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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1958
Page
3
An editorial praises police and fire department bravery in rescuing citizens, notes dangers to their health, and argues they deserve pay increases. It contrasts their risk with desk work and highlights public concern after a drunken driver killed a 12 year old girl, urging justice.
Four Joliet youths from Lockport Township High School were caughtabout 12 15 am at the Piggly Wiggly in Mary Croat with 32 58 dollars worth of merchandise. Detectives Edden and Sonnenberg noted hidden cigars razor blades toothpaste gum and soap buckets. They were released on 500 bond to their parents to appear today.
John Gleason Jr. national commander of the American Legion will be guest of honor at Homer Dahringer post in Waukegan. On March 20 he will formally dedicate a new addition to the Legion home.
Military and civilian ordnance experts from across the United States met at the Hotel Louis Joliet for a top secret conference on ordnance problems. Talks behind closed doors sparked speculation that Joliet Arsenal may become a missile parts center, while OAC advertised 40 new skilled positions.
The Joliet Public School board accepted Harris Trust and Savings of Chicago as the best bid for 700000 in tax anticipation warrants at 2 percent interest. It approved payrolls totaling 217450, hired Norma Ferrell Mary Peraud JoAllyn Bidner as teachers at 4100 yearly, added three non teaching staff, and accepted two resignations.
Two Joliet police officers Sgt. Jerome Kren and Patrolman Richard Chizmark received letters of commendation from Chief Joseph Trizna for diving into icy Illinois water to save 23 year old Charlotte Polecyn. Fireman Ed Peters and William Ingraham aided in the rescue. Polecyn was saved but her father Harry Polecyn died of a heart attack after the incident. Both officers had prior commendations for off duty vigilance.
A 24 page Building section highlights advertisements stories and pictures to aid proposed building or remodeling projects. Readers are guided to turn to page 21 for detailed content.
The Green Valley Fruit Market at 1200 Channahon Road was entered overnight as owner Jim Koukas reported to Deputy Wayne Thornburg. A radio valued at 39 dollars, seven cartons of cigarettes, and a quarter inch drill were stolen. Entry was gained through a back door left standing open.
Joliet Grade School and Baird Parents associations present budgets totaling about 20000 for the year to support band and orchestra activities. The reports show allocations for contest expenses instrument replacement and special trips with salaries largely excluded. Dr John W English superintendent presented the budget figures to the school board.
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