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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1955
Page
4
Explorer John Davis arrives at West Greenland during his historic polar voyage in 1587. The Englishman pursues northern routes seeking new passages and trade prospects in Arctic waters.
United States Rubber Corp expects its 1956 sales to surpass one billion dollars for the first time, aiming for a 8 to 10 percent rise from 1955. President H E Humphreys Jr cites growth in tires plastics and chemicals and forecasts 36 million dollars for new plants. The industry may top five and a quarter billion dollars in 1955 with 1956 possible up to five point seven billion.
A poor citizenship display by W. F. Hall of 710 Henderson avenue was noted this week. Hall returned refuse and requested payment, with the discussion implying a steady state for 1955. The piece also covers synthetic rubber demand and tire sales projected for 1956 with rising use in industry and abroad.
Albert Rademacher of route 1 Elwood dumped garbage at his home site. He later found Christmas cards addressed to Mr and Mrs Hall on Henderson Avenue. Deputies told Mrs Hall her husband must collect the garbage within 24 hours or risk arrest.
Mrs Elizabeth Speicher of 227 8 E Circle Drive filed a complaint in the circuit clerk's office against Federal Life Insurance Co of Chicago. She asks the court to order payment of 7 254 81 to Chicago Federal Savings and Loan Assoc to cover her husband life policy after his death Aug 28 and the insurer refused payment.
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