Police link dope traffic to a string of holdups
A pair arrested in connection with armed robberies admitted involvement. Richard Wanley Jr 22 of 116 Southwest Circle Drive signed statements acknowledging knowledge of two recent holdups and implicated Edward Lakotich 28 currently jailed while Wanley has been released on a £10000 bond on two charges including armed robbery and being an accessory. Police expect further arrests as investigations tie dope trafficking to the crimes and victims include Community Liquor Store Spotty's Tavern and Duvak Motel.
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Richard Wanley Jr
Southwest Circle Drive
Edward Lakotich
Lakotich
Hanley
Collins Breet
Spotty’s
Plainfield Road
Duvak
Tel
Route 52
Kendall County
Roy Doerfler
Sheriff's Office
John
Joertier
John Dillon
Klancher Fired Amid Democratic Feud in Springfield
Illinois Highway Department supervisor Frank J. Klancher was discharged amid a party dispute led by Loughren. Loughren and supporters had earlier accused irregularities including alleged soil sales at $2 per load and questioned other measures within the department. Rep. J Harold Downey and local leaders traveled to Springfield to pursue reinstatement, with further dismissals possible.
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Springfield
Loughren
Frank J. Klancher
Nicholson
Illinois State Highway Department
George Savich
Fred Schoppe
Highway Department
Loughran
Sivinefield
Klancher
State
J. Harold Downey
Women Voters Discuss Local Problems and Study Plans
Provisional League of Women Voters meeting at the YMCA reviewed four Know Your Town studies and debated youth bureau needs within the police department, restaurant inspections, milk dating, and health department services. They highlighted bridges, truck rerouting, recreation staffing, and cooperation with Joliet officials as April votes decide study focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provisional League of Women Voters
Macpherson
YMCA
Audrey Langdon
John Whitney
County Health Department
Joliet
Foster Lee
Park District
Langdon
Will County Heart Drive crowns local king and queen
George Blackburn and Judith Rae Sindelary were crowned king and queen of hearts at a fund drive launch in Will County. The event showcased heart disease research and public education efforts, with volunteers, sponsors, and community groups coordinating the campaign and distributing heart containers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Blackburn
Manor Court
Judith Rae Sins
Retary
Sisson Street
Lockport
Will County Heart Association
Parents Hodogr
American Legion
Judy
Warry Sindelary
Ann Reynolds
George
Edna Z. Mortimer
T. Z. Polley
Heart Association Board
Herb Regan
Lee Reynolds
Association
King and Queen of Hearts
Will County Association
Will County Health Department
Will County Home Economics Association
Heart Organization
Daniel O'Connor
Louis Joliet
Joyce
Regan
Reynolds
Charlotte Leopold
Ernest McCraw
Willard Curtis
Morse P. Hershfield
James Rogers
A. E. Greenberg
John Gimpel
Harry Grant
Melvin Schroeder
Frank Geiger
George Robinson
E. R. Muehler
Fred Widmar
Hubert Kelly
John Erickson
Clarence Lipman
Abe Frank
Jake Freeman
Samuel Levene
Sol Mann
Glenn Henderson
Gordon Snider
Jester Ratsky
Harry Brown
Boy Scouts of
St. Raymond’s School
F. G. Gannon
Merlin Miller
Tom Wise
John Gannon
Lou Lagger
Ed Duffy
Jim Calkins
Joe Rembusch
Walter Nolan
Jim Scholtes
Joyce Company
Bloodmobile to Visit Navy Station on Feb 25
Will county donors have given 440 pints for the men in service since last September. The Red Cross says 100 people have pledged for Feb 25 at Rockdale Navy training station from noon to 6 pm. Goal is 150 pints with 240 signed in to allow for rejections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will County
Red Cross
Rockdale
Joliet
Navy
Rockdale Industries
Public Service Company
Plainfield
Joliet Arsenal
Mokena
Postal Registration Line for Joliet Newspaper
Notice states the publication is entered as second class matter October 1, 1940 at the Joliet Illinois Post Office under the March 8 1897 act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Ilinois
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Khincher
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Junior Chamber
Flower
Martin Lewis
Lou Fish
Ted Morris
Frank Evans
Stanley Jeriha
Jericho
Navy Station
Korea
Peoria
Che Spectator
the People’s Newspaper
Illiam R. McCabs
the Spectator Pulishing Company
I 113
Cass Street
Ilinoia
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