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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1949
Page
3
The piece critiques Joliet news coverage and city finances, noting misleading tax warrant reports. It urges clearer reporting on city cash flow, warrants, and the GOP nomination process amid local political tensions and party dynamics.
Two boys claiming to be James Golden and William Jackson are being held by police as runaways. They say they are from Gary Indiana or Missouri or another location but have not provided enough details to locate their parents.
Ralph Stein aged 20 son of the late Mr and Mrs Joseph Stein of Le Mont fell from a second story window in his home early today sustaining a fractured skull. He died later at St Josephs Hospital.
Joliet's Legion Memorial band seeks to buy a city flag to carry in color guard tours. Mayor said he would study the plan, then handed it to the purchasing agent with instructions to follow up, leaving the request in limbo for weeks amid budget questions and red tape.
A humorous tour of the Columbus county courthouse during a remodel. The piece notes shifting offices, blocked elevators, open outer stairs, and mislaid auditor’s quarters as readers struggle to reach the auditor and then exit the building.
Louis Bertani a veteran city firefighter who lost his right leg in a 1938 Lamb Building fire returns to duty on a full time basis. He now handles alarms from the main engine house office working 24 hours on and 24 off with an artificial leg aiding mobility. Bertani 13 years on the job lives at 505 Emmett Street with his wife and two children.
Sheriff deputies were informed early this morning of an attempted burglary at Rooney's Corner run by Jack Rooney on Larkin road and Jefferson street. Arthur Horschler saw a smashed window pane while waxing a floor at 214 Erie street and noted a car in the lot before turning off lights and leaving.
Plainfield police chief Charles Hurtt resigns effective immediately amid confidential, leaked information. Mayor LeKander cites unhappiness as an out of towner and family reasons while Police Magistrate Boner notes controversy over Hurtt claiming to be chief and local protests. State police were alerted but deny an investigation.
Alex Sanders a 33 year old Minooka township resident was arrested after confessing to burglaries in Chan nahon including Hulbert's Grocery where $70 in silver food and oil were seized. He admitted to stealing from Roy McGowan residence Liberty Service station and Blaine's tavern in Channahon and Minooka.
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