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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1958
Page
2
Joliet Civil Defense officials will participate in the national 11 a.m. alert though the public will not be involved. The siren will sound for the drill but no widespread participation will occur locally.
Circuit Judge James V. Bartley swooped 166 civil cases from the docket and dismissed jurors after noting no two lawyers were ready to try any case. The order allows reinstatement if either side seeks trial, with deputies handling the paperwork.
Tonight will be cool with a low in the upper 30s. Tomorrow looks fair and warmer with a high in the 60s.
Downtown Joliet merchants launch a Park and Shop program offering free parking in 11 off street lots. Shoppers obtain a parking ticket stamped by merchants good for one hour free parking. The plan aims to reduce looping searches and meter violations.
Joliet Seaway Terminal Mechling Barge Lines and Sin clair Refinery will attend next Wednesday's city council meeting to oppose a five page ordinance restricting handling of inflammables on trucks rails and Illinois waterway craft. It requires certificates of fitness bonds and limited stay times with strict landings controlled by the fire inspector.
Chief Joseph R. Trizna announced police have no authority to pick the tow garage after accidents. Vehicle owners may designate their own tow, with city tow only when custody is with police or in cases of theft or abandonment or owner inability. Officers must avoid appearing to back private towing or repair businesses.
Donald Ruva, 33, of 14 N Broad Way, admitted biting several checks at Joliet businesses and was arrested on a check fraud complaint signed by Merle A King. He cashed $15 at Chicken Delight 504 Taylor St, with a "no account" mark from National Bank of Joliet, and later offered two more checks as part of the confession.
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