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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1957
Page
3
The essay notes a tight labor market with scarce trained workers as area employers bid for applicants. It says graduates seek high pay, many enter government plants, and pride in workmanship is fading as focus shifts to paychecks. It urges finding work you enjoy and appreciating the ability to work.
At the request of 13 Chicago area communities including Joliet and Lemont the Illinois commerce commission ordered an independent investigation of Bluebird Coach Lines Inc. The cities allege inadequate service and seek a separate study of operations and facilities to determine riders' accusations.
A 6:20 p m meeting next Thursday at the Hotel Louis Joliet will discuss the proposed Joliet Will County civic center. James Downs of Real Estate Research Corp will describe the project and its impact on the citys future. Atty Charles M Robson of the Association of Commerce issued invitations.
A long illustrated piece profiles a petty criminal nicknamed Clarence, detailing failed criminal schemes and drug addiction, and contrasts his luck with a 200-pound metaphorical “missile.” It then reports the fatal hit-and-run of Manuel Rodriguez, a 60-year-old maintenance man, by James Stewart who admitted drinking before the crash.
General tests to be given at JTHS on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in room 2419. The fee is $4. Persons arriving for testing should use the Jefferson street entrance.
Lars Hansen, 67, of Morris, plans a month long trip to Norway to visit a brother he has not seen since leaving Stavanger at age 17. A retired Morris Paper mill worker, he will be joined by his wife Marie who visits America. He has three sons and three grandchildren. A surprise bon voyage party for 45 guests was held at Sherman Hansen’s home.
Two students from Joliet Township High School fought in a city parking lot after class. James Vandarakis, 16, was hospitalized with possible injuries including a broken nose and loosened teeth while Donald Joutras faced police questioning after the incident at St. Joseph hospital.
Stewart Dietrich age 28 of Glen Ellyn was seriously injured after falling 35 feet through an open floor opening while handing insulation at the East Side Junior High School under construction at Briggs street and Copperfield avenue. He was rushed by police ambulance to Silver Cross Hospital in critical condition with possible skull fracture and internal injuries. Dietrich, employed by James L Lyons Co of Chicago, fell when he lost balance and plunged six by three feet through the opening, according to foreman George McLeod of Glen Ellyn.
Winsor Jones of 310 Eastern Avenue Manhattan reported to the sheriff that a mailed package contained nine .38 caliber cartridges and a partially unreadable threatening note. The note included phrases about payment in advance and tampering with notice and was turned over to postal authorities.
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