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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1958
Page
2
Joliet officials discuss traffic safety as speeding and accidents rise. The 1956 57 and 1957 58 budgets each appropriated 2500 for a speeding timing device, while the 1958 59 plan lists 2000 in a contingent fund for the device.
Joliet officials debate radar and electrical timing for speed control. Chief Trizna and State's Atty Masters endorse it for safety, while the mayor calls for open enforcement and posted signs. A push to expand the traffic division accompanies the radar plan.
Captain Lommie Randolph of the Joliet police warns children to stay away from the old Davi quarry at the south end of Hunter Avenue. Police will patrol the area and arrest persistent trespassers on private property.
Officials consider legal methods to assess property owners for new and repaired sidewalks before a city wide program. A survey estimates a $10 million cost. Corporation Counsel Bru mund says a special assessment package could launch the plan. Issuing sidewalk warrants could push costs high, favoring private installation. The city manager showed some.
A H Gent chief engineer of the Illinois Inspection Bureau will meet Joliet officials led by City Manager Chester B Lewis and Corporation Counsel Paul Brumund to discuss fire protection for property owners outside city limits. Topics include fire protection districts special assessments and compensation for city equipment and personnel. Joliet realtors Les De Gens and Thomas Sprague arranged the meeting on the mayor James P Hennessy’s suggestion.
Concern grows as lawsuits against the city mount from residents injured by defective or missing sidewalks. Officials said repairs are underway and audits are planned to curb future claims.
The city plans remedies after floods hit Krings Acres and Marycrest. City engineers say the sewer system is inadequate and missing catch basins. A 15 inch line to run 300 feet could cost about $12 000 with 25 percent city funding. The city manager blames previous administration for inherited field problems. Marycrest was annexed in July 1953.
Jolietans visiting the Brussels World's fair will see two familiar faces from home. Mrs Lawrence E.ton of Maywood formerly of Joliet appears as a model in Eastman Kodak's fair exhibit. A photographer submitted the image to the company which chose it for the Brussels display. Mrs Dutton, former Louise Johnson, visits Joliet often where family remains.
Entry records show The Spectator The People's Newspaper as a second class publication at the Post Office with dates tied to October 1940 and March 1997, indicating changes in status and postal handling.
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