Nehru to Visit Midwest Farms and Chicago Speech
Jawaharlal Nehru, prime minister of India, toured Kendall Kane and Will County farms after leaving Chicago this morning and had a noon luncheon at Albert Mighal's Yorkville farm. He hinted at more farm visits and planned to speak tonight at the University of Chicago.
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Joliet
Jawaharal Nehru
India
Nehru
Chicago
Kendall
Kane
Will County
Albert Mighal
Yorkville
America
Midwest
University of Chicago
Four men sentenced for sex crime sent to Stateville Prison
Four men were sentenced by Judge James V. Bartley for attacking a married woman on Zarley Road last August. Robert J. Hancasky 28 got 20 years, Francis Ventura 17, Michael Sinchak 24, and John Koutras 20 each got 15 years. They were taken by sheriff’s deputies to Stateville Prison for intake and diagnostic examinations before transfer to the main facility.
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James V. Bartley
Zarley Road
Ereriff
Stateville
North
Collins Street
Robert J. Hancasky
Francis Ventura
Michael Sinchak
John Koutras
Hancasky
Peotone service station burglarized on Route 54
Preston J. Matthews deputy sheriff reported the Walls Service station in Peotone was entered during the night. Stolen items included two tires a mixmaster a G C toaster cartons of cigarettes tire chains a tire tube $2 cash and an electric clock. Investigation conducted by deputy Matthews.
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Preston J. Matthews
Peotone
Walls
G. C
Matthews
Boosters plan University of Illinois Sinfonietta concert
The Jo liet Township Boosters board met with Peter Labella to outline plans for the University of Illinois Sinfonietta concert to be held in Joliet's school auditorium on Wednesday evening, Nov 9. Overnight musicians will need lodging, publicity was arranged, and orchestra parents are urged to attend the next meeting on Wednesday, Nov 2 at 8 p m.
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Joliet Township
A. H. Swanson
Leander Fisher
E. R. Lockwood
Lillian Lovell
H. W. Carwright
R. O. Geuther
Hunters Trespass Ahead Of Season Opens
Carl Darnstadt reports to the sheriff that hunters have trespassed on his property on 159th Street in Homer Township before the season opened. The game warden was notified and will inspect the illegal hunters.
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Carl Darnstadt
159Th Street
Homer Township
Sheriff's
Jail the reckless driver says Pearce
State's Attorney John S. Pearce urged fines and 30 day jail terms for Paul Vawter and Edward Rodeghero who withdrew not guilty pleas and entered guilty pleas to reckless driving. Judge John Cowing reserved punishment and postponed the case to Friday November 4 after motions for probation and a review of the youths conduct since March.
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John S. Pearce
John Cowing
Paul Vawter
Edward Rodeghero
Pearce
Matthew Stefanich
Cowing
Mr. Stefanich
Lockport
Farm price supports spark debate in Senate and public
The piece argues Senator Lucas voices a dissent against high farm price supports seen as locking high costs and subsidies into the budget. It traces how wartime programs evolved, the rising costs from 1948 to 49, and the political pushback from nonfarm regions amid calls for a balanced, incentive driven reform. It notes Brannan’s efforts and the need for ongoing adjustment to avert surpluses and inefficiencies.
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The
Courier-Journal
Senator Lucas
Lucas
Senate
Harry S. Truman
Dewey
Midwest
Congress
Sugar Act Administration
Bankhead
Brannan
Notify relatives of man's illness in Chicago hospital
Peter McDermott, 72, of Braidwood, was reported on the point of death this morning in Cook county hospital by Bart Simm, chief clerk of the Chicago police. The sheriff's office was asked to notify friends and relatives of Braidwood. Special deputy George Boras was notified and a sister, Mrs. Mary Burns of Joliet, was notified and on her way to Chicago.
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Peter McDermott
Braidwood
Cook County Hospital
Bart Simm
Chicago
Damage Reported At Lombard School In Wheatland
Deputy Sheriff Harry Graver reports two windows broken and a flag pole bent at Lombard school between 4 p m Wednesday and 8 30 this morning. Miss Jane Brown discovered the damage when opening the school. No items appear stolen. investigation conducted by Deputy Graver.
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Harry Graver
Wheatland Township
Sheriff's Office
Lombard
Wheatland
Jane Brown
Graver
Pete McCarthy Nearing Release From Hospital
Pete McCarthy, leader of the Morning Star mission, has improved after a hospital stay at Silver Cross. He was on oxygen briefly but the tank was removed Tuesday as his condition continues to mend.
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Pete McCarthy
Morning Star
Silver Cross Hospital
Knife incident disrupts gym wrestling feature match
An overheated spectator at the Catholic High gym threw an open knife into the ring during the Gypsy Joe versus Angello Martinelli bout. Officials released the man after a severe reprimand.
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Catholic High Gym
Gypsy Joe
Angello Martinelli
Illinois Commerce Commission hearing on Rock Island
The Rock Island railroad suburban operations hearing was continued to November 29 at the commission offices in Chicago after being scheduled for yesterday.
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Illinois Commerce Commission
Rock Island Railroad
Commission
N. LaSalle Street
Chicago
Joliet Junior College Class of 1949 Goes on to Other Colleges
A Joliet Junior College report shows that 55.7 percent of the 183 June 1949 graduates enrolled in 35 senior colleges, while 39 percent of the September 1947 starter group continued to senior colleges. The study details dropouts, probation, and transfers from 1947 to 1949, with 66 students affected by poor scholarship or low averages.
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Joliet Junior College
E. W. Rowley
Susan Wood
Women’s director honored by YMCA in New York
Miss Zenel Moore, women and girls' director of the Joliet Y M C A, was certified as a senior secretary by the National Board of Certification in New York City. The credential requires 30 hours of courses plus two years of on the job experience. The Joliet Y M C A program for women and girls expanded from 508 to 810 members under her four years of leadership.
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Zenel Moore
Young Men’s Christian Association
National Board of Certification
New York City
Champe J. Stoakes
Miss Moore
Joliet
Association
Sheridan Restaurant Door Forced Open Found Empty
Police checked the Sheridan restaurant last night after the front door was found forced open. No evidence of theft or property loss was disclosed. The restaurant closed early on Wednesday afternoon for the rest of the day. The door was discovered open at 7 o clock.
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Sheridan
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