Back Alley Reasoning on County Tax Proposals
The county court figure Mr. Cowing asks higher assessments to raise taxes, blaming a 50 million drop over ten years. He appoints two board of review members, Mike Breen and Mike Borane, linked to a sheriff and bartenders union, fueling fear of tax hikes and calls for a tax strike in 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowing
Will County
Jones
Board of Review
Joliet
Mr. Cowing
Mike Breen
Mike Borane
Borane
Organized Labor
Bartenders’ Union
Ford Ads Drive News Coverage Bias, Labor Record Claims
William R. McCabe argues newspapers protect big advertisers like Henry Ford by downplaying or ignoring National Labor Board findings on Ford’s Dallas plant. He asserts the Dallas investigation into union suppression was underreported, implying press self censorship to safeguard advertising revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. McCabe
Mr. Miller
Labor Record
Henry Ford
America
Cash Register
Business Office
Mr. Ford
Ford
National Labor Board
Dallas
Texas
Ford Company
Fats
Perry
Kansas City
Tear Gas Outbreak at First National Bank Causes Panic
The First National bank on Van Buren and Chicago street released tear gas from twenty five outlets when a button or lever triggered a countermeasure system. Fifty employees and over twenty customers fled in tears and coughing as police with gas masks secured the scene. A short circuit or accidental act is suspected and soda solution neutralized the gas within two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
van Buren
Chicago Street
F. W. Woodruff
Gajczak mob leaders convicted in burglary case
Emil Murda and Steve Jasurda found guilty after a 23 hour jury deliberation before Circuit Judge James v Bartley. Alex Kocielko pleads guilty to larceny and faces one to ten years. Indictments remain against Walter Gajczak and Herman Valentino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Murda
Steve Jasurda
James v. Bartley
Alex Kocielko
Gajczak
C. George Dimas
Murda
Jasurda
Bartley
Walter Gajczak
Herman Valentino
Ernest Overbey
Normantown
State Forum Next Week Announced by Illinois Conference
The Illinois Conference on Legislation will hold an all day forum on Saturday May 18 at the Universalist church auditorium. Mrs Grant Houston chairs the local committee. Topics include child welfare education election laws and civil service with a luncheon program on the city manager enabling act. Affiliated groups include the Women s club federation League of Women Voters BPW American Association of Social Workers Congress of Parents and Teachers and state nurses associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Conference On Legislation
Universalist Church
Grant Houston
Women’s Club Federation
Dollar Club arrests nine for minor traffic violations
Nine individuals were taken into custody by police for minor traffic violations. The group includes Walter Steffes of 602 Fourth Avenue, Glen Fletcher of 215 Sherman Street, H. K. Potter of Niles Center Illinois, Harry Wilson of 450 Cass Street, Fred Rostich of 400 Douglas Street, Dr. G. H. Sehring of 516 Morris Building, Clarence Morris of 11 East Washington Street, C. J. Graham of 511 Buell Avenue, and Max Freeman of West Pines hotel.
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Walter Steffes
Fourth Avenue
Glen Fletcher
Sherman Street
Niles Center
Ill
Harry Wilson
Cass Street
Fred Rostich
Douglas Street
G. H. Sehring
Morris
Clarence Morris
East Washington Street
C. J. Graham
Buell Avenue
Max Freeman
West Pines
Local Prowler Reported Near 109 Boulder Avenue
Carl McKee reported to the sheriff's office that a six foot tall stout man, wearing a light shirt or sweater, prowled about his home last night. Deputies searched the neighborhood but found no one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl McKee
Boulder Avenue
Sheriff’s’ Office
Isles
Mother's Day Observance Across Joliet and World
Mother's Day Sunday will take precedence on May 12 with church services and family gatherings in Joliet. Since 1907 the May observance honors living and deceased mothers, beginning in Philadelphia and spreading worldwide, with red flowers for living mothers and white for deceased ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Philadelphia
Joy Finds Home After Police Ride
A six year old girl named Life Joy Later was found wandering near Van Buren and Chicago streets. Police detectives Hof fman and Metzger rode her through area homes until Joy identified 408 Parks avenue as her residence, where Mr and Mrs Tule P Sater welcomed her back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy
van Buren
Chicago
Clare Massey
Buell Avenue
Police
Alfred Hoffman
Paul Metzger
Parks Avenue
Parks
Mama
Joliet Flyers Earn Private Pilot and Related Licenses
Dr H J Adelmann the flying physician was among four Joliet aviators tested by Civil Aeronautics Authority at Joliet Municipal airport today. He passed the flight test for a private pilot license. Arthur V Clement received a re rating. Ivan Walters and Manley Mitchel also tested with Walters taking the flight exam and Mitchel to receive his airplane mechanic license on success. Three other CAA student flyers from other cities were examined at Joliet airport.
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H. J. Adelmann
Joliet
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Dr. Adelmann
Joliet Municipal
Arthur V. Clement
Ivan Walters
Manley Mitchel
Walters
Mitchell
CAA
Lambert Estate Inheritance Tax Action Notice
The State of California will pursue collection of inheritance taxes in the estate of the late Anna Lambert Thompson. Executors and attorneys have received notice of the action. The will was probated in Cook County with residence claimed in Illinois where Mrs. Thompson long maintained her voting residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Anna Lambert Thompson
Cook County
Ilinois
Church Women Luncheon to Feature Dr. Ralph Wakefield
The Council of Church Women will hold its annual May luncheon on Tuesday May 14 at the Ottawa Street M E church. Dr. Ralph Wakefield president of the Chicago Council of Federated Churches will serve as principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Church Women
Ottawa Street M. E
Ralph Wakefield
Chicago Council of Federated Churches
Bitten by Dog in Lincoln Street Incident
Beatrice Staley, daughter of Mr and Mrs Vernon Staley of 203 Hebbard Street, was bitten by a dog. The event occurred as Brice Sivenua was also involved, with details of injuries and location noted but unclear in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Staley
Vernon Staley
Hebbard ‘Street
Brice
School Board Discerns Urgent Repairs During Inspection
Members of the city school board and Superintendent Dr G N Hufford toured campuses to assess building and grounds conditions. Findings point to repairs likely to be done during the summer vacation and recommendations will be presented at an upcoming board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City School Board
G N. Hufford
Weather Fun Weekend Forecast Sparks Outdoor Plans
The forecast suggests great outdoors with mild temperatures and sunny skies for weekend activities. Locals anticipate picnics and golf outings as plans lean toward favorable weather conditions.
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State Forum
Dollar Club
Adelmann
Church Council
May
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