National Crime Prevention Institute Aims at Coordination
The article discusses the formation of the National Crime Prevention Institute under Sheldon Glueck at Harvard Law School to coordinate city state and national crime prevention efforts. It argues focus on public schools as the first approach to preventing crime and highlights resettlement, rural consolidation, and cost reduction as needed reorganizations. It notes influenza prevention advances by Wells and Brown using ultraviolet light and criticizes sensational movie depictions of drunken driving. The piece also covers federal river development impacts on wildlife resources and calls for hearings on conservation, with examples from Mississippi and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Crime Prevention Institute of Criminolopgy
Sheldon Gluck
Harvard Law School
Agenc
Glucel
Atention
Michigan
Convict Is Recaptured After Jail Break Near Thomson
James Robinson, a 24 year old man claiming to be an escaped convict from Louisiana, surrendered to Police man Harry Thompson but broke out Friday morning. He was recaptured near Ebner junction, brought to Savannah, and held as officers verify his authority with state penitentiary officials.
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Savanna
Louisiana State Penitentiary
Hegro
James Robinson
Robinson
Harry Thompson
Louismaan
Louisiana
Truninger
William Strubb
Thomson
Ebner
Junction Point
Savannah
Louis
Busy county treasurer officeReadies for tax cycle and sale
County Treasurer Frank L. Ross and assistants brace for the tax collection rush starting late August with installments due September on real estate taxes. After September 1, funds are distributed to taxing bodies, a delinquent list is prepared by mid September, and an application for judgment on unpaid real estate taxes is filed later in September. In October property tax sales occur, followed by forfeiture records, November distributions, and December final reports to the county board and state. Approximately 700 taxpayers, 160 plus taxing bodies, require 74x receipts yearly, with multiple triplicate copies and four annual tax halvings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Ross
Kent
County Board of Supervisors
Tarr
Highway Crew Jacks Up Frost Damaged Paving in Illinois
A State Highway Department crew works between Savanna and Mt Carroll to lift low spots on Route 80 caused by last winter frost. One team drills holes in concrete, another raises sections with a pressure mud pump and mixer. Water and dirt supply support trucks assist the operation.
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Savanna
Mt. Carroll
Weidman Dairy Tenth Among Illinois Herds In June
Ward Weideman, a Carroll County farmer, heads a list of Illinois top ten dairy producers for June, with his Weidman herd averaging 44.4 pounds of butterfat per cow. The Urbana dispatch notes Moultrie County leads state associations in May, while Stephenson County rose to second. The report lists the ten high producing herds and their owners, plus county association standings and state averages across 20,258 cows in 1,131 herds examined by dairy herd improvement associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Weideman
Carroll County
Ilinois
Urbana
County
Weidman
Urbana Dispatch
Moultrie County
Stephenson County
Moultrie
P. J. Sisler
Doug ‘Las
Ludie Raisly
Winnebago
Grass fire on Monday near Sinclair station calls Fire Truck 15
Mt Carroll volunteers tackled a grass blaze Monday afternoon north of the town near the Sinclair station. The fire spread to pasture on a hillside before a fire truck and residents in the area contained it with rakes, shovels, sacks, and water. Fire crews stood by as weather and terrain hampered quick suppression.
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Mt. Carroll
Atx
Tmp
Inet
Camestere
Pra
Police crew checks trucks on Route 52 near Mt Carroll
Highway police set up a weighing station west of Mt Carroll Monday afternoon and checked trucks for overloading. Officers stopped several vehicles and weighed each load to enforce capacity limits.
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Mt. Caroll
Visitors from 18 states flock to Mississippi Palisades Park
The park two miles north of Savanna drew more than D060 visitors in July from 18 states and two foreign countries England and Germany. The site features Indian Head rock formation Twin Sisters Upton's Cave and a CCC built network of trails and rustic structures across 482 acres.
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Mississippi Palisades State Park
Savanna
Arizona
California
North Dakota
South Dakota
Minnesota
Kansas
Arkansas
Wisconsin
Kentucky
Tennessee
Ohio
Indiana
Massachusetts
Florida
Iowa
England
Germany
Iinois
Mississippi River
Indian Head
Robert Upton
CCC
Department of Interior
Fish Released Into Waukarusha Creek At Carroll and Lanark
State game wardens and fish rescue crews released about 60 000 fish into Waukarusha Creek near Carroll on Friday morning. Earlier about 170 000 were released in the same stream near Lanark. The fish, mostly bullheads wrappies bass and pickerel, were secured from lakes and sloughs along the Mississippi which are drying up. They aim to replace those killed earlier when contents of a still raided near Lanark were dumped into the stream.
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State Gramme
Waukarusha Creek
Mt. Carroll
Wreek
Lanark
Mississippi
Thieves Hit Two Savanna Stores By Breaking Windows
Two Savanna business places were broken into last Thursday night. Propri etors reported losses totaling over 45 dollars in cash and about 50 dollars in merchandise at each site. Police investigated and found broken windows and rearranged cash drawers when officers checked the premises at dawn.
