Communists and justice debates color post election views
A reader argues that Democratic fears of Communists in government are misplaced while criticizing state punishment methods and how officials, including Burke and judges, handle crime and executions. The letter contrasts Roosevelt era fears with new Washington appointments and calls for humane policy over harsh penalties.
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Roosevelt
Hillman
Browder
Washington
United States Steel
State Department
Stettinus
Adolph _ Berle
Dewey
Nelson Rockefeller
Rockefeller Family
Groton
Harvard
Boston
Joseph Grew
Judicial election in June points to real fight
June's contest for the Twelfth Judicial circuit will pit incumbent judges James V. Bartley and Roscoe South against challengers as vacancy from Judge Bratton's death remains unfilled. Kankakee lawyers push for a politically free ticket, warning of a larger statewide pattern and possible independent candidates.
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Real Fight
Twelfth Judicial Circuit
Will
Kankakee
Iroquois
James V. Bartley
Roscoe South
Circuit Court
Luther Bratton
Bratton
Iankakee
Kankakee County
Hill
DeSelm
Iroquois County
Hooper
Edwin L. Wilson
Joliet
Claude Saum
Watseka
W. R. Hunter
Green
Bartley
Wilson
Saum
Will County
Divorce Suit Seeks Temporary Injunction Against Husband
Elizabeth Worst filed for divorce from Raymond A Worst of Lockport after leaving him last month. Judge James V Bartley granted a temporary injunction shielding her from money withdrawals, home visits, and alleged harassment amid cruelty charges.
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James V. Bartley Grant
Raymond A. Worst
East 11Th Street
Lockport
Elizabeth
Worst
Chicago
Teachers’ Pension Fund
Joliet Eyes Postwar Redevelopment And Civic Vision
Joliet anticipates a postwar boom with two large store buildings outside the current mercantile district and a push for a master civic plan. Real estate uncertainties and an undisclosed buyer for the court house property spark debate among Realtors and officials while Joliet waits for a regional planning official and funding for a comprehensive survey.
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Bob Quin
Joliet
Joleit
Loop
Court House
Will County Board of Supervisors
Chicago
Independent effort may oppose Barr township slate
Rumors say an independent ticket could enter the Barr township campaign ahead of April elections. Republicans and Democrats discuss nominating a unified independent slate to challenge the Barr organization candidates led by George A. Carr and Schupp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Carr
Schupp
Joliet
Lockport
Green
Barr
Seabees in Auto Accident Near Rockdale
Two Navy Seabees from Rockdale were slightly injured when the driver of their auto steered into a ditch on Route 66 A near the gas plant and Stateville prison. Joe Kornish and Ed Mauser, both in service, were treated at St. Joseph's hospital and returned to their barracks. two unidentified girls were in the car.
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Navy
Rockdale
Stateville
Joe Kornish
Ed Mauser
Ford
Mauser
Memorial shell proposed for McAllister tribute at Joliet
At Joliet Township High school band room officials of the Central Trades and Labor council formed a nomination committee led by Ray Shea to create a permanent body for a lasting memorial to A. R. McAllister. Attendees backed a hugh shell memorial at a new stadium site and a new committee named the A. R. McAllister Memorial Association. Next meeting set for Wednesday. public urged to attend.
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Central Trades and Labor Council
Joliet Township
Ray Shea
Labor Council
A. R. McAllister
McAllister
Charles J. Kellem
Association of Commerce
Kellem
H. H. Brunings
Cherry Hill
A. R. McAllister Memorial Association
John T. Clyne to Celebrate 87th Birthday
Friends nationwide plan health meetings to honor John T. Clyne as he turns 87. He will spend the day at his room in the Hotel Louis Joliet receiving visitors and sharing memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Clyne
Mr. Clyne
Louis Joliet
Judge Denies Habeas Writ in Feall Case at Will County
Judge James V. Bartley of the Will County Circuit Court denied a petition for a writ of habeas corpus for Samuel H. Feall, convict at Stateville prison, on grounds of lack of jurisdiction. Feall is serving 10 years to life for armed robbery and 0 years for auto larceny, with prior prison time in Colorado and Indiana.
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House of Correction
Reformatory
Stateville
Burke
James V. Bartley
Will County
Samuel H. Feall
Stateville Prison
Colorado
Indi
Mystery theft ring and car fender trade probe expands
Police investigate a sprawling theft and part trades scheme as missing bicycle and car fender parts surface. Detectives arrest an 11 year old linked to the trade, while officials trace accomplices and hidden vehicles through neighborhoods including Collins Street and Som t Street, with involvement alleged across multiple families and local churches.
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Robert Carc‘a
Collins Street
Arthur
Bernard Kearms
Francis Street
Brenta
Megia
Sime
Gare
Kesrns Bors
Mamed
Ily Dence
Iran
Mizoska Woman Dies at St Joseni’s Hospital
Mary Bae Van Cte, TS M’nooka, died after illness at St Joseni’s Hospital. She is survived by three sons Joe, Ben, Milton, and daughters Mrs David Mnasa and Mrs Wilfar Hun’e-Purcan. Remains will be at St Mary’s church Friday at 10 o’clock for funeral service. Burial at St Mary’s.
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Mary Bae van Cte
Nooka
Westetax
St Joseni's Hospital
David M N. “Asa
WilFar
Hun
Purcan
Joe E
Ben
Milton
Stuer
St Mary's Church
Ss Mary's
Movie for Carriers BPeerem Plame Special Feature
A feature film highlights careers and notable figures, focusing on BPeerem Plame and the role of Cwid ron in the project. The piece outlines the film’s concept as a two part presentation with a mix of documentary and dramatized segments.
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William R
Independent State
Barr Township
Seabees
Nis
Scott
Armdrsen
Andersom
Perearies
N_ Brosaira
Leslie J_ Greer
Ciiitom
Joliet Stret
Wes Corm
Neom
Anne Craeg
Joe
Police
Rev. Brooks
Detroit
Portiac Street
Deroat
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