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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1958
Page
3
County clerk figures show a $30,000 cost due to a Sept 2 special judicial election set by Gov Stratton instead of the November general election. Democrats accuse Republicans of delaying to influence the outcome while voters skip a low turnout race.
Veterans may earn diplomas and college credits by taking GED tests this Saturday. Tests run 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in room 219 at Joliet Township High School with Jefferson Street entrance open. Adults pay $4 for high school tests and veterans pay $3 for college tests.
City officials led by City Manager Chester B. Lewis outlined plans for a new municipal building to house police fire and public works with Civil Defense. The project could cost 2 to 3 million dollars with about half funded by federal government. Town seeks options including trade with utilities and rental of existing sites as current facilities are cramped and in poor condition.
Ingalls Park residents plan annexation petitions to join Joliet after a meeting with city officials. Co chairs Irvin Van Dyke and Clarence Haacke say signed petitions from voters and property owners in precincts 54 55 and 56 will indicate lot numbers. The city promises full services and will cover street light power costs currently paid by residents.
Ridgewood residents may lose street lighting unless the East Joliet Street Lighting project raises 300 dollars to cover power costs through January 1. Frank Ulrich, treasurer, appeals for prompt payments from delinquents while Fred Meyers Jr., project president, accepts partial 15 dollar dues.
Gloria H. Hicks, 15, of 1314 Chippewa street, arrested after being caught shoplifting at Kresge on N. Chicago street. She had over $58 in new merchandise. police held the girl in custody after Elizabeth Watts, a Kresge employee, summoned officers. Hicks admitted taking clothing from Kresge and Goldblatt. items found included a jacket seven skirts one piece of women's underwear and a sweater.
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