Stateville Death Row Figures in Illinois Capital Punishment Debate
The article details inmates like Daryl Chessman and Lloyd Miller at Stateville, noting Miller's long stay on death row since 1956, recent court stays, and his behavior. It recalls Joliet's electrocution history, including 1935 triple executions, 1928 first deaths at Will County, and calls by Warden Ragen for a moratorium. It notes ongoing legislative activity and clerical views on capital punishment’s effectiveness.
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Stateville
Daryl Chessman
Illinois
Lloyd Eldon Miller
Canton
Ill
Hancock County
Miller
Joseph E. Ragen
A. A. Sorensen
Faith Bible Church
Parks
Joliet
Sorensen
Ragen
Illinois Supreme Court
Herman Frederick Weber
Peoria County
Collins St
LaSalle County
Arthur Thielen
Fred Gerner
John Hauff
Lake County
Claude Clark
Dominick Bresetti
John Brown
Will County
Gerald Thompson
Peoria
Thompson
U. S
Supreme Courts
Cook County
Chessmans
Eligius Weir
Bennett Named Joliet Telephone Manager At Illinois Bell
Edward F. Bennett, 35, named manager of Illinois Bell Telephone Co.'s Joliet exchange after succeeding W. G. Rowbotham Jr. He previously ran the Sterling office for four years and served in World War II. He and his wife Jane have two daughters.
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Edward F. Bennett
Illinois Bell Telephone Co
Joliet
W. G. Rowbotham Jr
Peoria
Bennett
Illinois Bell
Sterling
Joseph J. McGuckin Jr
Springfield
Millikin University
Europe
Jane
Cheryl
Debra
McGuckin
Joliet Catholic High School
Joliet Junior
W. C. Rowbotham Jr
Rowbotham
Firemen Aid Stricken Man at Home
Robert E. Smith age 28 of Collins Street was taken by fire department ambulance to Silver Cross hospital after illness at his residence. Firemen Robert Beckler and William Telfer responded to the call. He was admitted for observation.
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Robert E. Smith
Collins
Silver Cross Hospital
Fire Department
Robert Beckler
William Telfer
Smith
Bonds for Civic Center Joliet Will County
Proposed eight million dollar bonds for a Joliet Will County civic center project dated March first nineteen sixty. Bonds mature annually over eighty years with principal due March first and semi annual interest payments.
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Joliet-Will County
Joliet Hit By Fresh 3-Inch Snowfall With High Drifts
Joliet area dug out after another 3 inch snowfall whipped by northwest winds. Drifts reached 7 to 8 feet in spots making roads impassable. Police note open highways with cautious driving urged. Crews treated hills and intersections overnight. Clearing weather and a drop to 5 to 15 below zero expected tonight. Downstate reports up to 10 inches of snow and rain mixed with snow spreading southward.
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Joliet
Joliet selects police exam date for 1960 eligibility list
Twenty one Joliet men have filed for the Joliet Police Department examination to be held Monday March 14 at city hall near the Joliet Public Library. The test starts at 7 30 p m to form an eligibility list and add officers as budget allows. Chief Trizna seeks seven new members. budget may allow two initially. Applications from Burke R Mead due by March 9.
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Joliet
Jack Rohlf
Public Aid Revises Indigent Burial Policy in Illinois
Illinois Public Aid approved a new burial policy affecting indigents. Relatives may now request funds for burial. medical schools may claim unclaimed bodies within 10 days when relief is given. Commission officials anticipate further modification and plan a March 11 meeting.
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Illinois Public Aid Commission
NIU President to Address Will County Principals Dinner
Dr. Leslie A. Holmes president of Northern Illinois University will speak at the 11th annual Will County Principals and Superintendents Association dinner in the Masonic Temple March 9. The meeting begins at 6 45 p m according to association president Charles E Oswalt.
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Leslie A. Holmes
Northern Illinois University
Will County
Principals and Superintendents Association
Masonic Temple
Charles E. Oswalt Association
Postal notice archival line appears in Joliet paper
Reading shows a second class mailing statement for Joliet Illinois dated October 1 1940 and filed under the 1897 act indicating the post office designation for publication.
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Joliet
Illinois
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Stateville Penitentiary Death Row
New Joliet
Civic Center
Joliet‘s “Chessman
NIU
the Spectator
the People
William R. McCabbe
the Spectator Pulishing Company
Specta
Cass Street
Roliet
Sinote Telephone
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