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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1952
Page
3
Rockdale's only public school lacks funds after voters rejected a proposal to raise building and education taxes. Limited by low property values the district cannot carry on and may be forced to retain teachers under Illinois tenure protections. Citizens should recognize shared responsibility for education.
State officials press city to pursue a sewage disposal plant and set a site. A Patterson road tract surveyed by Consoer Townsend Associates fell through as landowner Humphrey Logan hiked the price. City officials Dunn and Woodspeed seek a workable solution amid state deadlines and a prior grace period granted by Mayor Janke.
City Clerk Arthur R. Blackburn will join the four day National Institute of Municipal Clerks conclave in Dallas Texas beginning May 17. He has served as a director for five years and will sit on the discussion panel addressing issues in cities with 50 000 to 75 000 population. About 1000 clerks from across the country are expected to attend.
Cloudy and cool conditions forecast for Joliet today with a high near 60 and a low around 46 tonight. Tomorrow expects more clouds and rain with a 60 high and 46 low.
Ruth Brannon remains at large after two postponements in the lunacy petition filed by her brothers Drs George and Landus Brannon. The hearing is reshuffled with witnesses unavailable, while Miss Brannon has chosen Manteno State Hospital for the interim.
Robert Evan once led the police eligibility list but his standing is tainted after police questioned him about a revolver fired in his neighborhood. A .38 caliber revolver was found in his car and recently fired, affecting his appointment prospects. Buckley faces county court charges for attacking and robbing James Miller, a Rock Island railroad section hand, with injuries and a $50 theft.
Florence Smoly of LaGrange Ernest Brown of Toledo were fined 40 and costs after Judge Martin Jackson ruled their public display of affection indiscreet. Samuel Smoly, Florence’s husband, asked police to arrest the trio.
Texas plant talks collapse over raise as International Oil Workers Local 222 remains on strike since last Saturday. Manager H S McCray offered 4.6 percent rise about 10 cents an hour while Local 222 leader Ellis H Henderson said demands dropped to 20 cents from 25 cents. Globe refinery Loc 517 and other plants report no meetings since prior Friday with unofficial demands around 18 cents. The national strike, nine days old, threatens gasoline supply. mediation attempts and wage board hearings stalled since last year.
Joliet police officers polish brass and press uniforms for today’s 3 p m inspection at headquarters. Commissioner Ed Franck and Chief Ervin F Roe will conduct the review, moved up from two weeks due to uniform delivery uncertainties.
Commissioner Ed Franck and two state inspectors tested all scales and weights in Joliet coal yards yesterday to ensure accuracy and compliance with weight regulations.
The Spectator tracked gas stations and bulk plants as a Joliet strike tightens supplies. Officials and managers report dwindling stocks at Standard Oil and Clayton Mobilgas sites, with some stations nearly exhausted while others hold out.
Poppy Day is set for May 2 in Joliet with Buddy Poppy Day on May 24. Veterans organizations, led by Carl R. Jeppson of Cantigny post VFW, plan fund raising to aid disabled veterans and their families. Representatives from United Spanish American War Veterans and multiple posts will participate in Cantigny post headquarters meeting to finalize plans.
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