City Hall Shakeup Looms After August Deadline
Mayor James P. Hennessy plans key changes after the Aug 15 deadline for department heads to submit reports on operations personnel history recommendations and equipment needs. City Manager Chester B. Lewis faces council criticism while two department heads provide a water and sewer plan calling for new gear more staff and expanded reservoirs.
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James P. Hennessy
Hennessy
Chester B. Lewis
Lewis
Campbell St
Taft Area Residents Plan Supreme Court Fight Over Northwest Sewer
Taft Area United Neighbors leaders announced they will seek Illinois Supreme Court review if needed to block the Northwest side storm sewer project. About 200 residents met at Hafford Junior High with lawyers retained to fund and pursue litigation, outlining estimated legal costs around 5 000 dollars and pledges totaling 1 272 dollars.
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Taft Area
Board of Local Improvements
John Krohn
Krohn
Supreme Court
George Ulbrich
Krings
Ulbrich
Atty. Loughran
Jorgen Madsen
Berlinsky gains in recount suit for city seat
Maurice Berlinsky who lost to Anton Grohar by 13 votes last April edged ahead as recounts proceed in County Court. After 32 of 37 districts recounted, Berlinsky trails Grohar by 24 votes, with Edward Daniel losing 3 and 5% of ballots contested awaiting Judge Cowing ruling. Recounting aims to finish today.
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Maurice Berlinsky
Joliot
Nicholas Kirincich
Anton J. Grohar
Forest Park
Berlinsky
John C. Cowing
Edward J. Daniel
Grohar
Edward Daniel
Joliet
Daniel
Ceiling Collapse Damages Price Plumbing in Lansing
Four people escaped injury when a large portion of the ceiling fell at Price Plumbing and Heating Supply Co. in Lansing. Assistant manager Lester Lindstrom and two customers fled as dust and debris blocked the showroom. building inspectors later estimated $10,000 in structural damage and restricted access until repairs.
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Price Plumbing and Heating Supply Co
E. Cass
Lester Lindstrom
Floyd Gordon
Walter Wagonner
Leonard Randels
Trance. Randles
Lindstrom
Final Booking Window for Spectator Friendship Tour
This weekend is the last chance to reserve passage abroad for the Spectator Friendship Tour. Aug 1 closes reservations for the all inclusive trip to Europe via Sabena Belgian Airlines, in cooperation with Henley Travel of Joliet and American Tourist Bureau. Cost is 998 dollars, covering transportation meals lodging fees entertainment and tips.
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Europe
Sabena
Henley Travel Agency
Joliet
American Tourist Bureau
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