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The Spectator in Joliet, Illinois

06 Feb 1958

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The Spectator

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Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1958

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Leopold parole call spurs debate at prison hearing

At a prison parole hearing in 1958 Nathan Leopold seeks clemency as Carl Sandburg and other figures urge release. Illinois officials report costs for a Rock Island west side station and traffic issues, while critics note a judge once said Leopold should never be released.

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THE Spectator Leopold Rock Island West Side Orville Belfield Lonnie Randolph R Road Belfield Waterway Bridge Carl Sandburg Illinois Parole and Pardon Board Nathan Leopold Bobby Franks Sandburg Eligius Weir Stateville Chicago
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City Moves to Repair Hickory Creek Wall

The city council directed City Manager Chester B. Lewis to advertise for bids on Hickory creek wall repairs after Councilman Paul Friedrich urged immediate action. Plans and specifications will be drawn as there is little chance of state or federal aid. City employees will sandbag serious breaks to prevent overflow during heavy rains.

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Chester B. Lewis Hickory Creek Paul Friedrich James C. Bell
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Civic center plan eyed by Joliet leaders

More than 150 Joliet and Will County leaders heard an update on the Greater Joliet committee’s work and discuss plans for an $8 million Civic Center to house city township state and federal agencies. Mayor Hennessy and Meade Baltz flagged financing questions but endorsed consolidating offices and improving services.

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Joliet and Will County Greater Hennessy Baltz Greater Joliet Committee Woodruff Hotel Peter Barry Rochester N. Y Meade Baltz Joliet Township James P. Hennessy Atty A. H. Felman
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Joliet Exchange Club Joliet Charles Talley Webb Hal Varney Harold Rasmussen William O’hara William Rowbotham Joliet Plan Joseph Cornolo Lockport Township Barney Welter Homer Township Herman Olivo George O’brien Th County Joseph Zalar
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