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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1957
Page
3
An analysis asserts the Joliet Parking Commission led by George Clare plans a 99 year subsidy for a downtown multi level garage. It argues a private owner would risk investment if city funds back the project, urging focus on municipal needs rather than bankrolling private ventures.
The city council plans an Aug 19 ordinance requiring owners to destroy elm trees infected with Dutch Elm disease. Tests will be done by the city and owners have ten days to act. fines range from 5 to 200 dollars for noncompliance. City Manager Chester B Lewis noted 41 municipal tree removals this year and an estimated 1,000 infected trees in the city.
Tavern owners protest club competition as Joliet and Will County clubs are urged to limit member only catering and halt serving the general public. Officials led by Mayor Hennessy and Supervisor Meade Baltz plan action, with liquor dealers promising follow up letters and possible license reviews.
Clarence, a lifelong bettor, and his fiancée Annabelle clash over racing schemes. After stashing $1,200, Clarence borrows from their savings to chase a gambled tip from a Joliet bookmaker. He bets his last hundred on a long shot hoping for one big win to quit.
Nine claims totaling 4837 dollars for blast damage to the sewage disposal plant were paid at city hall. Arbitration settled the dispute between insurers, with the city using funds withheld from the Nielsen company to cover payments. Recipients include Ben Depratt, Ben Merlo, Henry Frattini, Michael Pracca, Andrew Hinch, Amelia Kapella, Mary Barney, Nicholas Pappachristou, and Walter Holmes. Clarence won a race and the bookmaker sent a spiteful reply after a thanks note.
Frank Morgan 18 died after a friend 17 gun mishap at a house trailer one mile south of Troy. James Lynch said the pistol was not loaded when he pulled the trigger. The two youths were friends. Lynch and brothers Edward 24 Raymond 22 were questioned. Lynch survived by a sister and mother in Morris Oklahoma. The body sent to Tezak Funeral Home.
A single bid of 200 dollars was submitted at the Joliet city council meeting for the two story house at 101 Wilcox Street slated for removal for Route 52 widening. Frances Ziegler of 310 Hunter Avenue, director of the Joliet Housing Authority, made the offer and plans to move the house by September 15. The city had purchased the property for right of way.
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