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PART I PAGE 2 CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1961 Issues in Police Reform Battle Still Oppose Wilspn's Plan DEATH THREAT ISSUE SNARLS BRAKELESS AUTO RAMS CROWD ON ISLAND; 11 HURT man would draw nine names, and reject three. The police superintendent would reject three more, and the remaining three would constitute asked for a voice vote on whether the legislation should be opposed. Everyone present voted "Aye." There were no dissenting votes heard. Peters, while admitting he had been in touch with Carey, laid he has no present plans to organize the police department. He added, however, that the local's executive board is in sympathy with WEGER TRIAL the board hearing the case.

(Picturm on back pagm) Los Angeles, Feb. 28. UP) The driver of a brakcless car swerved today to avoid a collision with a taxi and rolled ploy men of Chicago residents, since recruitment be nation-wide. This provision has met with strong opposition from Negro leaders. Among other major provisions of the proposed bills are that the police superintendent would be appointed by the mayor and could be removed by the mayor without city council approval.

The five man police board would continue as the department's policy making body. Members umiilri ho annnintpd bv the Ex-Prosecutor Heard jinto a streetcar safety zone, Policemen fear that this might jeopardize their right of appeal to the courts, and that hearings before a board of three police captains would be less impartial than a hearing before the Civil Service Discipline Task a Major Point Here are the chief issues between Police Supt. 0. W. Wilson and.

members of the police department in the dispute over proposed legislation affecting the department: IThe legislation would re- move departmental disciplinary procedures, including dismissals, from the Civil Service commission. Instead, policemen suspended for 30 days or less could appeal to a board of rights composed of three police captains. In the event of a suspension for more than 30 days, or a rec knocking down 11 women. None was critically hurt. The driver, Raymond Phillips, 42, of Long Beach, told police: I touched.

the brakes there were no brakes there. I pumped five or six times. Nothing happened. I swerved around the taxi. I didn't even see the women until I hit them." what he described as the 44 plight of the policemen, and that other local labor leaders hold similar views.

Some labor leaders suggested that the time might be ripe to unionize the department, in view of the fact, they said, that Robert Johnston, state director of labor, has offered support to such a project. Sullivan Not Interested Lt. John L. Sullivan, head of the Lieutenants' associa The 1 i 1 ation elimi- It; Deputy Denies It Continued from 1 first page learned of the airplane when "Chester told me about it." Hess also said that he had not threatened Weger, promised him anything, or suggested any answers to him at the time, Weger confessed. "On cross-examination, Mc-Namara questioned Dummett 2.

nates the requirement vnr Rhieet to council ar that candidates for the force proval and Chicago residency be residents of Chicago. Re- WQuld'not be required, siding here would be re-; Tne Civil Service commis-quired after employment. sion VVOuld retain its jurisdic-Policemen fear that this tion over original hiring of would jeopardize the em- policemen and promotions. Police Captains association leaders at dinner meeting in Congress hotel. Seated (left to right): Capt.

Maurice Begner, Capt. John Nelligan, and Capt. Thomas McLaughlin. Standing: Isadore Goldstein (left), association attorney, and Capt. James Hackett.

tiublne rhotoi about his automobile trip! from Chicago to Ottawa with Armstrong and Weger. Armstrong had said that the ommendation for dismissal, I appeal would be directly to the five-man police board appointed by the mayor. This board of rights would be selected by placing names of all police captains in a container. The accused police- TANKER PLANE FALLS AFLAME ON ROAD; 5 DIE Continued from first page four-lane highway, forcing two cars off the road. The drivers were uninjured.

Huge chunks of the wrecked plane littered the For Your Colleen in 'y Kelly Green! 1 SATIN vrfSHORTIE i'1 '-J? thunderbolt statement was made during this trip. "Couldn't Be Mistaken" Q. You couldn't be mistaken about anything you said on the trip back to Ottawa? A. No, I am answering to the best of my knowledge. The story of Armstrong, the final defense witness for Weger, was the only corroboration of Weger's testimony tion, however, said he is not interested in unionization of the department.

In assailing the ejection of Simon from the patrolmen's meeting Monday night, Wilson termed the incident a "travesty" by "undisciplined" members of the department. He asked television stations for their films of the meeting, for examination by the police internal investigation division. Carey denied there was any disgraceful conduct at the meeting except that of Simon. He said Simon's presence was a "conspiracy to bring disorder to the meeting." Rips Bills as No Good TWO IN INDIANA SCANDAL SLIP INTO PRISON Indianapolis, Feb. 28 Special A legal furor was touched off today at the a kangaroo court, and even men on his own staff are against them.

Drawing for a board disciplinary board would be a gamble. A policeman would get a herring, not a hearing, from that setup." Daley said he asked Simon to at the meeting, a substitute for John C. Melani-phy, city corporation counsel, who was ill, because he thought it important that both sides be presented. He said he telephoned Sullivan to tell him "I'd have a man there" to explain the bills. hav2 much regard for the rights of citizens.

"I am further troubled by the fact this incident, viewed as it was over national television tended to confirm in the minds of many the very image of the Chicago police department which we are trying to erase. It did not serve to improve the reputation of our city." Much Yet to Be Done Wilson said it was obvious to him that Chicago policemen do not clearly understand the nature of the legislation they are protesting. He charged the leaders at about the electrocution road. Other pieces of wreck threats Dummett talked of and the searing flames scheduled commitment hear- shot across the road and ing for Elmer W. Doc Sher- a tnunderoolt, Armstrong said, after Weger had failed leveled a small home.

