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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1952
Page
2
970 Texas Co. workers in Lockport walk out in solidarity with a national oil workers strike after foreign pickets appeared at gates. Local 222 had earlier approved a strike by a 419 to 380 vote, bylaws differ from International rules, and negotiations have stalled for seven months.
The Spectator introduces a new comic strip figure named Looie created by Chard Vaughan. He debuts today as he rents one of his pet peeves, with weekly drawings showing his rising blood pressure. Readers may send ideas for future cartoons to Looie c/o The Spectator.
J. M. Dawson, superintendent of Globe Oil, says 400 Local 517 members will strike tomorrow at midnight. A 12:01 strike yesterday was called off by the union. Lawson reports a 48-hour notice to management if a walkout occurs. No movement of Globe products since last night.
Theodore Polley was chosen president at the Will County Heart Association annual meeting at Woodruff Clinic. Officers include Charlies Willison as vice president and J B Kochalka as secretary, with John Lang as treasurer. The group will offer the "A Heart of Home" slide film program this fall and plans to join the Will county council of social agencies.
Joliet Weather bureau reports current warm temperatures continue for at least another day. Forecast shows fair conditions tonight and tomorrow with little temperature change. Lows near 55 tonight, high around 80 tomorrow, and tomorrow night’s low about 50.
Joliet enterprise activity in April reaches a record 1,012,172 dollars in building permits issued for 53 units to Patrick D. Fahey. The breakdown includes 28 residential repairs 27,537 dollars 12 non residential repairs 15,935 dollars 96 new homes 938,300 dollars nine garages 7,900 dollars two new buildings 13,000 dollars and one building dismantled 500 dollars.
Elmer Schramm of Wilmington avoided a robbery on Route 66 when two men in a waiting car demanded money after a car breakdown. He dropped his billfold to reveal no cash, stepped on it, and a revolver fired over his shoulder before the pair fled. Both suspects are described as about 5'9" and 150 pounds, hatless.
With 3500 workers at American Steel and Wire and Carnegie-Illinois Coke Plant on strike, the government resumes temporary control after a circuit court postpones enforcement of seizure. The stay lasts until the Supreme Court acts, and union leaders promise peaceful picketing with limited access at gates.
Fifty five Joliet firefighters will undergo a uniform inspection Saturday under Fire Chief Arthur Dillon and Commissioner Ed Franck. Shortages kept Dillon from postponing, while Police Chief Ervin Roe pushes his annual check to May 22 due to similar supply issues.
City officials debated site options for a new west side fire station near Pershing school versus Campbell Street and Prairie Avenue. Commissioner Ed Franck urged prompt action, citing delays and planned land use for a water tower, with residents demanding protection and critics pressing for public sentiment.
Joliet's traffic woes prompt Capt. Orville Belfield to push enforcing strict rules. He seeks truck rerouting, one sided parking on busy streets, synchronized signals, and heavier enforcement to curb red light running and double parking amid staff shortages.
Anthony Perona, 62, of 900 Sherwood Place, an official of Farrell Manufacturing, was reported improved at St Joseph's Hospital after collapse at the Rivals club on N Broadway. Fire department aid and police removal followed. physicians ordered further examination. He has been prominent in civic groups and was attending a meeting when taken ill.
County Judge John C. Cowing denied John J. Filas motion to suppress evidence seized during January inspections at his Rockdale plant. Filas faces charges of unlawfully distributing horsemeat to retailers without a wholesale license. Judge ruled the Department of Agriculture seizure complied with the Pure Food statute and did not violate rights.
The Spectator publishes May 1 1952 in Joliet Illinois. It lists publisher William R McCabe as Tilliam R McCabr and notes weekly publication. Office address 107-113 W Cass St Joliet Illinois. Subscription rates $2.60 year by mail, $2.60 by carrier monthly 50c Bingie copy 5c back copies 10c.
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