24 to July 6, 1949. Boyden's counterclaim of mistreatment was denied. discharge papers showed his release by his physician.
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Silver Cross Hospital
John Boyden
E. Jackson Street
C. D. Henry
Boyden
Henry
Thomas Vinson
Rainbow Council Plans Biggest Boy Scout Jamboree Ever
The Rainbow council announces the third National Jamboree at Irvine Ranch California next summer with 76 scouts and about 30 000 tents. July 17 to 23 official dates extend into a 26 day trip with preparations starting now. Scouts ages 12 plus second class explorers may attend. Unit leaders should select delegates by May 1 and reserve spots by January 2 with fundraising urged.
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Boy Scout of America Movement
Raibow Council
Irvine Ranch
California
Irving Ranch
Santa Ana
Joliet
Rainbow Council
Scout
Frank Geiger
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Foundaa
William FE. Fay
Will.county Court House
John F. Carey
Polio Foundation
the Spectator
the People’s Newspaper
William R. McCabe
Illinois
W. Cass Street
Sinois
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