Man Rescued Alive After Cave-In At Home Site
Larry Churnovic a 16 year old bricklayer was trapped under four feet of dirt while laying tile for his own home in a ten foot ditch. Neighbors and family aided the rescue with hands and shovels as Captain Talley and Joliet firefighters supplied oxygen. He survived with a three inch air pocket and praised being alive as he recovered in hospital.
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Vic
Churnovic
Larry Churnovic
Jim Batusich
Nick
Bob
Tom Talarico
Edward Vancini
Dick Carter
Tony Lapinski
Fred
Ed Mufich
Nat Bubick
Charles Talley
Joliet Fire Department
Charnovich
Lockport
Bob Churnovic
Mary
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Public vs private control of water power debate spans eras
A historical overview traces the Hoover dam dispute from early 20th century policy debates. It notes three possible government approaches, highlights Wilbur's 1930 decision to sell power via bids, and recalls remarks by Hoover and Norris showing enduring tension between public ownership and private use in hydroelectric projects.
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Washington
West
Hoover Dam
Coolidge
Wilbur
Southern California Edison Company
Los Angeles
Arizona
Nevada
Harding
Herbert Hoover
San Francisco
Colorado
Hoover
Madison Square Garden
Republic
Owen D. Young
General Electric Company
National Electric Light Association
Atlantic City
George Norris
Nebraska
Theodore Roosevelt
Congress
General Treasury
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Notlee liquor license retention debated by city commission
City liquor board found insufficient evidence to revoke Notlee Package Store license at 305 S Chicago. Incident report cites Chris Bates Tousana 18 found drunk at Clinton and Chicago June 12 claiming liquor source, later giving conflicting statements about patronage and vendor Constance Montello. Commission urges tavern owners to bar minors and stop bottle deposits.
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City Liquor Commission
Notlee
Chicago Street
Chris Bates Tousana
Ontario Street
Clinton
Chicago
Constance Montello
Pageant designates four Special Days for Joliet event
The 1955 Pageant of Progress at Joliet Memorial stadium July 28 to 31 names four Special Days. Clair Hemphill leads Agricultural Day July 28 with Will county groups honored. Youth Day July 29 is led by Verne Cracker with William Jasinek and Louis Bottino assisting. Business Industry Day July 30 is guided by D F Davis with George Armstrong and Meade Baltz aiding. Community International Day July 31 is chaired by J L Fifer with Monsignor assisting.
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Joliet Memorial Stadium
Hugh Bonar
Bonar
Joliet Township High School
Clair Hemphill
Manhattan
Park Board
Verne E. Cracker
William Jasinek
Joliet Park District
Louis Bottino
Lockport Township
D. F. Davis
Northern Illinois Gas Company
George Armstrong
Caterpillar Tractor Company
Meade Baltz
Joliet
Board of Supervisors
Will County
J. L. Fifer
Monsig
How to Obtain Birth Records Through Census Bureau
The Census bureau can provide evidence of birth rate and place for those unable to obtain birth certificates. Copies of census records serve as substitutes for age and birth location for employment Social Security benefits and insurance. Applications are available from the Joliet Association of Commerce at 33 W Van Buren Street.
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Census Bureau
U. S. Department of Commerce
Arthur J. Lumsden
Joliet Association of Commerce
Health Department
W. van Buren Street
Pageant Parade to Open 1955 Pageant of Progress
City Councilman Edward J. Daniel leads plans for the Pageant Parade inaugurating the 1955 Pageant of Progress. Bonar notes efforts to gather representatives and provide top entertainment with church leaders and local executives coordinating in Ottawa.
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Nor M. J. Butala
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Robert Hammil
Ottawa Street Methodist Church
Bonar
Fifer
Joelet Federal Savings and Loan Association
Edward J. Daniel
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Christian Science Monitor
Notlee Liquor
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