Seaman Evans among USS Kidd shellbacks crossing equator
James R. Evans seaman USN son of Mr and Mrs W E Evans of 212 Cass street is honored as a shellback aboard the destroyer USS Kidd after crossing the equator on March 14 during a voyage to Singapore. The initiation included shaved heads grease salt water paddling and laughter. Memorial Day was first celebrated in 1868.
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Equator
Singapore
James R. Evans
USN
W. E. Evans
Cass Street
Kidd
Joliet voter favors Wilson and Hennessy in city race
Milorad Konjevich praises William Wilson as an honest, qualified candidate and endorses Hennessy for mayor. He argues six councilmen should reflect Joliet’s six city sections and commends Hennessy’s statesmanship and diplomatic approach.
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Joliet
Wilson
Hennessy
Juliet
Milorad Konjevich
Broadway
Forgotten residents campaign for Joliet improvements
A Joliet reader from Idyl Side pleads that residents feel ignored after nearly two years with poor services. They cite minimal garbage pickup, few streetlights, taxes, and long travel to schools, asking if they should spend money to vote in April.
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Joliet
Idylside
McLain urges caution on permanent universal military service
In life magazine March issue the late General McLain argues for a measured approach to permanent universal military training and urges lawmakers to proceed slowly on expanding military service. The piece reflects postwar debates on national defense and citizen readiness.
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Joliet
Life Magazine
General McLain
Debaters Warn Against Hasty Conscription Switch
The editorial argues against immediate adoption of compulsory military service amid debate over UMTI and armed forces training. It notes experts split on conscription and urges careful study and broad discussion in Washington before any permanent policy is enacted.
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UMIT
Washington
Keep money return billfold Joliet
A woman asks the finder of a light brown alligator billfold lost around March 30 near Second Avenue bus or Clinton Street. It contains $15 a driver’s license and other identification. The owner requests return of the billfold and ID.
Home Show by Joliet Township High Band Parents
The Joliet Township High School Band Parents Association plans its second annual Home Show next Wednesday to Friday in the school gym. Ticket sales are led by Carl Ziech and Andy Procarione with tickets at 40 cents, available in advance and at the door. About three dozen area firms will display home ownership and do it yourself wares. The general arrangements are led by Al Eyrich Russell Dagon Venus Sing and Harvey Dahlen.
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Joliet Township
Band Parents Association
Carl Ziech
Andy Procarione
al Eyrich
Russell Dagon
Venus Sing
Harvey Dahlen
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American Institute Laundry
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Grant
Grants Hardware Co
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Mars
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2Nd Ave
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