Editorial questions gambit by Green and Barrett in Illinois
The piece denounces Gov. Green and Attorney General Barrett for appointing “investigators” with past graft links to appear to probe corruption. It highlights Bovick and Howe under scrutiny, notes bar associations and public distrust, and urges Sangamon and Peoria counties to resist deception and pursue indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Gov. Green
Barrett
Attorney General
Mr. Barrett
Ilinois
James A. Howe
Oliver H. Bovick
Bovick
Sangamon County
Chicago Bar Association
Green
Illinois
Chicago Daily News
Spectator
Howe
Peoria
Chicago
Oak Park
Cook County
Post-Dispatch
Adlai E. Stevenson
Sangamon
Green-Barrett
Balderdash and gambling scandal hit Peoria and Will counties
The series accuses Peoria and Will county officials of tolerating wide open gambling as indictments loom for Sheriff Kirincich and State's Attorney Burke. It cites murder in Peoria, casino operatives, and calls for grand jury probes led by civic groups and newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria County
Peoria
Shelton
Association of Commerce
Ministerial Association
Bernie Shelton
Wills County
James E. Burke
Shorty Kirincich
Burke
Lockport
Syndi
Cate
Harold Raue
Herald-News
Will County
Ervin Boe
Joliet
Boe
Meade
Janke
Joliet and Will
Bartley
Elmer Stephen
Board of Supervisors
Stephen
Circuit Court
Kirincich
Johnny Lux
Bar Association
Springfield
WAC Interview Set For Joliet Recruiting Station
Technical Sergeant A Rybar of the Women's Army Corps will interview tomorrow at the army recruiting station 32 E Jefferson St Joliet to assess prospective WAC enlistments. About 12 applicants have already registered locally and others may apply. Eligibility requires ages 18 to 34 and a high school diploma.
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A. Rybar
Women’s Army Corps
Joliet
Army
E. Jefferson Street
WAC
Yuna
Autumn Equinox Marks End of Summer Across the Town
The article reflects on autumn arriving with natural signs from sumac and hickory to migrating birds. It notes the exact equinox time of 10:22 last night and describes wildlife preparing for hibernation as summer fades into autumn.
Rabies Education Plan Set At Will County Meeting
The Will County rabies control committee will meet Tuesday evening in the office of Dr. Gregory M. Carey city health officer. They will complete plans for the proposed rabies education program.
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Will County
Gregory M. Carey
Will County Taxes Rise Driven by School Funding Demands
Will county taxes rise by 806393 this year with nearly 90 percent tied to school funding. The total levy climbs 17.7 percent, higher than the 14.7 percent county average, with most increases from elementary and high school educational funds and bond-related costs.
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Will County
Department of Revenue
Paul C. Rosemquist
Health Department
T. B. Sanitarium
Joliet
Wilt County
Joliet Park District
Mrs Lola Mahoney Files Divorce Petition
Mrs Lola Mahoney of 1102 Oakland avenue filed for divorce from husband Donald yesterday in circuit court. Married January 20 1946 and has one child she seeks custody and support.
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Donald
Lola Mahoney
Oakland Avenue
Robert Thomas to head 1948 Joliet Chest drive
Joliet attorney Robert W Thom as named chair of the 1948 Will County Community Chest campaign set for October 14 to 25. USO will be a beneficiary due to war and draft era needs. Richard W Jones repeats as campaign head as volunteers recruit to fund local agencies and services.
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Joliet
Robert W. Thomas
Community Chest
Willard B. Curtis
Joliet-Will County
United Service Organization
Thomas
Will County
Will County Community Chest
USO
Richard W. Jones
County Chest
Pasold Marks 350th Anniversary at PSC Station
Adam F. Pasold of Morar Street, an operator at Public Service Company of Northern Illinois generating station, celebrates his 350th anniversary with the utility. Pasold has spent his entire career in various roles and assumed his current assignment in 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam F. Pasold
Morar Street
Public Service Commany of Northern Illinois
Pasold
Fathers seek $10000 each in suit over motorcycle crash
Bert A. Mattson and his son Roger W. Mattson filed a complaint against John Voight alleging the 17 year old was riding with Voight on June 16 when the collision caused serious injuries. Each seeks $10000 for medical and hardship expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert A. Mattson
Roger W. Mattson
John Voight
Mattson
Joliot Steel Company Incorporation Filed
Secretary of State Edward J. Barrett issued certificates of incorporation today to the Joliat Steel company at 5 E. Van Buren street for 2000 shares of common stock at 25 dollars per share. Directors named are Charles J. McKeown Paul O. McKeown and Claire A. McDonough. The firm trades in iron steel and other metals. Savage Holbrook and McKeown represented the incorporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Barrett
Joliet Steel Company
E. van Buren Street
Charles J. McKeown
Paul O. McKeown
Claire A. McDonough
Savage, Holbrook and McKeown
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Part
Robert Thomas
PSC
Adem F. Pasolda
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