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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1933
Page
3
Assistant Warden E M Stubblefield says the old prison will soon finish machinery setup valued at 100000 for woolen garments and blankets. Production expected May 1 at the old prison with about 800 convicts to be employed for this special work and inmates from all state institutions to receive the woolens.
The first two weeks of legal beer sales generated over 8 million dollars in federal taxes and licenses, with more than 2 million reported to state treasuries. Municipalities absorbed the bulk of revenue, Chicago and New York each earning hundreds of thousands. Brewers reclaimed thousands of jobs nationwide, with Los Angeles reporting about 10 000 workers benefited through direct and allied trades.
In a city advertising stunt tied to new beer, Geissler Brothers show extra large rye loaves in many taverns. Walter Geissler says the loaves were baked in their South Chicago street bakery.
Sergeant James O Neil of the Illinois state police warns drivers to refrain from reckless speed on highways. He says reckless driving causes most accidents and orders officers to arrest such drivers. Records show hundreds of highway incidents last year as cars failed to pass safely.
Joliet dealers report an overwhelming demand for bottled beer with unable to supply orders. City distributors say they cannot keep up with the strong consumer appetite for beer across Joliet and the nation.
Will County Sheriff Oliver Flint warns beer hijackers will face full prosecution. Hijacking is a highway robbery charge with possible extra counts for carrying a revolver. Brewery operators urge daytime trucking to reduce theft risk.
State wide appeal urges motorists to buy 1983 plates as springfield warns enforcement will soon issue tickets to owners unable to show they applied. Office reports only about half have obtained new plates as orders go out to police.
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