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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1932
Page
1
De La Salle high school from Joliet beat St Francis Athol Springs 52 to 21 at Loyola Chicago in the National Catholic tournament opener. Simon and McGann led scoring as Joliet built a large first period lead and maintained the advantage through all quarters.
Irene Webb 21 and Evelyn Webb 12 daughters of Mr and Mrs Michael Webb of 708 Wilcox Joliet suffered serious injuries when their car plunged from Route 4 about 20 miles from Joliet. Irene drove the car en route to Chicago for the National Catholic Basketball tournament at Loyola gym. Evelyn is believed to have a broken leg while Irene has cuts and possible internal injuries. Both were in St Joseph's hospital with condition listed as fair.
Joliet leaders concede failure to block government timetable for the Cass and Jefferson street bridges. Mayor Hennessy says no avenue remains to delay work while Col. Sultan and officials in Washington back Joliet’s protest, citing anticipated summer traffic disruption.
Joliet five would be hijackers vanished after attempting a hold up on Wednesday near Elwood during a raid by federal agents. They were taken to Cook County jail to await hearing. Readers were told to see continuation on page two.
Citizens petition for a test vote on daylight saving time as local officials face renewed interest after five years. Letters to The Spectator urge bringing the issue into public discussion and question why it remains buried.
William A. Hamilton the Joliet township highway commissioner Republican candidate led by 297 votes in The Spectator straw ballot. The three sided race heated up as election day approached with Hamilton at 696 votes this week while Emmett McGuire Democratic candidate trailed at 399 votes. Independent Morris had votes totals rising as the contest continued and Hjalmar Rehn Republican headed for state's attorney race.
City employees will next week receive back pay, in either cash or tax warrants, ending a long stretch of payless days. Mayor William A. Hennessy announced the plan, aiming to convert warrants into cash.
Rockdale village school will close for the season tonight with 425 pupils and 14 teachers unpaid as funds to sustain education and salaries are exhausted. County superintendent August Maye was informed, and school-board meetings failed to avert the shutdown after school hours.
The article notes winter’s retreat with Sunday at 1:54 p m as the snow king steps down and spring assumes the calendar. The forecast promises fair, slightly warmer weather for the weekend, with temperatures near 25 degrees rising to springlike ranges.
Fans mock Joliet high school officials as De La Salle Saint pursues a charity game. Joliet coach Mills cites association rules against exhibition games outside the group, while De La Salle coach Carroll favors the charitable matchup with City and Township aid at stake.
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