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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1942
Page
3
The Joliet community laments lack of public housing and leadership as two large munitions plants choose Gary. Officials dismiss public housing, harming wages and local merchants while Gary expands nearby housing. Park plans drift as playgrounds risk neglect.
Carnegie-Illinois Steel notes wartime surge at Gary Sheet and Tin mills as hot strip capacity shifts to plate production. The 80 hot strip mill, rated 60 000 tons monthly, will reach about 65 000 tons in July for ships and other war needs.
John Best, 53, of Springfield, was arrested after a loop store manager reported pencils on his person. He paid 5.25 in fines for previous disorderly conduct and had his case continued for 10 days by Judge William E. Meade. He remains in the city bridewell pending police check on prior records.
The Spectator will publish on Wednesday of next week to give staff a longer weekend. The move ensures printers, reporters and executives enjoy a prolonged break while news and advertising still reach readers on Wednesday evening.
Government officials announce the Farm Security Administration constructed housing near route 66A that will house up to 2500 people. Wilmington and Elwood ordnance workers have first option. Dormitories are for single men at 4.25 dollars per person. double rooms 3.00. Trailers offer regular and expandable family units with water electricity and furnishings.
Prominent attorney Arlington R. Maute is named defendant in a divorce suit filed by Gladys Maute in the circuit court. She alleges desertion in June 1941. the couple, married in Champaign in 1929, reached a property settlement in lieu of alimony and other rights. There are no children.
A 7:30 p.m. gathering in the library basement will review findings by the Illinois State Water Survey on Joliet area water. State chemists have sampled wells and measured static levels as Arthur M. Buswell attends this briefing with industry school hospital and munition plant representatives.
Charles F. Wallwork, display manager of G. A. Ducker and Company, chosen by Treasury Secretary Morgenthau Jr. as Joliet executive chairman for the National Victory Display campaign. He will organize local display experts and direct activities on government messages, with nationwide support from Sears Roebuck and Co. and others. The effort promotes war bonds and stamps via storefront windows with merchant cooperation nationwide.
Vice President Wallace will dedicate Stern Park Gardens in Joliet with state and national dignitaries invited. The Lidice renaming and Light of Liberty Memorial dedication on July 12 will honor Lidice martyrs, with 25,000 expected attendees and Chicago leaders aiding the effort.
Will County youths aged 18 and 19 must register Tuesday at the selective service headquarters on Scott Street. Ray Bassett says there will be no lottery. registration order depends on birth dates and alphabetical grouping. About 145 men will depart July 3 for next service contingent. others sworn in June 23–24 return home until July 6 to Camp Grant.
City officials announced that bids for the garbage contract will be opened Monday afternoon during the regular city council meeting. William Fritz, whose contract was terminated on the council vote, will collect garbage for ABC.
Will county coroner Dr E A Kingston will hold an inquest tomorrow at the Elwood Ordnance plant administration building into the June 5 explosion that killed 48 people. Witnesses will include workmen and plant officials. a coroner jury will determine the dead and issue 12 death certificates for the unidentified. The exact cause may never be known due to the high death toll at the scene.
Joseph H. Hartley county clerk received seventy five thousand dollars from the state treasurer as Will county’s share of motor fuel tax paid by local motorists. The funds go to the good roads fund and will be spent on improving or building roads in Will county.
Joliet residents are invited to host soldiers for meals or evenings via the local USO branch. Local organizers encourage families or individuals to notify the USO office with their decare and other details to arrange stays and hospitality openings for service members.
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