Bare birth certificate racket linked to alien smuggling
County Clerk Jo Hartley tightens birth certificate requirements after discovery that certificates are used to bring aliens into the United States and gain employment. Immigration officials note 10 to 12 entrants claimed Joliet birth, with some names adapté to fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hartley
Immigration Service
Lartley
United States
Joliet
Hartley
Michigan
Mexico
Springfield
Specteter home delivery rate hike announced
The notice states a monthly charge of 7Sc starting with this issue. It explains the rise funds higher commissions and offset production costs while promising continued strong value and upcoming improvements.
Nowell Park Day at Nowell Park July 13
Plans for Nowell Park Day on July 13 include games and sports events for children and adults. The program starts at 1 p.m. with a baseball double header and features swimming, diving, boxing, wrestling, special races, a talent show, and a vaudeville act. Community members are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowell Park
John J. Clemens Jr
Park District
Everett W. Cox
Park Board
Jimmy Catarello
Nlaygrounds
Jack Stuart
Federal rent controls unchanged by Defense Production Act
Director irghe Woods announces that the Administration of the federal rent stabilization program remains unchanged under the new act. Eviction protections and landlord incentives persist. federal levels extend to April 30, 1953 in critical defense housing areas, with recontrol in noncritical zones set for September 30, 1952. City controls may extend to April 30, 1953 if local housing shortages are declared.
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Office of Rent Stabilization
Irghe FE
Woods
Repossession Requested for Lincoln Coupe on Brown Property
Police were urged by Frank Brown of the Brown Cadillac agency to remove a Lincoln coupe parked on his lot for over a week. Earlier, authorities were told the vehicle belonged to the Commercial Credit Company.
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Frank Brown
Brown Cadillac Agency
Towers
Credit Com‘any
Predicting 25 Deaths Over July Fourth Holiday Travel
Illinois police warn the July fourth weekend could see 25 deaths and 875 injuries on highways as crowds visit parks beaches and picnic grounds. They urge limited travel if possible and offer four safety steps including early starts and careful speeds to reduce the toll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Joliet
Bandits Loot Joliet Tavern Owner After Closing Time
Bandits armed with a shotgun and revolvers robbed Andy Hucek, 71, at his Joliet tavern on Meeker Avenue at 1 AM. Hucek, owner of the tavern, was beaten and wounded, with over $100 taken from the cash register amid a planned getaway to a northbound Henderson Avenue car. A customer, John Soley, witnessed part of the robbery and Hucek identified two or more assailants.
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Andy Hucek
Meeker Avenue
Hucek
Hacek
John Soley
Charlesworth Avenue
Henderson Avenue
Williamson Avenue
Joliet
St. Joseph's Hospital
Joliet Plans Bigger Sixth Fourth of July Fireworks
Joliet set to host its sixth annual community fireworks display with a two hour pre show of singing and dancing by local acts. A six member professional crew will handle the main 45 minute pyrotechnic show featuring a painted Indian battle scene. The event is organized by Joliet Community Fourth of July Committee Inc with W. J. Bossingham as president and Vance Cummins as master of ceremonies.
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Joliet
W. J. Bossingham
George Clare
Cr. Oberwortman
Arthur Lumsden
See Lary
Frank J. Turk
Chamber of Commerce
John Anderson
Jaycee
Albert Cathay
John Long
Vance Cummins
Edweiad Richards
Cummins
W. E. Fay
Roy Gordon
George Hendricks
George Hausser
Phyllis Gustafson Burt
Mary Ann Pelin
Jane Anderson
Sopanos
Kelso Sharp
Ernest. Bucciarelli
Don Erickson
Joliet Police Seek Relaxed Uniform Rules for Summer
Joliet city officers seek approval from Commissioner Ed Franck to open shirts and roll sleeves for the rest of the summer. Franck says comfort may boost efficiency and will allow up to two folds, with strict limits to keep a dressed appearance.
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Joliet City
Ed Franck
Public Health and Safety
Franck
Joliet
French
Dholmcemen
St Patrick’s parish converts homes for school space
St Patrick’s parish will occupy three buildings near 708 W Marion St on Aug 3 to expand its school system. First grade enrollment already reaches 72, with total eight grade enrollment near 480 last year. The project includes 101 S Hunter Ave and 103 S Hunter Ave, converting one into school rooms and a convent, while 110 Willow Ave becomes parish club rooms.
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St. Patrick’s Parish
W.marion Street
Ada Vance
Marie Joachim
S. Hunter Avenue
Lenora Frey
Sisters of St. Dominic
W. Marion Street
John Stuckel
Willow Avenue
George Schovie
Joliet
Hunter Avenue
Ring Found by Girl Near Jackson Street Corner
Sandra Malsy 11 of 313 Polson Street reported finding a ring last evening at the corner of Jackson Street and Parks Avenue. Lester Smith 219 Lincoln Street reported the theft of a billfold containing $20 during swimming at Michigan quarry last night.
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Sandra Malsy
Polson Street
Jackson Street
Parks Avenue
Michigan Beach
Lester Smith
Lincoln Street
Michigan Quarry
Joliet Fire Department Promotional Examinations Set
The police and fire boards will hold promotional and entrance exams next Tuesday night at city hall for Joliet fire department members. Lieuts David Carter Charles Talley and Maurice Eddy seek captain promotions while many privates aim for lieutenant. An exam to fill the current eligibility list will also be given for prospects wishing to join the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police and Fire Boards
Joliet
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