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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1960
Page
3
The article honors national Hospital Week May 8 to 14 and salutes Silver Cross St. Joseph and Sunny Hill Sanatorium for their 24 seven care. It notes hospitals face financial strain while delivering prompt modern treatment and urges public support to help them expand and extend lifespans.
Elmer E. Geissler maintenance supervisor reports Dutch Elm disease ravages easing. Over the past two years more than 50 elms removed to halt spread. Only three elms slated for removal this Spring as remaining trees appear healthy.
The decision to lease about one sixth of the Central school site on Chicago Street to F W Woolworth Co ends a long dispute over its use. The lease runs 15 years with five 5 year renewal options and is contingent on subleases approved by the school board.
Illinois Bell Telephone Co and the Communications Workers of America AFL-CIO reach a three year contract covering about 8,000 operators with wage boosts from $1 to $2.50 weekly. The deal costs roughly 1.3 million annually, runs May 1 to May 4 1963, and includes new hospital medical expense coverage and higher pensions and life insurance. ratification by members due by May 13.
City announces three traffic moves due to Jefferson St bridge repairs. Cass and Western Aves become westbound to Center St, Jefferson St runs east from Center to Joliet High, and Joliet St becomes two way between Jackson and Washington. City crews adjust signals today.
Oliver Shiner of 121 Baker filed in Circuit Court Wednesday a 200000 damage suit arising from an accident at the New Illinois Bell Telephone Co building site in Morris. Co defendants include the telephone company 8 Nielson Construction Co and an unknown crane operator. Shiner, employed by the construction firm, was struck by a crane May 17 1958 while working on the project. He seeks 100000 from the construction firm and crane operator and 100000 from the phone company.
Joliet and Hillcrest stage displays for Armed Forces Week May 14 to May 21 with open house at Rockdale Naval and Marine Reserve centers and Camp-bell Army Reserve center. Static displays in downtown Joliet and Hillcrest Shopping Center feature bands ROTC drill, and military equipment including a Niki missile and Civil Air Patrol gear.
Will County Welfare Services committee will gather facts on aging at a Tuesday night meeting in Woodruff room to prep for January's White House conference. Chairman Mrs. Ralph C. Murphy notes the session runs 7 45 p m with ex officio members including James G. Meade and Frank H. Masters. Data focus on goals to improve employment for older adults, secure adequate pension income, affordable housing, retirement preparation, and reducing illness and social maladjustment in old age.
The Morgan Paint Co of Joliet was awarded the traffic paint contract after city council approval of City Engineer Bernard Prola's recommendation. The bid amount is $3,080.
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