Medical Trust Indictment Targets AMA and 21 Doctors
Londus Brannon Sr reports a federal grand jury indictment of the American Medical Association, the Medical Society of the District of Columbia, the Harris County Medical Society of Texas, and 21 doctors including five in Chicago. The panel accuses them of anti trust violations and contemplates further indictments if found guilty. Brannon urges professional conduct reforms to avoid future DOJ investigations.
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District of Columbia
United States
American Medical Association
North
South Pole
Department of Justice
Federal Grand Jury
Londus Brannon, Sr
Slovenian descent dominance in Joliet party slate
In Joliet on December 28, a Democratic delegation of four Slovenian descent and one Republican of the same background raise questions about minority representation. The Republicans appointed three Slovenian descent members, excluding other Slavic groups. The piece notes Polish Slovak and Croatian Americans contributing to the community.
Fair Play in Slavic Vote Debate Sparks Civic Tension
A historical letter questions bias in electoral support among Slovenian-Americans and other Slavic groups, asking why one branch shows more Republican favor. The author urges fair treatment across communities in political engagement and representation.
Taxpayers League Pushes County Spending Cut
In December 1932 Homer B Grumman led the Will County Taxpayers League urging a reduction in county expenditures. The group circulated a letter citing high county costs and calling for a terrific cut while warning taxpayers that rising taxes threaten private property.
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Joliet
Homer B. Grumman
Taxpayers League of
Will County
Board of Supervisors
Inconsistent stance on taxes cited in Will County debate
A letter accuses Mr Grumman of flip flopping on taxation. It alleges he aided James Harden and the Columbia Bonding company in pressing a settlement in the Jones case and sought approvals from taxing bodies. The author says Grumman shifted from defending taxpayers in 1932 to backing settlements in 1938.
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Grumman
James Harden
Columbia Bonding Company
Jones
Board of Supervisors
Gromman
Will County
Illinois Waterway expands with 730 horsepower towboat
Illinois Waterway activity grows as Peoria gravel firm wins contracts for a 730 horsepower modern steel towboat. Corn shipments continue from Peoria downriver for export via the Mississippi. Shipping men anticipate an active 1939 season. A Pennsylvania boy who was recently stabbed remains hospitalized with three stitches in his heart.
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Peoria
Illinois River
Mississippi River
Pennsylvania
Fewer Accidents Encouraging State Highway Safety Report
A state highways report compares 1937 and current year figures, showing 2 344 highway deaths from January 1 to December 1 in 1937 and 1 909 in the same period this year, an 18.6 percent drop. The data claim about three lives saved daily.
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Campaign For Highway Safety
State Division of Highways
Illinois
Geological Map Series Spurs Illinois Oil Field Growth
Illinois State Geological Survey annual report highlights a demand for research publications and coal maps showing depth and structure of seams. The data aids oil and gas operators in bedrock formation prospects and credits the Survey with driving downstate oil field development. A Chicago restaurant owner faced picketing over fairness claims, and a typical US family size is four members.
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State Geological Survey
Illinois
Downstate
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