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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1949
Page
3
The writer urges police action to curb horn noise in the loop area and proposes an ordinance banning horns within a defined boundary. The piece also supports statewide gasoline tax increases and road district consolidation to cut costs and curb corruption, praising Governor Stevenson for advocating honest state spending.
Police report Henry Swanson of Joliet and Leonard Marshall of New Lenox, labeled perpetual vagrants, were arrested last night and placed in custody after investigators found them sleeping in an idle railroad train coach.
Joseph Kipper of Indiana was arrested yesterday afternoon by Officers Bernard Simmons and Floyd Gordon. They report he was too intoxicated to drive, leading to his arrest.
The St Louis Post Dispatch exposes editors and publishers in at least 32 downstate newspapers on the Illinois state payroll since 1943, siphoning over 300000 from taxpayers while printing pro Green administration propaganda. The piece cites W Y Dallman of the Illinois State Register as a dual role editor and federal collector, highlighting conflicts of interest and a broader gulf between press and people.
A Joliet safety campaign designates Saturday morning May 14 for bicycle inspections. Some 4000 cyclists are urged to have their bikes tested at safety lanes near Farragut Washington and Parks schools 8 am to noon. Inspections cover chains handlebars pedals brakes and rider signaling. Participants receive Bicycle Institute of America membership cards decals and safety pamphlets. The non compulsory test is sponsored by the safety council Red Cross Safety committee Chicago Motor Club and police traffic division.
A Chicagoan tagged as A Chicagoan Roland and Ostrand was arrested yesterday afternoon by Patrolman Astin Lewickas for traveling 40 miles per hour on Hickory street as he moved north through Joliet. He was released with a notice to appear on May 5 and said he might settle the fine beforehand.
Kenneth White of 415 W Jefferson St was arrested yesterday afternoon when he came to file an accident report and officers found he did not possess a driver's license. He was released to appear in court this morning to explain the absence of the permit.
William Hughes signs a complaint charging Jerry Jackson of 2006 Lockport Road with disorderly conduct. Police arrested Jackson last night with Officer Louis Hildebrand and Officer Joseph Monshau assisting. Witness Jack Thompson of 2057 Lockport Road agrees to appear in court with Hughes.
Frank Kolasinski of Cleveland Ohio was arrested and jailed yesterday after being found sleeping on a sidewalk in the city.
Benjamin O. Cooper auditor of public accounts in Springfield seeks two Joliet residents and World War II veterans Francis E. Bigen and John Brady to locate for unclaimed state veterans bonus checks. The checks were returned by postal authorities who could not find the men at 1900 Collins Street. Cooper asks anyone with information to contact his office and notes the nationwide and international search effort.
Four people were injured or shaken after an auto side swiped a westbound Diamond T truck on Route 6 about 2 30 pm. Injured were Mrs May Fallon and Mrs Ena Pathitos both of South Bend Indiana and Mrs Emil Kalos of South Bend and Rev John Panos of Chicago Heights. Driver of the truck was Anthony Morello of Rockdale. The car was Emil Kolas of South Bend. Deputies investigated. The car, a total wreck, was towed.
Governor Adlai Stevenson issues a proclamation urging nationwide observance. Joliet residents are urged to visit the Anti Cruelty Society headquarters at 157 W Grand Ave Chicago next week to learn about the group’s work.
Esker Huckelberg of Joplin Missouri and Jay Manning of Tennessee were booked yesterday for disorderly conduct and failure to leave a boarding house on orders from the proprietor. They were to appear in police court this morning.
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