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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1965
Page
4
City Council discusses what counts as obscenity in books sold on newsstands. Experts note obscenity is subjective and urge parental guidance and public disapproval to curb sales. Vendors defend selling what broad audiences buy, while homes are urged to educate to reduce demand.
Local parks report glue sniffing among youths and college students turning to Morning Glory seeds for kicks. Authorities at an eastern university call for controls on seed sales as officials warn seeds can cause hallucinations and addiction.
Chuck Bobo reports Joliet welcomes the Piccolo Playhouse in D Amico's 214 with producer Guy S Little Jr. Rosemary Prinz from As the World Turns will star in Mary Mary for two weeks. Plans include a season of musicals this spring summer and fall and ticket info via the Piccolo Playhouse. Phyllis Diller and the Three Suns are lined up for shows, with potential visits from Homer and Jethro. Silver Cross Hospital mails emergency services pamphlet.
The Committee on Civil Rights of the Will County Conference on Religion and Race invites attendance at a workshop at the College of St. Francis on Saturday Feb 13. The program starts with 8 45 am and includes speeches workshops and discussions culminating in resolutions for ongoing action.
Joliet’s junior Chamber of Commerce nominate thirteen men for the annual distinguished service award. The field will be narrowed to four finalists before a winner is chosen.
Pfc Robert J. Zwierz son of Mr and Mrs Henry J Zwierz 605 Elwood St reported for duty aboard the anti submarine aircraft carrier Yorktown operating out of Long Beach California in the Spectator.
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