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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1958
Page
3
Brotherhood week call underlines democracy and equal recognition. Joliet seeks $40 000 annual boost by raising vehicle tag from $3 to $5 to fund fire police and road repairs, seen as fairer than new taxes. Motorists reportedly favor a modest increase.
The Illinois Commerce Commission granted Rock Island Lines a 20 percent suburban fare increase. Commuters on the Joliet Will County route face higher costs with about 17 000 daily riders and 2500 local riders expected to pay the new rates by March 1. This signals the start of a new round of fare hikes for Chicago area lines.
City officials expressed interest in a joint fire police and Civil Defense facility to access federal funding. The Illinois Hospital Association meeting at Manor Motel featured A W Barron Lee Beaudre and Paul W Kempe, with architects R G Wasson and Edward Halstead outlining a Chicago project underway.
City Manager Chester B. Lewis reported that the annual street maintenance program will start about May 1. Despite hundreds of complaints, no permanent repairs can occur until ground frost ends, though buckling is not expected to be as severe as last year. Six water mains burst recently, prompting around the clock repairs.
Illinois parole and pardon board convenes behind closed doors in the Armory in Springfield to consider Nathan Leopold Jr. serving a 1924 thrill slaying sentence and Roger Touhy the gangster’s parole request. Board members and pending cases follow Leopold’s Feb. 5 Stateville appearance and a hospital job offer for Leopold is noted.
Will County chapter of the American Red Cross outlined a March fund campaign with about 275 businesses targeted for initial gifts. Leaders include John Debri heading advance gifts and E. B. Workman as campaign chairman. George O'Brien cited busy weekend relief efforts as examples of the chapter’s nine services.
Joliet council to negotiate a $25,000 consulting fee with Pfeiffer and Schultz Engineers for Forest Park sewer and water plans after a suggested $8,000 credit and three other bids. Board chair Victor Karpaitis said federal aid may be explored with the Chicago Housing and Finance agency. Capital improvements budget divided: Forest Park $109,000. Brooklyn $29,000. Idylside $61,800.
Company officials asked the FBI to join a probe of a million dollar explosion at Reynolds Metals in McCook. Six men were killed including Joliet resident Edward Vacina, 30, and 33 employees were treated for injuries. Two LaGrange firemen among six hospitalized, Raymond Klebutcher, 35, Joliet, also hurt. The plant makes a secret national defense product, raising sabotage fears.
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent a 40 day period of fasting and penance as Catholics prepare for Easter The ashes are made from palms blessed at Palm Sunday symbolizing human mortality and humility Easter falls on April 6.
George Helin and local patrons organize a drive on Ruby Street to raise funds for a heart the event aims to reach a $21.15 quota. Volunteers vow to stay involved until the target is met, with several sympathizers pledging continued support.
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