Joliet Considers City Manager Post After Screening
Acting City Manager Jack Rohlf wins a blanket commendation from the Joliet city council while Councilman William H. Wilson urges hiring a new manager soon so Rohlf can focus on public works. Mayor Hennessy notes 37 applications were received, five were narrowed, three withdrew, leaving two as the remaining candidates after disqualifications.
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Jack Rohlf
Joliet
William H. Wilson
Rohlf
James P. Hennessy
City Manager Look Discussed By Local Council Members
Councilman John R. Barney urged qualified Jokiet area men for city manager. Councilman J. Walter Lowrey, head of the screening committee, proposed a meeting next week to plan steps to hire a city manager, though no date was set.
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J. Walter Lowrey
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Mayor seeks sewer and water control with Rohlf move
The mayor proposed giving Rohlf full jurisdiction over the sewer and water departments when moved to public works to improve service. He cited excessive home phone calls as evidence of poor accessibility and said a city hall phone system change will ease complaints.
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Rohlf
Public Works
Illinois considers non political judge selection plan in 1961 session
Atty. Gerald C. Snyder and Atty. Willis D. Nance announce a revived reform to appoint county and state judges from a non partisan candidate list. A governor selects from the list, then judges serve initial terms before running on their records. Details to be drafted by a joint Illinois and Chicago Bar association committee.
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Illinois
Chicago
Gerald C. Snyder
Illinois Bar Association
Snyder
Waukegan
Joliet Officials Eye Gambling Probe After Club Reports
Police Chief Joseph Trizna said he will probe bingo and card playing while federal IRS official Harold All told state officials after a Joliet area survey there were no wagering violations. Will County and Joliet area gambling stamps were discussed as city leaders meet with the acting city manager.
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Joseph R. Trizna
Harold R. All
Internal Revenue Service
Atty
Frank H. Masters Jr
Joliet
Will County
Masters
Director All
Wilk County
Condemnation settlement reaches 110000 for Welco Truck Stop
A Will County jury awarded Wells Petroleum Corp 110000 in a state condemnation suit filed Oct. 20 1955 over access to U S 66. Welco Truck Stop owners receive 90000 with 10000 to Albert Grove restaurant operator. It is the county’s largest such settlement.
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State of Illinois
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Ator
Will County
Joliet Plan Commission to discuss public housing sites
A Joliet meeting Friday afternoon will involve the Plan commission city officials and a study committee to locate suitable sites for public housing projects. Four potential locations will be reviewed.
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Joliet Plan Commission
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