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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1944
Page
3
The letter argues Art Janke's administration failed to lead Joliet's police force reflects a lack of headship. It cites ill treatment by Sergeant Gus Anderson and Overby, a sick man attacked Tuesday, and calls for a city hall shakeup to prevent three more years of deteriorating governance.
A morning tribute at Rockdale Navy yards honored workers and unions for their war effort. Pfc. John Peart of the USMC described single handedly capturing an enemy machine gun nest and using the gun against the Japanese, killing 67. His unit then seized the Japanese supply base at Enogia New Georgia aboard an American cruiser. Peart fought in three major land battles and one sea action, losing a lung and suffering shrapnel wounds in a Japanese explosion.
Rumors claim Joliet draft boards favor men in local non essential jobs over those in defense plants. An investigation found that 2-B to 1-A transfers involved fathers in essential work who were previously deferred, with employers foreseeing inductions and training replacements.
An Army L-8 plane will arrive at the Municipal airport tomorrow for 30 days to train Civil Air Patrol Cadets. It will be flown by CAP pilots and cadets will get rides to become familiar with Army air corps flight operations.
Victor Meres 25 of 720 Henderson Ave remains gravely ill at St Josephs Hospital from gunshot wounds after being found acting oddly in the Joliet Building lobby Tuesday. Police say he was shot in the leg and foot while detained. he had shown no offense, only mental distress.
The Joliet Lions Club marks its twenty third anniversary with a 6 45 dinner at the Louis Joliet hotel. Edward Hampden Paine immediate past president of the International Association of Lions clubs will be principal speaker. Seventy five new members will be inducted during the event.
Commissioner Sehring ordered strict enforcement of the vehicle tax ordinance. Chief Overbey issued a general order directing all officers to check automobiles for current tax tags and fine owners who fail to display them.
One officer Earl Brooker quit after eight years on Joliet force. Joseph McCanna and Joseph Trousil were suspended and will face charges related to alleged conduct at a Coal, Coke and Chemical Workers union raid. The incident centered on an Ottawa Webster area meeting and money on a table. Both officers deny wrongdoing and plan to contest the charges.
Republican operatives in Will county organize door to door canvassing and hand marked ballots for George A Barr in the April primary. A C Jeffrey, titled Supervisor of the Mutuels, oversees fundraising and ballot preparation for Barr aligned candidates. Governor Green allies delay further visits as Stratton eyes State Secretary post amid Benson challenge.
East Side residents monitor Hickory Creek as rain continues and floodwaters extend. Many basements flood. Washington school remains closed. Officials call for bids to dredge and widen the channel to reduce future flood risk.
Cosima Cirrencione, 61, died yesterday morning at St Luke's Hospital in Chicago. She is survived by three sons Pvt Roger Cirrencione Sgt Jack Cirrencione Sgt Philip Cirrencione. three daughters Sarah Josephine Nataline and Mrs Jennie Bova of Chicago Heights. a brother Joseph Impallaria of Chicago. a sister Frances Rock of La Grange. and five grandchildren. She was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society of St Anthony's church and Ventimiglia Sicula. Remains are at Gerald Dames Funeral Home with funeral notice to follow.
The body of Al Tebeau a longtime figure in American baseball and sports arrives in Joliet for funeral services at Sacred Heart church tomorrow at 9 30 a m. He was father of Joliet’s Mrs Bert Staehly and formerly a Joliet merchant and sports official with ties to the New York Giants and Boston Braves.
Federal investigators charged seven Joliet Lockport and Rockdale dealers with handling spurious gas coupons in a Midwest cheating scandal. Among those charged is Jimmy Lapikas a state employee. Other defendants include Mary Froyd Lester Brett Joe Bebej Victor Seffner and Clarence Donisch all said to be tied to station operations or coupon supply networks. More arrests expected as the probe expands.
Will County Council delegates meet to discuss buying Elks home for the C I O. No formal decision made as leaders weigh purchasing property for the various locals. Unofficially about half of locals plan to contribute to a $75,000 building fund while total wealth is claimed to cover the cost.
John Woock, 54, longtime Lockport Post Office employee and a leader in American Legion activities, died yesterday afternoon at Edward Hines Hospital Maywood. He chaired Will County Draft Board No 1 for three years before resigning due to illness. He is survived by his wife Catherine and two daughters, plus three brothers and two sisters. Funeral details were to be announced.
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