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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1949
Page
3
The piece argues for stronger responses to juveniles who kill or commit serious crimes. It notes Diana Allen, age 13, drowned a seven year old neighbor, hid the crime, and later confessed. It criticizes Judge Bartley and supports State's Attorney Pearce in pursuing proper prosecution.
A grand jury returned a two count indictment charging 13 year old Diana Allen with murder by drowning in the death of 7 year old Snookie Johnson. The arraignment is set for Monday at 2 o clock with no bail. Diana remains at the state training school for girls in Geneva awaiting court.
William Fitzgerald a Joliet native and former WCLS broadcaster, served a year in blockaded Berlin as AFN program director with the Ninth Army and Second Armored Division. He and his wife and baby daughter Maureen Ann have returned to Joliet for a 30 day visit before returning to Berlin where they reside in the American sector. Fitzgerald produced a 45 minute silent documentary Behind the Blockade about life in Berlin during the blockade and plans to show it to local groups.
Police report a heavy speeding crackdown as motorists on Plainfield Joliet Jefferson and Railroad streets are arrested for speeds from 40 to 58 mph. Many sign waivers pay 7.25 dollars. others are ordered to appear in court with several awaiting magistrate Sprague’s decision.
Three accident cases settled in circuit court yesterday without a jury. Helen Hutchinson won 7300 against Arthur Engimann after seeking 17000. The Chick family received 2300 for Pamela Ann from Donald A Morin, totaling 41000 asked. The Loutoses settled 2800 from Darrell Eib after suing for 36000.
The city planning commission approved a disposal system to be set up on July 1 in Joliet. Sanitary land fills will be built on Moon avenue west of Larkin avenue and the Patterson road dump will become a fill. Fills will be open to the public with small operator fees.
Fitzgerald describes civilian relief in Berlin where nine radio stations supply entertainment and information to American troops. He notes electricity shortages during the blockade and that broadcasts from the United States arrive within a week, with some crossing the iron curtain. The Joliet family traveled by air to Germany and will return the same way.
Mrs. Susan Royce of DuPage township, a grand juror, publicly rebuked Judge James V. Bartley for criticizing the grand jury as it reconvened after a murder indictment against Diana Allen. She spoke for jurors who felt the criticism was unnecessary and noted delays due to prosecutors not being ready.
Kay Kelly 7 of Cherry Hill was hit by a man weighing about 200 pounds during a community picnic. She suffered a fractured leg, was taken to St Joseph's hospital for treatment, had the leg set, and returned home the next day.
George Iowa 508 State street reports a bicycle stolen or lost between 6 PM and 2 AM. The last sighting was near 505 EF Jackson street and the owner has notified the police.
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