Overboy Friend Endorses Masters As Herschbach Attacks Overbey
A Joliet letter criticizes Walter Herschbach for prosecutorial bias against former Chief Ernest Overbey in a court ruling related to his ousting. The writer urges support for Frank H. Masters Jr. for state's attorney, arguing Herschbach would undermine fair trials and Overbey’s leadership.
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Bar of Justice
Overbey
Herschbach
Walter Nesschbach
Walter O. Herschbach
Walter Herschbach
Masters Jr. Favored for Will County States Attorney
A Republican taxpayer urges selecting Frank H. Masters Jr. as Will County states attorney. The letter argues Masters is the best qualified candidate, benefiting from experience and integrity, and notes a hiring salary of eight thousand dollars plus expenses.
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Frank H. Masters Jr
Manhattan
Will County Bar Association
Will County
Mother urges voters to reject school tax hike
A letter from Jolie in March criticizes frequent school elections and taxes. She argues teachers are paid about $3,000 yearly and works five and a half hours daily nine months, urging taxpayers to vote NO and keep the tax rate at 75 rather than 90 next Saturday March 22.
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Downey Opposes Veterans Legislation Cited by Local Vet
A World War II veteran from Joliet criticizes Democratic state representative J Harold Downey for voting against measures aimed at providing veterans with special job considerations. The veteran urges fellow veterans to consider Downey’s voting record before the upcoming election.
Open letter from Grundy County ministers on Morris slot case
At a March 12 1952 meeting in Morris the Grundy County Ministerial Association approved an open letter to county citizens. It discusses two Morris township constables who seized two slot machines at Diamond Jack's tavern, the subsequent legal actions, and a $10,000 complaint filed against the officers. The letter asserts the constables acted within the law and urges public support for law enforcement and opposition to intimidation of officers.
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Morris
Grundy County
Methodist
Morris Township
Diamond Jack's Tavern
Coal City
William FE. Jones
Jack Bartlett
Diamond Jack’s Tavern
Sam Bretto
Fleming
Diamond Jack
Jack Nicoletti
Cromwell
Altho
Morris Herald
Samuel J. Bretto
Myron Bartlett
William E. Jones
Bretto
Jones
Fedo’s Scoring Feats Highlight Lockport Basketball
Lockport reports indicate Ray Fedo scored 493 points in 24 games, leading the area with 292 points in the South Suburban league and a 20.9 season average. He earned first string center on the all South Suburban team while contributing 41 percent of Lockport’s 1,189 season points.
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Lockport
Lockport High
Ray Fedo
Ray
Fedo
JTHS
Chicago
Voters Must Destroy Political Machines in Crete
A short editorial argues voters must dismantle political machines in Crete urging unity and careful selection of committeemen to prevent defections. The piece emphasizes organized structure and discipline to promote cohesive political action.
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Crete
Real Men Stand Against Political Machines
An author argues that political bosses use threats and violence to deter reformers and enforce machine control. The piece praises courageous individuals who fight for clean government and civic independence, urging unity to overthrow corrupt machines in the United States.
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Democratic
United States of America
Respected voters urged to back Frank H Masters Jr
A Joliet letter accuses Herschittel of cowardice and ties him to unclean GOP links. It praises Frank H Masters Jr as courageous and independent, claiming his rival failed to oppose political wrongdoing and lacked a stand against gangster influence.
Elderly Tax Payers Worry Over Rising Rates in Joliet
A worried taxpayer from Joliet appeals for time to discuss tax increases. She emphasizes that seniors without jobs face higher costs, fearing higher taxes will force many to sell homes and face greater rent. She urges voters to consider the burden on elderly residents.
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