Governor Green seeks larger state police force amid Springfield politics
William R. McCabe reports in the Illinois debate over a proposed increase in the highway police from 350 to 1000 as part of a plan to trade state jobs for city police and fire forces. Critics warn the move serves political expediency during a national emergency and could bypass legal constraints, while others urge caution and experience.
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Springfield
Green
Downstate
Chicago Tribune
Tribune
Union
Olson
California
Illinois
Ilino
Chicago
Barr
Hig
Fisher sues Handlon duo for 5000 damages
A circuit court complaint lists Frank Fisher of 405 North Eastern Avenue suing William H. Handlon and Charlotte A. Handlon of 9 Wheeler Avenue for 5000 damages and injuries.
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Frank Fisher
Will'am “H. Handlon
Charlotte A. Handlon
Wheeler
Ave
Hitler's war nerve seen in old German leaders notes
The piece cites Field Marshal von Hindenburg’s memoirs as warning against denying the United States’ capacity to wage total war. It notes how German leaders once miscalculated America’s resolve and war industry, and warns Hitler may follow the same path if he endures his current conflict.
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New York Times
Hitler
United States
Germany
Marshal von Hindenburg
Europe
von Hindenburg
Bank On Wheels Now In Service Joliet Currency Exchange rolls out armored check cashing
The Joliet Currency Exchange at 21 Jefferson Street operated by Paul and Clarence Lipman launches an armored mobile bank service. An armored truck with bullet proof body and glass will visit area factories on paydays to cash checks with six windows and an armed guard inside. The HQ offers money orders and Defense stamps as part of broader services.
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Joliet
Currency Exchange
Willard Blood Returns to Coronial Post
Willard Blood resumes duties as chief deputy coroner eight months after leaving to join the army. He served at Camp Forrest Tennessee with the Ambulance Battalion headquarters and is affiliated with Western Funeral Home.
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Willard Blood
Army
E.a.kingston
Camp Forrest
Tenn
Blood
Western Funeral Home
County Treasurer Announces Early Distribution of Employee Checks
James C. Bell, county treasurer, announced that the monthly payroll checks for all county employees will be distributed on Saturday instead of January, providing them with extra funds for the holidays.
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James C. Bell
Will County to Organize Civilian Defense Network
Tomorrow will launch a county wide civilian defense program led by Richard W. Jones as defense coordinator for the Will County Area Council of Defense. A 7:30 p.m. meeting of mayors and village presidents in Joliet will form the governing committee and council director to supervise the county setup.
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Richard W. Jones
Will County
Defense Executive
Defense Council
Harwood Post
American Legion
Will County Council of Defense
Legion
Glen L. Cowing
John R
Annual party for American Steel and Wire employees
Employes of the American Steel and Wire company and their families will hold the annual get together and feather party tonight at the Moose hall on North Chicago street. Music will be by a local orchestra. A buffet luncheon and novel entertainments are planned. In charge are Henry Anderson M. W. Hohenstein Frank Leyman Paul Roberts and Charles Fellrath.
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American Steel & Wire Company
Moose Hall
Chicago Street
Henry Anderson
M. W. Hohenstein
Frank Leyman
Paul Roberts
Charles Fellrath
Post Office Announces Saturday Afternoon Extension
J Walter Lowrey postmaster says an extra 50 to 60 postal workers will handle Christmas rush. The post office will stay open until 5 30 Saturday afternoon contrary to the regular schedule.
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J. Walter Lowrey
Five Hurt in Two Auto Accidents Near Joliet and Wilmington
Five persons were injured in two crashes last night and today. In the Joliet area four people were hurt when two cars collided on Route 30 west of Joliet near Wa Grove. Injured include J Koduba Mathew Hrebec Adam Munday and Frank Gregorich. In Wilmington Walter Maleski was struck by Josephine Dostal who ran a stop sign. Richard O'Brien suffered minor injuries after driving into a ditch on Route 66A while avoiding a large truck.
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Joliet
Wa Grove
J Koduba
Chase Ave
Mathew .Hrebec
Bluff St
Adam Munday
75Th Street
Argo
Frank Gregorich
St. Joseph's Hospital
Kociuba
Wilmington
Walter Maleski
Eastern Avenue
Josephine Dostal
Downers Grove
Maleski
Richard O’brien
St. Joseph’s Hospital
O’brien
Convict Dies After Grid Game At Stateville Prison
James Trelford a 35 year old Cook county convict died at Stateville prison hospital after collapsing in the yard following a game of touch football with fellow inmates. He had been jailed since 1935 on robbery charges and was serving four terms to run concurrently. Warden Stubblefield suggested heart attack from overexertion. coroner Dr. Kingston planned a post mortem to determine the cause.
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James Trelford
Cook County
Stateville
Trelford
Dinin
Edward M. Stubblefield
E. A. Kingston
Captain C. L. Jordon to report for active duty
Capt. C. L. Jordon will formally report his call into active duty in the Marine Corps to the high school board tomorrow night. Although discussed at an extra meeting, no action was taken. Jordon, a reserve officer, has long served as Joliet Township High School superintendent.
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C. L. Jordon
Marine Corps
Capt. Jordan
Joliet Township
Memorial Services For Judge Hooper Held In Watseka
Memorial services for Circuit Judge Frank L. Hooper who died recently will be held Saturday afternoon in Watseka. John P. Haley president of the bar association announced the plans. Many Will County lawyers will attend. Judge Hooper served for years as circuit judge and presided over Joliet courts.
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Frank L.sneies
Watseka
John P. Haley
The
Bar Association
Will County
Hooper
Joliet
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American Unity
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