Union votes down offer in Joliet transit dispute
Union members at Local 228 reject the company’s latest contract proposal by a 25 to 22 secret ballot conducted in Carneghi hall Joliet. The offer included a 19 cent hourly rise phased to 1962 plus a 5 cent boost for toy mechanics and no paid holidays, while the union sought 24 cents, six holidays, and other benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carneghi Hall
S. Joliet
Joliet City Lines
Frank J. Lawrence
Lawrence
James P.) Hennessy
Bus Company
Hennessy
Joliet police shakeup aims to end personality clashes
Acting Joliet City Manager Jack Rohlf takes control of police and fire departments to end ongoing personality clashes stemming from the Metzger appointment. He praises the fire department, signals possible minor shifts, and orders new duties and patrols for sergeants as morale and leadership reforms begin.
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Joliet
Jack Rohlf
Rohif
Frank J. Carnaghi
Fire and Police Board
Trizna
Carnaghi
Rohlf
Metzger
City to annex 92 acre tract next Wednesday
Joliet intends to annex 92 acres east of the Ridgewood area and south of U S Route 6. De layed due to only four council members present. Five votes needed in seven member council. Also to be annexed are parcels at 825 833 and 839 East Cass.
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Ridgewood
U. S. Rte. 6
Joliet City
James C. Bell
John R. Barney
J. Walter Lowrey
Cherry Hill Rd
Cleveland Ave
E. Cass
Joliet Park Board Plans May 18 Dam Repair Luncheon
Joliet Park district commissioners schedule a luncheon at the Woodruff hotel on Wednesday May 18 to discuss financing repairs for the Hickory Creek dam in Highland Park. The dam is deteriorating and poses flood risk to residents along Hickory Creek.
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Joliet Park District
Woodruff Hotel
Hickory Creek
Highland Park
City eyes photography to curb stray dogs in Joliet Township
Dog warden Edward Smrekar may be joined by an assistant to photograph strays as city officials press for tougher enforcement. Council members lament heavy caseloads and evasions in filings while considering cameras as evidence in court.
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Edward Smrekar
Joliet Township
James M. Bartley
Paul W. Friedrich
Friedrich
Smrekar
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Joliet City Lines, Inc
W. A. Westover
M. R. Biddle
National City Lines
K. D. Osterberg
Walter W. Werner
John G. Tompkins
Spectator
Harold Rasmusse
Rasmussen
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