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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1941
Page
3
Emory Briggs of Joliet sought guidance on blueprint reading after completing a course at the special school. The program has served hundreds of men, equipping them with essential technical skills.
Mayor Jones faces a reshuffle as Lentz resigns to lead state prison industries and Todd follows, with McGinnis anticipated. Governor Green tames a Joliet shift while vetoing a Chicago parking lot bill that would have let cities lease or buy lots, sparing private business control.
State and local police seek a ring of car thieves after five vehicles were stolen in a single night. Two cars were recovered stripped of accessories. Victims include Jean Tezak of 457 Indiana Ave, Robert Kaffer of 118 Meda Ave, and James Murphy of 816 Second Ave, with three men reportedly seen near the scenes.
Three people were bitten by dogs yesterday. Malcomb Andrews, 10, of 318 Allen Street, was bitten by a dog owned by Peter Thomas of 63 Joliet Street. Milton Leman, 9, of 731 Plainfield Road, was bitten by a dog owned by Jacobson of 1251 Eligabeth. Mary Ber tansky, of 1315 Cora Street, was bitten on the ankle by a dog owned by Cx Jacobson.
Negotiations began in the Morrison hotel Chicago between railroad workers and management on wage hikes. Management aims to limit costs while operating unions seek a 30 percent raise and a $1.80 daily minimum, with nonoperating unions pushing 30 cent hourly raises and a 70 cent minimum.
City council extended the parking ban on Cass and Jefferson streets from waterway bridges to the Santa Fe viaducts this Saturday. State traffic engineer Fred Mason cited light congestion in a recent survey and urged further studies by city engineers. Jefferson Street merchants between Ottawa and Desplaines streets oppose the ban amid council discussions.
Miss Lorraine Littner 22 of Custer Park died yesterday at 1:30 PM in St Joseph’s hospital from injuries from an early morning crash during a heavy rainstorm. Driver Harry Wimpenny 23 remains in serious condition after his car hit a viaduct pillar on North Broadway. Inquest is pending.
Mrs Velma M Burns 32 wife of Wilfred Burns of the Herald News advertising staff died at St Josephs hospital after lingering illness She lived at 1307 Oneida Street She is survived by her husband three children Beverly Ann Donna Ray and Kay Marie two brothers Matthew W and Arvid Dee and Calvin Pidgeon of Lakeland The funeral will be at the Hunters Avenue home at 4.
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