The wood and William- E. Sayer, occupant of the home, Mrs. two top figures in Indiana's to clear six lie tests. -j Margie Marshall, was away highways scandals, when it Chester replied to Dtim was disclosed thev had quiet for the day. ly slipped into prison yester- Carey said that about two Monday night's 1 1 OUTLINES PLAN mett that he wasn't going to the chair because he didn't kill anyone," Armstrong continued.

At that moment, I Wreckage was strewn for 1,000 yards. The air force identified minutes before the meeting ma(je every effort to pre started, Simon, whom he had knew what Mr. Dummett; four of the five crewmen as meant by the word thunder- Capt. Lyndell M. Haygood, 29, OF INSURANCE FOR POLICEMEN Wilson Has I formal bolt." of Hawthorne, the flight commander: 1st Lt.

John C. Falls Weger Memory vent their understanding that the legislation will give the men of the department protection which they do not now possess." He said the performance on television Monday night "should forcefully bring to the attention of Chicago citi- uajr. Special Judge Thomas E. Garvin had ruled last Thursday that the two men, sentenced to 2 to 14 year prison terms for bribery, were to appear in court today rather than check in directly at the state prison at Michigan City. Counsel for the convicted men said it was the only humane avenue," asserting that the' health of Sherwood, 62.

Session with 100 never met, told him he would like to speak. Carey said he could not because of a rigid timetable. He asserted that Simon was ejected three times, each time for interrupting the meeting. If the mayor wanted him to speak, he should let me know," Carey said. "The bills are no good.

(Picture en back page) Police Sunt. Orlando W. Weger's memory failed him Dibble. 24. of Urbana, the yesterday in the final 40 min-.

pilot; Sgt. Robert E. Derby, utes of his 31-; hour cross-: 38, of Tacoma, the examination by an assistant flight engineer; Sgt. Ernest prosecutor; Anthony C. Lemoine III.

29, of Houston, cuglia. and Lt. Robert L. Lewis, Raccuglia produced a 24, of Manchester. Conn.

zens that much has yet to beWilson met informally for accomplished to transform near, yesterday 1 rn rCf IF' '1t ii c'H I if th 100 policemen in the stack of Weger's confessions Thev have to die and that's former Indiana adjutant gen I enforcement agency to one of Warren aventfe station, and and statements in which. Rac- BUS CATCHES all there is to it." eral, would be endangered by publicity of a court appearance. Deputy Prosecutor "It is simply this," said true greatness." He said "the! disclosed the department is jcuglia contended, weger con-, pinp i or r)OAf iviionn Thai; n-nnt nnU.n UnirUtmn ic cfan I wnrkinff a new insurance tradieted the alibi he offered LJLKjyjl I If noun. ix nuiib pi upuot JO a oap, I from the witness stand. PUPILS LSLAPL Francis E.

Thomason said Fortv students from Bloom this is an effort to around In his alibi, Weger claimed that he was alone in the lodge the law" and demanded that Township High school in Chi change, and I must make in this direction." program for policemen, changes to improve the de-j "I am not convinced that He also revealed a plan to partment. The legislation is every police officer who at-iUse blue flasher lights on designed to rid the depart-; tended the meeting was in police cars, instead of red. ment of dishonest and incom-j complete sympathy with lead-! jIe sajJ th'e deparnient is petent men, but insures jus-! ers of the group. Many were! basement when tne women the nair bp brought here for trfJU llflglHS fSCcipi'U uiimin formal commitment. Judge roal bin and shaved about niht rem a burning bus that was taking them to Die Sarvin continued the hearing until tomorrow rnH net 5 tino ho Hnno there tn observe.

It is unfor- ov-uvniuuu; vvwe, T)1. tive audible signal for police The battle was shifting to tunate tnat tne cnairman oi 7 ball tournev in Joliet to watch Springs, where ,,:.) meeting prevented MrJ car, but fa I wou.d.Tne cuts on atives of police organizations; Mmon irom explaining me ihn I ship High school. NIXON GOES TO CALIFORNIA, i LAW PRACTICE Outlines insurance Plan nnt thnt Roscoe Fuqua of 2202 Chi- planned to present their case; legislation. to Gov. Kerner today andj Steps to Prosecution JI1C lllSUIdlllC Uldll Ull- Ut- nc is "working on." T.

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sage a bill for a permanent jaltho plans are not complete, reason for turning them over The governor did so, he 1 cent increase in the state He hinted he might have an to the internal investigation jsaid, because of widespread 1 cigaret tax. The vote was 33 announcement next week. division. Wilson said he unemployment and last Satur-i to 14. All of the "no" votes The Nixons flew here fromj frustrated by the develop ments, and denied that he; these men to present specific proposals for changes.

Statement by Wilson Wilson told reporters: "This action the ejection of Simon raises doubt in my mind as to whether the sev- were cast by Republicans. i Tucson, Ariz. would consider this proposal, day's snowstorm. was "disillusioned" or "mad." Retort by Carey Told Wilson appeared eral policemen who laid vio-; angry at Monday night's de- fkho ahl you can't afford fine lent hands on the person of velopments, Carey retorted: Mr. Raymond Simon, an as- "It is too bad about him.

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