Governor Names University Prof to Lead Mines Department
Governor Dwight H. Green appoints Prof. Harold L. Walker of the University of Illinois department of mining and metallurgical engineering to direct the state department of mines and minerals, succeeding the previous head. Walker’s appointment signals a shift in state mineral policy and oversight.
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Dwight H. Green
Harold Ll. Walker
Department of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering
University of Whinois
State Department of Mines and Minerals
Walker
Suc
Barnes heirs donate state museum collection to Illinois
Robert M. Medill former judge Barnes long served on the state museum board until his death in July 1945 and was honorary curator at the Chicago Natural History Museum. The Barnes collection includes a scientific library, 1800 mounted birds, thousands of eggs and shells, minerals and mounted animals. In March 122 World War II veterans joined state offices, bringing total veteran staff to 4958, with 3829 new hires and 1629 on military leave.
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Robert M. Medill
The
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R. Magoon Barnes
Lacey
Springfield
Barnes
Dwight H. Green
Keegan Signs as Pitcher for New York Giants
Ralph Keegan the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Keegan of Fenton and a Erie high school graduate has signed as a pitcher for the New York Giants system. He will report to Reno Nevada for the Sunset league class C club upon graduation in June from the University of Santa Barbara where he majors in physical education. Keegan a right hander and former Santa Barbara college mound star ranked second in his class after a February tryout camp testing 53 players. During the war he served as chief specialist in charge of physical training at several naval bases.
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Ralph Keegan
Fenton
Erie High School
New York Giants
Reno
Nev
University of Santa Barbara
Keegan
Santa Barbara College
Giants
Santa Barbara
Ray Hanson to Speak at County Conference Basketball Banquet
Ray Hanson longtime Western State Teachers College athletics director will speak at the Carroll County Conference basketball banquet in Thomson on Wednesday April 30. A World War II Marine veteran and former coach, Hanson led Western teams to multiple conference titles and top finishes, earning recognition for basketball leadership.
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Ray Hanson
Western State Teachers College
Carroll County
Thomson
Springfield
Mass
U. S. Marine Corps
Marine Corps Reserve
Western
Rock
Originator of 10 Second Rule Highlighted in Records
The text lists a figure who originated the 10 second rule and served on the NBA Coaches Association rule committee. It notes a vice presidency run with the National Association for Inter collegiate Basketball at Ivana City tournament and mentions a four member ethics committee role with the National Football Association.
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National Basketball Coaches Association
National Association For
Ivana City
Alen
National Football Waelie Association
Sealed for Justice Government Purchase of Buildings Across LeClaire Dam
The District Engineer of the Rock Island District seeks bids for purchasing buildings near Dam No 14 at LeClaire Iowa and Pont areas along the Mississippi River. The action aims to secure property required for project work under federal flood control and river management initiatives.
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Msippi River
Tang Briel
Chintert
Et Pameniih Eaek Dam
LeClaire, Ta
Buildings and land parcels offered for lease and sale
The feature notes acreage above water under normal pool conditions offered for lease for general farm use and the buildings for sale mainly in dilapidated condition with salvable value. Bid forms and location charts available at the Thomson review office.
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Thomson
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