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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1952
Page
3
The article calls for a shakeup in the police department over alleged ticket fixing and abuse of parking stickers by public employees. It argues streets belong to the public and officials should be held to the same standards as citizens, with swift action if wrongdoing is proven.
Will county farm adviser Wayne Churchill says corn in the region is in good shape with half tasseled and much in silk. He notes some low spots damaged by heavy summer rains but expects a good yield overall unless rare storms or drought occur. A bicycle theft report from James Oberg, 1010 Sherman Street, was filed yesterday.
Traffic authorities plan a new fix proof ticket format to curb misuse of parking and road laws. Officials note a rise in self styled inspectors and unauthorized parking by so called officials. An Inspector designated will oversee enforcement as the new ticket debuts.
The block between Ottawa and Ioliet on Clinton Street will close tonight as Will County rural youth groups demonstrate driving skills. Members will be selected to contest a statewide event. Roy C Rollins, director, will oversee the demonstration.
An automobile believed to belong to F. Lowery of Manhattan was towed to a public garage on police orders after remaining parked near 218 F Washington Street for 10 days. One tire was flat. Lowery may recover the car by paying towing and storage charges.
Dr. John F. Carey reports rapid progress on a polio rehabilitation center at Silver Cross hospital. Remodeling costs total about 25 000 dollars with equipment 10 000 to 12 000 dollars. The center aims to aid Will County residents and nearby regions, including Kankakee Grundy and Livingston counties, with polio rehabilitation and other injuries.
Jane Braham former Joliet Taft School teacher and Colorado College graduate sails from Seattle by August 10 to teach American personnel children in Japan for a year. She expects a Tokyo post and will join six Boston University classmates acting as her reception committee in Yokohama.
About 500 Joliet youths are expected to enter the August 7 pet show sponsored by the Association of Commerce. Prizes include top box and top girl, along with divisions for costumes, decorated wheels, and various pet categories. Entry is available through playground supervisors or 4-H leaders, with contestants aged 15 or younger. The parade starts at 2 p.m. with awards at Central School grounds after the march.
The Will County chapter of the Paralysis Foundation re elected Dr John Carey as chairman for the 14th consecutive year. Kent Bosworth was named 1952 drive chairman. The board spent 7 594 57 on rehabilitating 20 polio patients last year and has a balance of 16 026 40.
Stateville inmate Henry Lovall, 34, swallowed a broken tablespoon in his cell after receiving a money letter, then was sent to the prison hospital. Doctors planned possible surgery if the spoon fails to pass. Lovall, a 1938 Cook County larceny motor vehicle convict, has a history of parole and federal prison transfers.
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