Census Shows Big Rise in U S Households in 1940s
Census figures released show 51,552,000 households in the United States with an average of 3.33 persons per home, up from 34,948,666 homes and 3.67 persons in 1940. Separate data note 620 Americans die of cancer daily per American Cancer Society statistics.
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Census Bureau
American Cancer Society
Joliet's Own Rail Line Depends on Freight Traffic
The Elgin Joliet and Eastern railroad relies on freight as its income with a belt around Chicago. It owns 212 miles of main line and 767 miles of secondary track, built starting 1886. Headquartered offices are in Chicago with Joliet roles led by Paul H. Verd as general superintendent.
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Chicago Heights
Dyer
Porter
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Cavanaugh
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Whiting
Chicago, Lake Shore and Eastern Railway
Gary
McCook
Ilk
Chicago
Joliet
United States Steel Company
Paul H. Verd
Steward Shepley
Harold Niksch
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