31 Aug 1934
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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1934
Page
1
The editorial notes mixed signals on Joliet’s economy amid national “spotty” business conditions. It argues against blaming national trends for local hardship, urging common sense and proactive business methods. It also previews Miss Helen Ladd in a leading role at the American Legion play The World’s All.
Court action to free John Long, jailed by mistaken identity for robberies attributed to his double Edwin Brethauer, began yesterday with Long's attorney filing the case. Brethauer’s presences and prison timing frame the delay in correcting the error.
Approximately 25 000 pupils will return to Joliet and Will county schools in a few days. City officials expect about 7 000 students in the public system and a similar number in parochial schools. The College of St. Francis adds several new professors for a 34 member faculty led by Dr Raymond Gallagher who returns after summer service in Washington.
Edward Seay a Phillips Petroleum driver was kidnapped and robbed of 120 dollars in cash and 58 dollars in checks by three men who forced his oil truck to the curb at Fifty-ninth street and Spaulding avenue.
Illinois Steel plans a $5,000,000 red mill in Joliet, one of the nation’s largest. Construction could start late fall, with It will create many jobs and strengthen Joliet’s standing as a steel center. The plan spreads mills across several cities to guard against a strike and ensure steady production. Joliet’s rail access and skilled labor are cited as key advantages.
Spectator circulation urges subscribers to pay their regular carrier on routes starting today with some boys delivering early next week. Each carrier has an ID card and subscribers should verify it. The Spectator costs five cents a month, and every cent collected goes to the carrier. If not a regular subscriber, call 9224 for prompt weekly delivery.
Residents crowded city hall to settle delinquent water charges as Commissioner William H. Lennon reports steady gains in collections. Many still have not appeared and will receive seven day notices next week. Lennon says large bills require installments.
Dr Lloyd Andrew warns that anyone who habitually drinks untested well water should boil it prior to use to prevent illness. The advice emphasizes safe water practices for households relying on well sources.
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