Joliet Commerce Report Shows Retail Rise and Jobs Gap
C. J. Kellem of the Joliet Association of Commerce reports improved retail trade in June and July compared with two years ago. Total factory employment stands at about 12 000, down from 18 000 in 1928, with a persistent steel industry downturn and Gary expansion plans affecting Joliet. Prospects include attracting textile firms to Joliet if financial incentives are offered.
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Joliet
C. J. Kellem
Association of Commerce
Kellem
United States Steel Corporation
Gary
Ind
Americ¢an Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Tlinois Steel Company
U. S
City Moves Against Prominent New York Lawyers Over Billing
Joliet plans action against the law firm of O'Connor Mind Farber, formerly Roosevelt and O'Connor, to recover 5135.97 plus audit findings. City attorney Herbert A Graves says the 1983 council sanctioned a 20 percent fee on settlements, while records show only 10 percent was authorized for a 48 460 28 priority loan, prompting a potential suit if the extra 10 percent is not returned.
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O’connor Mind Farber
Roosevelt
Franklin D
O'Connor
Joliet
Herbert A.graves
Ret
Joliet National
Washington
J. F. T. O’connor
New York O'Connor
New
National Bank
Wravess
O’coffnor
Farber
Graves
William Hennessy
Henderson Nine Captures Babe Ruth Kittenball Title
The Henderson Tavern nine won the Babe Ruth division of the Bureau of Recreation kittenball league last night with a 2 to 0 overtime victory over the Tezak A C s at Rivals Park. Kirschke earned the win allowing two hits as Hartman drove in a run with a eighth inning hit and Briese added an insurance score.
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Henderson Tavern
Babe Ruth
Bureau of Recreation
Tezak A. C.s
Rivals Park
Kirschke
Tezak
Hartman
Briese
Prison Officials Silence Boy Slayer Telegram Style
Gerald Thompson, known as the Peoria slayer, is under an order from prison officials restricting interviews to immediate relatives, attorneys, and a minister. He is confined in the Solitary building and awaiting execution by electric chair, scheduled for October 15 at dawn.
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Gerald Thompson
Peoria
Thompson
Tompson
Frank D. Whipp
Wardens Seek Escaped Felon Hid in Chicago
Wardens believe escaped gunman Henry J. Fernekes is hiding in Chicago. Capt. J. C. Carpenter and Capt. Sebring traveled to detect Fernekes, who had ties with Chicago gangs and brokerage accounts there. State officials withheld plans, while prison rules tighten as authorities pursue him amid murder charges and possible New York trial.
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Chicago
Henry J
Fernekes
J. C. Carpenter
Capt. Carpenter
George H. Sehring
Frank D. Whipp
Whipp
Mr. Sebring
Springfield
A. J. Bowen
Public Welfare
Joseph Ragen
William R. McCabe
New York
Thantines Iabee
Hold Final Services for Philosopher Airman
Will Rogers lay in state outside a Los Angeles church with 125 relatives viewing. A 2 pm ceremony in blue serge preceded burial at Forest Lawn as thousands watched a Hollywood Bowl memorial. Wiley Post's body lay in state in Oklahoma then at the state capitol before crypt burial amid Arlington plans.
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Will Rogers
Los Angeles
Rogers
Jad
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Hollywood Bowl
Wiley Post
Maysville
Oklahoma
Post
State Capitol
First Baptist Church
May Laine Post
United States Senate
Arlington
Cool Weather Sets Stage For Football Season
Weather forecasters say cooler conditions persist for the rest of the year with a chance of warmer days returning briefly. The cooling trend signals the start of pigskin campaigns as teams prepare for autumn gridiron engagements.
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City Plans
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Philosopher
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