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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1950
Page
3
The piece compares Canada’s dairy and meat surpluses to American farm overproduction caused by high price supports. It argues that sustained government protections create market inefficiencies, import pressure, and higher costs for nonfarmers, urging a shift to a program pairing security with farmer responsibility and risk.
Police were summoned around 10 30 last night by Mrs Williamson of 19 S May street to pursue a young prowler she said was peering through a rear window. The juvenile suspect described as 15 or 16, about five foot nine, with dark hair and a brown jacket, was not found when officers arrived.
Dick Schultz reported to the sheriff’s office that a radio and aerial were stolen from a garage at 1919 East Washington Street between Monday and Tuesday.
Heavy steel pipe destined for a Texas to Chicago pipeline via the Illinois waterway is moving by barge and rail. The Chicago District Pipeline project, centered in Joliet Will County, aims to bring Texas natural gas to Calumet City and create hundreds of local jobs. February traffic dipped about 40 percent from a year earlier due to a coal strike and Lockport lock repairs, though petroleum and grain shipments picked up after reopening.
The Spectator profiles eight Republican and one Democratic Grundy county sheriff hopefuls. Lee M. Kerty a long time teacher coach and youth leader in Morris runs as a Republican listing four platform planks. James W. Bell a former chief deputy sheriff is also a Republican candidate. Other Republicans include Joseph H. Olson Andrew Veronda David Wharrie J Russell Washburn John Cromwell and Hans Hexdall. Democratic candidate is Frank Vignocchi of Gardner.
Michigan state police told Joliet officers that the vehicle owned by Robert J. Robertson of 810 Croghan avenue was impounded at the Ford garage in Cassopolis Michigan. The car was described as not in running condition and without license plates. Robertson was contacted by police here.
Crews for the Joliet six county census get underway with an eight hour daily training session at 447 South Chicago Street. Arthur S. Golab of Chicago leads the sessions through next Wednesday as crew leaders prepare to train 18 to 20 enumerators each during the final counting week in March.
A Buick sedan parked before Goldblatt Liquor store contained multiple suits and an empty gin bottle. Police towed it to Palace garage amid links to three Chicago shoplifting suspects, Marion Patterson, Elizabeth Campbell, and Christine Treece, arraigned in police court.
Robertson kept his car at home while investigators flagged mixed up serial numbers. authorities reviewed the vehicle records and questioned equipment handling in the inquiry.
At the Hotel Louis Joliet a birthday event honors Peter H McCarthy on turning 83, with 41 years at the Morning Star mission. He notes two free things air and his mission, and recalls no accidents or police calls during his 41 years there. The Joliet charity aids stranded men and couples with free meals lodging and travel to destinations like Aurora or St Louis.
Arthur Veerman Sr of East Cass street sues John Kubinski for $10,000 alleging assault in a tavern at 1607 E Cass street on Nov 3. Veerman claims injuries prevented work and caused $500 medical costs and family distress from being struck in the jaw nose ribs and other parts.
Will County American Red Cross reports $18 700 raised to date about 35 percent of the $53 800 goal. Drive chairman Paul W. Friedrich announced the figure this morning and a progress meeting with division and precinct captains is set for Thursday evening at Ottawa Street Methodist church.
Early spring plans outline a Joliet industrial health camp to aid underweight boys and girls ages 6 to beyond 12. The Friedrich Binding and Embossing chairman leads a committee drawing ideas from national camps. Planned features include tented hikes shuffleboard crafts and rest light games to promote healthy weight gain. Registration set for May and counselors chosen from local companies and organizations.
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