McCabe on radio control and the New Deal debate
The piece argues newspapers skew coverage of FCC efforts to regulate broadcasting. It cites the majority report condemning government ownership while warning against power concentration in large groups. It notes NBC CBS dominance, network profits, and RCA connections shaping the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William BR. McCabe
Federal Communications Commission
Mr. Roosevelt
America
Nation Magazine
Federal Communicatio Commission On
United States
NBC
CBS
Red
Mutual
Commission
Radio Corporation of America
RCA
Ankle Fracture Fight Leads to $5000 Suit
Henry Gawenda of 522 Henderson avenue filed in circuit court for $5000 damages against John Karpel of 559 Liberty street and John Hancasky of 515 Francis street over a fight at St. Cyril's hall last April 29. Gawenda says the two men argued with an aged man and attacked him when he intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gawenda
Henderson Avenue
John Karpel
Liberty Street
John Hancasky
Francis Street
St. Cyril's Hall
Gawenda
Karpel
Hancnsky
Stone suppliers and politics swirl around county paving
The National Stone company of South Chicago sells stone for munitions plants in Elwood and Wilmington. Roy Herbert directs truck hires, while Charlie Schupp and David H. Lentz, with ties to Walsh Oil, control contracts and county paving. Stone and Webster gravel plans loom amid the these entanglements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Stone Company
Chicago
Elwood
Wilmington
David H. Lentz
Doughy
Charlie Schupp
Roy Herbert
Lentz
Stone & Webster
Schupp
Lennon
Walsh Company
Board of Supervisors
Walsh Oil Company
Herbert
Burglars Take $75 From Standard Laundry Office
Burglars entered the Standard laundry at 134 Jefferson street and stole $75 in cash from a steel cabinet. The rear door was found ajar by Patrolman Carl Krauss near midnight. Detectives Logan and Simmons noted the door hinges and screws were removed and found scattered checks and fingerprints at the scene. Officials believe the thief knew the layout of the laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Lagen
Jefferson Street
Carl Krauss
George Logan
Bernard Simmons
The Case of the Missing Cuspidors
Police records show several cuspidors disappeared from police headquarters over the past weeks. Chief Fernando objects to officers expectorating on the floor as six new cuspidors are purchased this morning.
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Fernando
Boston Store Strike Enters Third Week
Tomorrow marks the third week of Boston Store clerks strike as members of the Retail Clerks union continue picketing. No settlement action has occurred by either side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Retail Clerk’s Union
Sabotage rumors swirl around TNT plants and defense workers
Reports circulate of sabotage at munitions plants with claims of non supportive workers and recent dismissals for non citizenship. Tales mention FBI visits, possible 1500 soldiers, fires of suspicious origin, damaged buses, and an engineer linked to the America First Committee including Charles Lindbergh as a leading figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanderson & Porter
America First Committee
Charles Lindbergh
Escape in City Barn Fire Prompts Hero Award
A tar kettle explosion at the city barn on North Ottawa Street caused a blaze that sent flames 15 feet high and damaged the wooden structure. About 15 to 20 city workers escaped unharmed. Tony Lilek of the street department shut off the kerosene and air tanks, preventing a broader disaster. Commissioner Albert A Odenthal called it an accident and praised the quick actions of staff nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Barn
Ottawa Street
No. 1
Tony Lilek
Street Department
Water Department
Albert A. Odenthal
Mrs Kennedy Improves After Abdominal Operation
Mrs Raymond Kennedy, wife of Joliet physician and surgeon, is reported to be improved today after being in critical condition since a recent abdominal operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Kennedy
Joliet
Sullivan Reoffends After Release
William Sullivan, a police character, was jailed briefly after a disturbance in front of 705 Broadway. Police Magistrate William E. Meade fined him 200 dollars plus costs, to be worked off at headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sullivan
N. Broadway
William E. Meade
Sullivan
Prison Deputies Take Two Men to Begin Sentences
This morning in Will County two men were taken to the diagnostic depot to begin sentences of one to 10 years each. Frank Carco, 23, of Chicago, pleaded guilty to taking part in the December holdup of the Di Lorenzo Travel agency. Henry Morris, 28, colored, confessed to stealing chickens valued at $25 in eastern Will County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will County
Diagnostic Depot
Frank Carco
Chicago
DiLorenzo Travel’ Agency
Henry Morris
Wills County
CCC Opens Intermediate Enrollments for Camp
The CCC announces intermediate enrollment on Tuesday at 1 pm. The Sixth Corps Office will offer physicals and enrollments in the intermediate recruiting division. The Illinois Emergency Relief Commission will accept applications and conduct interviews for qualified boys at its office until Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freing
Sixth Corp
CCC
Illinois ‘Emergency Relief Commission Office
Fresh To Honor Junior College Grads June 3
The Joliet Junior College freshmen plan a banquet for more than 100 graduates Tuesday evening June 3 at 6 30 in the Central Presbyterian church dining room. Dr J W G Ward of Oak Park will speak. On June 1 graduates attend joint baccalaureate services with Joliet Township High in the auditorium at 8 p m. The annual college picnic is set for Potowatomie park St Charles Ill on June 2. Graduation exercises are Thursday evening June 5 at the high school gym.
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Joliet Junior College
Central Presbyterian Church
J. W. G. Ward
First Presbyteria Church
Oak Park
Joliet Township
Potowatomie Park
St. Charles, Ill
Vacation Church School to Open June Ninth
The Union Daily reports Central Pres byterian and Richards Street M E churches sponsor a vacation church school for the central east side. It opens Monday June ninth and runs through Friday June twentieth with staff from both churches. Boys and girls ages four to twelve may register with Arlene Boon at 308 Sherman Street or Mrs John Kerr at 609 Grant Avenue. A small enrollment fee will be charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Daily Vacation Church
Central East Side
Central Presbyterian
Richards Street M. E
Central Presbyterian Church
Arlene Boon
Richards Street
Sherman ‘Street
John *Kerr
Grant Avenue
Wallet loss at Laborer's Hall reported
Joe Wajchett of New Lenox reports losing a wallet at the Laborer's Hall containing $20 and cards. Lee x gonia is mentioned in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wajchett
New Lenox
Gonia Lee
DuPont Establishes Permanent HQ at Kankakee Ordnance Works
DuPont officials announced they will establish permanent headquarters at the Kankakee Ordnance Works south of Joliet to manage pre operational details for the TNT plant. Hiring of employees, many women, will begin in the future under DuPont supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DuPont Company
Joliet
Kankakee Ordnance Works
DuPont
700 Men May Take Boat Cruise
Will county business and sessional men will enjoy a Goodfellowship Cruise on Wednesday June 4 announced by C J Kellem Joliet Chamber of Commerce manager. About 700 men can be reserved for the stag trip aboard the S S North American with transport from Joliet to Navy Pier by Joliet City Lines. The cruise includes a steak dinner and costs 4 50 with contests offered by firms for tickets.
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Will County
C. J. Kellem
Joliet
S. S. North American
Yuletide Club
Clare Davidson
Loop
Navy Pier
Joliet City Lines
Suspected Upholstery Crew Incident Reported in Chicago
Fragmentary notes describe an incident involving a car and a police response near a parked vehicle on Chicago Avenue and Ton Street last night. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Fen
Mets
Chicago
Ton Street
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A. M
Pew
Watson
TNT
Kankakee
Elwood Ordnance Departments
FBI
Kennedy
Mr. Sullivan
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