Grand jury reports and the Chicago debate on their powers
William R. McCabe argues that grand juries are an arm of the judiciary and civil government and should be allowed to present reports on facts brought to their attention. He contrasts judges Bartley and Hill who limited or rejected such reports, asserting the grand jury’s role in general investigations and anti crime efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartley
Chicago
F. A. Hill
Cook County
Circuit Court
Hill
America
Grand Jury
Joliet to Resetup Daylight Saving Time Monday
Joliet will switch clocks forward one hour at 2 a.m. Monday resuming daylight saving time after a three and a half month break. Residents will lose an hour of sleep but gain it back later when the war ends, following President Roosevelt's request to adopt daylight saving on Feb 9.
Democrats To Meet Tomorrow In Will County
Will county Democrats plan a meeting tomorrow night at Joliet township garage to discuss candidates and party policies for the forthcoming primary. The gathering invites all Democrats and citizens. no slate is expected, and a move to replace county chairman Bernard Fay may be proposed. Tomas F. Donovan Jr. seeks state representative, Vincent Gorey also runs, while Joseph Sam Perry may reconsider. Henry Koerner is aiming for sheriff with other contests anticipated in November.
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Will
Joliet
Bernard Fay
Harmony
Tomas F. Donovan Jr
Vincent Gorey
Joseph Sam Perry
Glen Ellyn
Henry Koerner
Pearl Harbor veteran LaVerne Reimer returns on furlough
LaVerne Reimer, son of Mrs. Florence Reimer, visits Joliet on a 14 day navy furlough from Honolulu where he served as a drummer in the band aboard a flagship. He recalls the Pearl Harbor attack and the shift to tougher duties in the Pacific theatre. Reimer, born in Joliet, studied at Central School and Joliet Township High, where his sister Lois now attends. He arrived Monday and must report back by Saturday February 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
LaVerne Reimer
Florence Reimer
N. Joliet Street
Pearl Harbor
LaVerne
Navy
Washington
Navy Music School
Honolulu
Liberty
United States
Joliet
J. L. Beckers
Oakland Avenue
Central School
Joliet Township
Lois
Boy Struck By Auto In Broad Street Incident
Six year old Rudolph Mihelich was struck by a car driven by Stanley Ku kulski after another vehicle caused a skid. The car veered 60 feet over the curb onto N Broadway. He was taken to St Joseph's hospital by Louis Terlip for observation and is not seriously hurt.
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Rudolph Mihelich
Broadway Street
Stanley Kukulski
Center Street
Kukulski
Michelich
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Louis “Terlip
Broadway ‘Street
Golden Gloves Show Opens Monday Night
The Spectator hosts its eleventh annual Golden Gloves tournament beginning Monday at the Catholic High gym. Preliminary bouts run two nights with finals on Tuesday Feb 17. Nearly 100 entries from Joliet Morris Aurora St Charles Elgin and Kankakee fuel a strong field led by Johnny Fairchild Paddy Millen and Ted Coy with regional managers and local champions guiding two dozen fighters. Virgil McKiness Owen Nelson and Francis Smith headline a multi-town roster.
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Catholic High Gymnasium
Joliet
Morris
Aurora
St. Charles
Elgin
Kankakee
Johnny Fairchild
Paddy Millen
Johnny Hendren
Gene Hare
Verle Davis
Chicago
Ted Coy
Owen Nelson
Francis Smith
Leon Hall
Chicago Tribune
Virgil McKiness
Fox River Valley
Three Joliet Women File Divorce Suits in Circuit Court
Kathryn Flatt seeks dissolution from Burdette Flatt citing cruelty. Roberta Carter sues Joseph Carter also alleging cruelty and requests custody of children. Louise Larson accuses Joseph Larson of cruelty and asks for child custody. All marriages dated 1929 and filed in Joliet area courts.
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Kathryn Flatt
Burdette Flatt
Roberta Carter
Joseph Carter
Louise Larson
Joseph
Joliet
Federal Housing Law Is Explained at Chicago Meeting
Illinois Securities office sponsored a session at the Louis Joliet hotel with heads of all Federal Housing Administration Chicago offices. About 75 contractors, material men, real estate agents, and architects attended as experts answered title 6 inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Securities Office
Louis Joliet Hotel
Federal Housing Administration
Chicago
Air Raid Drills Begin in Joliet Public Schools
Air raid drills started in Joliet Public schools under local defense board rules. Students moved to assigned positions away from windows or under desks during the raid alarm. Assistant Fire Chief A A Odenthal will review each school’s procedure to determine the best safety system.
