Downtown Joliet Sees Downtown Growth Push
City Council approves vacation of Crowley Ave to expand Sears parking and attract business. EMCO corner work begins at Ottawa and Jefferson. Frank Lewandowski relocates Downtowner Lounge to 19 W Jefferson. D Amico prepares new hotel next to D Amico's 214 as others push downtown redevelopment. Reopening service station at Chicago and Webster and ongoing city hall and Will County courthouse projects fuel optimism.
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Crowley Ave
Chicago
Scott Go
Sears
EMCO
Ottawa and
Jefferson
Gsend
Frank Lewandowski
W. Jefferson
Earl D’amico
D’amico
James Hennessy
Webster
City
Will County
Joliet Police Contest Winners and Local Notices
Detective William Kwan eski won first in Joliet police monthly revolver contest with Motorcycle Patrolman Henry ScheHing second. Willys six cylinder cars on display. Milk prices listed. Film at Ri alto wads Secret of Dr Kil dare. Bill Wilson filed city council candidacy. twelve others filed petitions. Joliet Association of Commerce directors named. Police station refreshed with a paint coat. ice on the waterway risked barge traffic.
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William Kwaneski
Joliet
Henry ScheHing
William H
Bill’’ Wilson
Thomas Cosgrove
William H. Odenthal
Ed Brennan
Henry S. Bale
Clarence Peterson
Myron S. Tomastick
William Lambert
Fioro Persico
Raymond J. Lindblad
John R. Barney
Arthur H. Biedermann
James Hanley
Anthony R. Mackay
Promoted Robert Mayhugh in the U S Air Force at Keesler AFB
Robert Mayhugh was promoted to third class in the U S Air Force at Keesler Air Force Base Mississippi. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Edgaree of 1153 Barry Court Joliet Township High School graduate and attended Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.
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Robert ’P. Mayhugh
Edgaree
Barry Ct
U. S. Air Force
Keesler Afb
Miss
Joliet Township
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago
D Amico expansion links Ottawa address to 214 front feet
A column notes D Amico's expansion using 214 N Ottawa trace, adding 132 front footage of the present club, a 16 foot alley, and a 66 foot parking lot to reach 214 front feet on Ottawa. Mention also covers Mayor Berlinsky and Joliet War on Poverty efforts, plus ice skating classes offered by Joliet Park District starting Jan 14 at Inwood Recreation Center with a $4.50 resident fee.
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Earl D’amico
Ottawa
D’amico
Joliet Park District
Inwood Recreation Center
Park District
Chicago St
Che Spectator Association editor member profiles
Charles H. Bobo, editor, is listed as a member of the Illinois Press Association, the Northern Illinois Editorial Association, and the National Editorial Association.
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Charles H. Bobo
Illinois Press Assn
The
Northern Illinois’ Editorial Assn
Nationalseditorial Assn
Readers' Views Policy Note on Letter Submissions
Editor notes welcome reader opinions on current topics but limit to about 300 words per page, typed, double spaced. All letters must be signed or initials requested. Names may be withheld and libelous or tasteless letters will not be printed.
Letter and Reply On School Board Remarks and Free Speech
Marvin L. Pickering replies to Mrs. Ahrens clarifying hearing details, statements about free speech, and his stance on honesty in history teaching. He notes WJOL did not broadcast his exact claims, cites involvement of the American Federation of Teachers, and invites readers to compare letters to the December 17 issue for contrast.
Will School Boundaries Be Moved
A reader asks about proposed boundary changes in the Reedswood area affecting West Campus students and bus routes. The letter questions safety, tax burdens, and the need for new high schools given ongoing overcrowding and costs.
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Reedswood
Boundary
Raynor Ave
Midland
Central
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Will County Tuberculosis Assa
Industrial News Review
Eisenhower
Washington
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Che Spectator
Joliet’s Illustrated Newspaper
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William Ahrens
American Federation of Teachers
Marvin L. Pickering
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