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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1955

Page

8

Selfish Thinkers Lose Sight of Greater Good

A reflective note warns that those who focus only on themselves miss broader obligations and community concerns, urging consideration of others. It stresses social responsibility and interdependence in daily actions.

Toll Roads to Run 1800 Miles by 1955 End

The United States is poised to have nearly 1,800 miles of toll roads in operation by the end of 1955. This expansion reflects growing use of toll facilities to manage highway funding and maintenance.

United States

J P Phillips to mark 40 years with Public Service Co

Joseph P Phillips longtime Joliet Public Service official will celebrate four decades in utility work Saturday. He began as a wire man in 1915, served in World War I, and held roles in wiring building service and meter departments before becoming district supervisor of buildings and grounds. He and his wife Margaret reside at 306 Romayne with daughter Nancy and son John. a married daughter Margaret Arnold also lives nearby.

Joseph P. Phillips Romayne Street Public Service Company Joliet Phillips Margaret Nancy John Margaret Arnold

Forestry aid and laboratory positions open

The U S Civil Service Commission announces an examination for laboratory electronic mechanic posts with pay from 2950 to 5940 dollars yearly in Washington D C area laboratories. Applications for forestry aid and fire control aid with the Forest Service are open until further notice with starting salaries from 2750 to 3795 dollars. Ulrich Schultz at Joliet post office can provide more information.

United States Civil Servic Commission Washington D. C Board U. S. Civil Service Aminers Department of Agriculture U. S. Forest Service Ulrich Schultz Joliet

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