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Joliet
Local Defense Board
A.A. Odenthal
Soldier A W O L Hughart Returns to Base
Soldier A W O L Charles R Hughart 26 of Chanute Field at Rantoul Indiana came to Joliet police station last night surrendering himself. Morand had come to Joliet to visit friends due to homesickness. Hughart was booked and locked. Major Webster of the 35th Technical School squad notified. Transport back to Chanute Field being arranged.
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Charles R. Hughart
Chanute Field
Rantoul
Morand
Joliet
Hughart
Major Webster
35Th Technical School
Confession Claim Ties Three to Will County Robbery
Sheriff O Neill asked Cook County to identify a robbery alleged in Will county by a woman and two men. They are under arrest in Chicago and reportedly admitted holding up a tavern and restaurant in Will county. Will county authorities could not verify the confession.
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O'Neill
Cook County
Will County
Chicago
Hendricksen Announces Sheriff Candidacy in April Primary
Roy H. Hendricksen of R. H. Hendricksen and Son announced his Republican bid for sheriff in the April primaries. His entry is seen as altering Will County GOP plans led by George A. Barr and Senator R. J. Barr, with potential races for treasurer against Ivan Rhodes. Hendricksen, a county supervisor and business leader, vows a businesslike administration and loyal appointees, filing opens Saturday with many Republican hopefuls expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy H. Hendricksen
R. H. Hendricksen and Son
Hendricksen
George A. Barr
R. J. Barr
Will
Ivan Rhodes
Barrs
Rhodes
Hendrickson
Board of Supervisors
Secretary of State
Tire Rationing Board Reports Monthly Joliet Duty Change
The tire rationing board will not meet tomorrow. The Joliet area board remains on duty Monday at ten o clock, joining others at the Chicago OPA office for a monthly report.
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Tire Rationing Board
Chicago
OPA
Joliet
WPA workers begin track removal citywide
Men available for WPA labor start tearing up streetcar tracks around the city. Workers proceed from West Park Avenue and McDonough Street, moving first in the planned sequence.
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Park Avenue
McDonough
Man Burns To Death In Auto Collision Near Chenoa
Bernard E. Myer 21 of Chenoa was killed when his car hit a Decatur Cartage truck on U S 66 three miles north of state route 113. The auto burned hours after the crash as Myer, returning to Chicago from visiting family, died at the scene. An inquest will be held Monday or Tuesday.
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Bernard E. Myer
Chenoa
Decatur Cartage Company
U. S. 66
Braidwood
Myers
Fred Bray
Dwight, Ill
Myer
Pullman Aircraft Company
Chicago
Harry L. Myer
Kenneth
Puerto Rico
E. A. Kingston
Charles E. Wilson Former Joliet Banker Dies in Memphis
Charles E. Wilson, longtime Will County National Bank president and Joliet civic figure, died at his daughter's home in Memphis at 85 after a life in banking and business. His bank folded in the 1930s crash, creditors received over eighty percent. Funeral set for Saturday at Harris Funeral Home. He served Silver Cross hospital, Richard Street Methodist Church, and was a high ranking Mason. Survived by his daughter.
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Charles E. Wilson
Will County National Bank
Joliet
Frederick J. Pritchard
Memphis
Tenn
Eastern Avenue
Washington Streets
Harris Funeral Home
Silver Cross Hospital
Richard Street Methodist Church
Registration Facts For Draft Aged Men Feb 16
Details announce general registration for men 20 to 45 on February 16 with munitions workers registering February 14 and 15 at draft headquarters. Louis F. Bottino says teachers will staff registrant rooms and coordinate with authorities. Joliet locations include A O Marshall Culbertson and McKinley Park schools with other sites in Wilmington Steger Crete Lockport Plainfield. Schools remain open through February.
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Louis F. Bottino
Joliet
A. O
Marshall
Culbertson
McKinley “Park
Wilmington
Steger
Crete
Lockport
Plainfield
Americanism Week Planned Across the United States
The United States will celebrate Americanism Week from February 12 through February 22. Jewett E. Ricker has been chosen as the chairman of the committee to organize school and community events.
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United States
Jewett E. Ricker
Commit
Refore
Shannon Differer
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William R. McCabe
Golden Gloves
Sheriff's Post
Charles Wilson
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