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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1946
Page
3
A farmer recalls buying three red young sows for 50 dollars each, noting litters and growth as prices shift with or without price controls. He argues against price fixing, says free markets could yield profits, and discusses costs from feeding, shipping, and processing beef as OPA remains unsettled.
Ronald Murray, 10, of 221 Fifth Street, Lockport, suffered second and third degree burns on both hands when a cherry bomb explosive was ignited in his care. He was treated for shock at Dr. E. J. Viskocil’s home and then transferred to St. Joseph’s Hospital for observation and further care.
Charles J. McKeown returns to Savage, Holbrook and McKeown after 39 months as an army officer. He served at the army ordnance headquarters in Cleveland and previously worked as assistant corporation counsel and assistant state's attorney. The McKeowns will reside at 820 Mason Avenue.
In Frankfort Illinois Christ Reimker a slaughterer residing on Route No 1 consents to an injunction restraining further slaughtering beyond quota A suit filed in U S District Court Chicago by enforcement attorneys from the Peoria district Office of Price Administration under Slaughter Control Order No 2
Secretary of State issues articles of incorporation for a not for profit water group. Albin Leksander John Seehafer and Herman Lindberg form the Scribner Street Water Association to furnish water to its members only.
Joe Chovan driver for Will County Cleaners left a note on the steering wheel of a car damaged yesterday near Cass and Chicago streets. The car owned by Anton Ellena was damaged with left front fender and door. Vivian Harty later reported she drove Ellena's car.
Heirs of the late Charles E. Larson filed a petition with the probate clerk to appoint Edward C. Larson administrator of the $3 750 estate. Heirs include Paul Larson and Clarence L Larson of Wilcox Street and Stevens Avenue and a grandson George C Larson of 1515 Dickens Street.
The piece argues the sun can rise without the Office of Price Administration and criticizes Congress for its handling of wages and prices. It links price rises to shortages, names associations and figures, and urges Congress to follow the President’s path to restore honor amid economic strain.
The West Park water and sewer improvement, costing over $100,000 to nearby property owners, faced delays due to copper pipe shortages but now expects completion in the next weeks. Congressman Kelly and Mayor Janke coordinated with Fahey to release 10,000 feet of copper pipe and notify contractors that material is available.
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