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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1952
Page
3
William R. McCabe lauds Ed Daniel for voting against closing an east west alley from Desplaines to Joliet and questions motives behind the plan. He argues alleys are public property meant for public use and warns that closing them harms property values and increases traffic hazards within the loop.
Bids from Shephard Construction Hansen Peterson Sam Moyashi Stonitsch and Sons Sverre Ugland expected Tuesday at 2 p m for the Campbell street and Prairie avenue fire station. If the lowest bid exceeds 58 000 action may be delayed to secure funds after two year delay and 4 000 architect and furnishings fees. Reed street water main bids also to be opened at the same meeting.
Joseph Lyman, owner of a fase line station on Gardner street, told police someone shot out windows Tuesday night and asked officers to inspect the station yesterday. Police are investigating the case.
Malcolm McDowell, a hotel guest at Edgewater, was arrested after disturbances alarmed the manager. Judge Martin Jackson fined him but remitted the fine this morning.
Clyde Pepper of the National Air Transportation system will fly to Brainard Minnesota on Sunday to pick up Arthur Lumsden and his wife from 1721 Mayfield Avenue who have been vacationing with friends.
A 77 year old recluse Arthur Baston on 318 Mc Donough Street fell critically ill after a police aid removal to St Josephs hospital. The property features a fire damaged shack and piles of junk with 10 to 15 vicious dogs. Neighbors had complained for over a year with little action.
Otto E. Weber of 514 N. Hickory Street resigns from the police and fire board after a year citing press of business. Commissioner Ed Franck recommends J. J. Cohen, former White Store owner, to fill the seat at the next city council meeting. Other board members include Hayes Kennedy and Alex Hrechko.
Jesus Galvez 24 and Ieandro Orla 33 were injured when their car jumped the curb in front of Collins Street landmarks after weaving in traffic. Galvez held without license. Orla hospitalized after head and neck injuries. Case set for Police Magistrate Jackson today.
Two more polio victims are added in Joliet bringing the total to several cases. William Blaylock Jr. 12, and Olympia Geovastic 12, were admitted to Silver Cross and St Joseph's hospitals respectively and are in fair condition. The most critical cases remain Robert Bertino 8 and Raymond Horkey 14 in iron lungs with bulbar polio. Raymond reportedly improved since Friday.
Commissioner Edward Daniel blasted a proposal to close the alley between Cass and Clinton streets in Joliet, saying private profit would trump public good. He warned that selling taxpayers down the river could force a review of city administration and custody of public funds and properties.
Public schools set to open Tuesday after Labor Day marking the end of summer vacation. About 24 000 pupils and over 909 teachers return to Will County schools with Joliet grade schools and the township high school opening Tuesday while Catholic and parochial schools schedule later starts. The rural schools begin Tuesday as well with a half day, followed by a teachers conference at 1 50 p m at the First Presbyterian church Joliet.
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