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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1950
Page
3
A gateway proposal to amend the Illinois constitution faces a November decision. Supporters warn it could halt calls for a full constitutional convention while opponents fear it would invite continual amendments and confusion. The plan allows three proposals per biennial election and weakens the majority vote requirement, but its effects on minority efforts remain debated.
Joliet federal offices prepare for Fiscal 1951 with moving day for the internal revenue collector and the social security field office. The revenue office relocates to Baskin building with a larger space and new vault, while the social security office shifts to the same building on Monday. The Housing Expediter agency faces uncertain funding past June 30, and the census district office will close tomorrow. The post office plans no changes, and veterans dividend inquiries spike as deadlines loom in several states.
Two prisoners filed habeas corpus petitions in circuit court claiming illegal detention. Henry Wittie says Illinois parole terms violated when Iowa authorities kept him past his parole and failed to provide parole papers. Ralph Netzler argues lack of notice about a second term after Vandalia release renders his confinement unlawful.
Mrs. Ray Carlson of North Cedar road Homer township reported to the sheriff that a prowler awakened her and her husband around 3 30 a m last Saturday. The intruder fled to a roadside car and left behind a can of corned beef in the yard as a distraction. Deputies advised not turning on yard lights and to call the sheriff if bothered again.
Damages totaling 15300 are sought in circuit court from July 5, 1949, crash at the U S routes 66 and 52 intersection in Troy. Lena and Ezra Dalton of Peoria sue Erwin Beskow for violations of traffic light and safe speed laws. Lena seeks 10000 for injuries. Ezra asks 300 for vehicle damage and 5000 for loss of service as husband. The couple requests a jury trial.
Charles McGann, 66, a former railroad worker with no fixed address, was sentenced to six months in the state farm at Vandalia for vagrancy. It marks his 11th term in 12 years and his 28th county jail spell since 1936, with 10 prior releases to Vandalia and one noted as excellent. Also sent to Vandalia were William Newman, 75, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, for three months and Louis Cox, 29, of North Carolina, for six months.
Lloyd Kelly of Lockport quits as financial secretary of the Old Timers Baseball Association citing time constraints. In his letter to president John L. Jevitz he notes his Joliet ballot history and past Hot Springs trip, and praises the officers while wishing the group continued success after 25 years in Will county baseball circles.
Fred Whatlon of 1160 Black Road reports a minor collision with a truck at Ottawa Street and Crowley Avenue yesterday. The truck exceeded legal length with steel loads protruding beyond allowed limits. state police ordered the driver to reload and comply with regulations.
Mrs Ella Eliott aged 62 from 814 Croghan Avenue was improved today at Silver Cross hospital after an asthma attack at home yesterday. Fire department ambulance took her to the hospital around 3 45 p m after two firemen used an inhalator on her for 45 minutes.
Folger A. reported to police last evening that a hit and run driver damaged a Fender and other parts of his automobile parked near his home on 2000 Town Avenue.
Joliet plans a 7 pm program at the municipal airport featuring a black light Romani dance to Gypsianna sung by Norma Flory, plus local acts Harold Baude Jr and others. At 9 15 pm a 45 minute fireworks show costing 1000 dollars includes patriotic outlines and The Battle of Midway. Airport traffic closes at 4 pm. rain date next clear night.
Julius Mitchell, 49, of 15 N Bluff Street was bruised when hit by a car while unloading merchandise from a truck at Sty's tavern on Route 52 in Troy. The collision was reported to the sheriff's office by St. Joseph's Hospital. The driver was Tony Governak, 23, with no address listed.
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