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Savanna
Lise Pauline
Cigne Wook
Aire
I .Acery
Remodeling Interior of Web Theatre in Was Started
Remodeling of the interior of the Web theatre in Was started last week and is progressing nicely. The theatre will operate as usual though a brief closure of 2 days may be needed. The old stage is being replaced by a smaller modern unit with new seating and a raised front to fit extra rows. New sound and projection gear will be installed along with a modern air conditioning and heating system. Lobby and interior will be redecorated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Geldquist
Goldquist
Local Tax, Roads, and County Notes Highlight June Reports
Tax assessor records show 3174 autos in Carroll County and 29 000 head of cattle with totals for other stock and valuations. County officials anticipate a busy fall as tax funds workload increases. Weidman dairy herd ranks high in associations. Savanna paving opens after state tests. two Savanna businesses report thefts totaling nearly 100 dollars. Grass fire threatens two farm homes. pension checks go to 20 percent of county residents. 37 more applications approved. County awards grading contract to Wisconsin firm for 20 781 12 financed from motor fuel tax funds. Park and memorial events underway with visitors from 18 states and two foreign counties. remor park service weighing establishment of port Laa park. Chadwick marks Sith anniversary and cheese day with free samples. a prisoner transfer looms as a Negro convict escapes from Louisiana penitentiary and is recaptured near Ebeer. Louisiana official to visit for prisoner disposition.
Local Couple Fails to Find Clerk Office in Amended Trip
A description recounts a Cedar Rapids couple seeking the office of the clerk in Cero Manes area who got directed to a south building and advised to erect markers for easier locating. The licensed Cedar Rapids couple was the first for the month. Excursion canceled due to low water for a planned event on April 11.
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Baga
Fav
Cotrety
Waller Watson
Mittin Beense
Watson
County approves old age assistance funds and limits
The county public welfare commission reports 172 approved old age assistance cases with 211 receiving state approval. Federal funds now match state funds, but checks will not double. each recipient will get based on merit and need. To stretch limited funds, maximums were set for certain living expenses, and September checks reflect federal aid adjustments.
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G. Reiff
County Public Welfare Commission
Treasury Department
State Assembly
Tis
Award Contract for Grading Ridge Road on Saturday
Campbell, early superintendent, announced EF. Hacker of Oscon Wis had awarded the contract for a seven mile stretch of Ridge Road from Savanna to the county line. The work will proceed with state aid funds and a time schedule. Gravel paving to follow grading. bids funded by township authorization.
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SC. Campbell
Krchwa
EF. Hacker
Orescon
Wis
Crea
Savanna
Free Eats Begin At Noon In Chadwick Cheese Day Parade
Chadwick Cheese Day opens with a noon parade led by Oscar Daehler president of the Chadwick Commercial Club. The executive committee includes Charles Harris Dr A A Brand and J L Spearman, veterans of past Cheese Day efforts, lauded for their role in making Chadwick a notable small town achievement. Citizens praise committee support and local merchants attract visitors from northwestern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
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Oscar Daehler
Chadwick
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Carroll County Gets No State Relief Funds
Carroll County is among three Illinois counties Ford and Kendall that did not receive state relief funds. The Illinois Emergency Relief Commission allocated two million dollars but local resources were deemed ample to meet needs. Officials anticipated August relief needs higher than earlier estimates, and federal funds plus a $200,000 unexpended balance were to be explored to support relief workers.
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Carroll County
Illinois
Illnois Emergency Relief Commission
Carroll
Ford
Kendall
E. E. Ferdhee
Metate
Ion
Romantal
Desiite Tem Tenas
Re Said
Fund
Seed Seeding Advice For Fall Planting To Ensure Moisture Use
Roske advises farmers to seed Le Gumes this fall or spring with clover, sweet clover, or alfalfa as soon as feasible. Prepare beds immediately to utilize available moisture, then seed promptly for best germination and a successful summer crop.
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Roske
Met
Ted Clovney
Vane
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Harvard
W. Wells
H. W. Brown
Congress
Special
Congressional Committee
Tional Wildlife Conservation
Glen E. Edgerton
U. S. Army Engineers
Mississippi Wildlife Refuge
United States
Bureau of Reclamation
Alonng
Savanna Police
Marshal Strubb
W. Weidman
County Association
National Park Service
Carroll and Lanark
Ione
Bert Jadienh
Wondhill
Miss . Swell
Steel Plattenberger
Carrall County
State Highway Department
Fair Haves
Othlow
Ridze Read
Ietr Gt
Palisades State Park
Remor National Park Service
Itport
Sanders
Mammoth
Ebeer
Ouple
Stezne
Ana Om Atiz
Cnact
Rourkieman
Lena
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