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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1948

Page

3

Hospital beds and Joliet care prompt public stance

William R. McCabe defends hospital services at Silver Cross and St. Josephs in Joliet after Mrs. Lamb letter. He argues national bed shortages and local underfunding require community action, noting gifts from the Lamberts and Miss Wolf, and urging new beds rather than courthouse spending to improve patient care.

Spectator Juliet Silver Cross Hospital St. Joseph’s Hospital Hummel Joliet John Lambert Mrs. Lamb Board of Supervisors County Board Lamb

Why Panama Is Unfriendly From the Courier Journal

The United States response to Panama rejecting the defense base leases is praised as timely withdrawal of troops from the disputed bases. It argues U S policies foster racial discrimination in the canal zone, from wages to housing and schools, heightening tensions and anti American sentiment. It calls for reviewing segregation and overall policy toward Panama and the zone.

United States Panama North Japan Nat Barrows Louisville Republic of Panama Theodore Roosevelt Colombia Republic Canal Zone United States Canal Zone United States Post Office Pan Ama Tribune Isthmus Frank T. Hines

Colored Voters League Plans Campaign Letters

The Will county Colored Voters Republican league will send appreciation letters to several officeholders who fulfilled pledges to assist members. John Holmes, league president, and Deputy Sheriff DeWitt Taylor cited their government appointments as cooperation with the league. Another board meeting is planned at Mrs. Joseph Martin's home, 24 York avenue, with a general meeting planned soon.

Will County Colored Voters’ Republican League John Holmes DeWitt Taylor League Joseph Martin York Avenue

Joliet Symphony Announces Feb 8 Concert Sale

Tickets go on sale tomorrow at Stillman’s Boston Store music department Joliet Conservatory of Music Joliet Musical College and Volz News Depot in Lockport. Adults 1.00 Students 0.35 Season tickets valid. George J Tozzi Chicago guest soloist under Pasquale Crescenti at Joliet Township High School auditorium Sunday afternoon Feb 8.

Joliet Symphony Orchestra Stillman’s Boston Store Joliet Conservatory of Music Joliet Musical College Lockport Volz News Depot Levon Leron North America George J. Tozzi Chicago Joliet Township High School Pasquale Crescenti Symphony

Catholic Hour On WJOL To Feature Fr. Salvatore Formosa

The Jo liet Catholic Hour begins at 7 tonight with Fr. Salvatore Formosa of St. Anthony's Church as speaker. He will discuss "The Real Superman" in the first talk of a series on the supernatural life.

Joliet WJOL Salvatore Formosa St. Anthony’s Church Superman

Evangelical Founders Week Draws Thousands to Moody Institute

The Midwest hosts a major evangelical conference at Moody Bible Institute from February 2 to 8. More than 3,000 out of town guests join Chicagoans for Founders Week honoring D. L. Moody, with speakers from New England to California and last year’s aggregate audience reaching 60,000.

Midwest

Plan Revamped Disaster Setup At Will County Red Cross

At a meeting tomorrow afternoon at 4 30 in the library basement the Will County Red Cross chapter will discuss an improved disaster preparedness setup. Committees will be formed to extend plans and provide better control in case of widespread trouble in the area. The disaster plan lapsed after the war and has been rebuilt since last spring flood.

Will County Red Cross

Grand jury May Study Sex Cases In Will County

Will county grand jury set to convene February 2 to review investigations of two alleged sex offenses. Joe Conway, 17, faces possible indictment for an attempted reported incident after a woman screamed for help on a dark street. Carl Jahneke, 32, will be examined for allegedly forcing a mother to drive to a country road, blindfolding her, and committing a crime. Also facing inquiry are Garland E. Green and George Hanson linked to a gasoline station robbery. Gordon Voss reported robbed of 50 dollars January 12.

Will County Grand Jury Joe Conway Parks Avenue Carl Jahneke Iowa Avenue Weber Dairy Garland E. Green Fort Worth Tex George Hanson

Unlady Like Della Long Fined After Street Incident

Della Long, a familiar figure to police, was escorted by officers as she walked along a Chicago street. She shouted profane and abusive language, was taken into custody, and fined in police court this morning.

Della Long Chicago

Bakery sale sponsored by Nu Phi Mu at Ducker's Dept Store

Members of Nu Phi Mu sorority unit I sponsor a bake sale on Saturday to benefit their activities. The event will be held inside Ducker's department store and invites the community to purchase fresh goods.

Nu Phi Mu Sorority Unit I Ducker’s

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