City council urged to ignore pressure groups and act alone
A local editorial blasts self appointed advisors who push agendas on the city council. It argues past meddling blocked deals like Pat Faheys water works and warns against costly proposals such as a seven to eight million civic center. The piece calls for council independence and voter support.
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Pat Fahey
Raynor Hills Water Co
Raynor Hills
Fahey
Public Service Co
Cass and
Ottawa Sts
Hillcrest
Fire crew aids 3 year old after head injury
Ambulance team responds to 258 Western after noon on Wednesday finds 3 year old Billy Lawrence with a head injury. Firemen Robert Querio and Harold Loeffler transport him to St. Joseph hospital where he is admitted for treatment.
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A. Fire Department
258 Western
Billy Lawrence
Robert Querio
Harold Loeffler
St. Joseph Hospital
European Holiday Tour Preview Party Planned
A pre view party for the European Holiday tour is set for tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. at The Spectator offices 107 113 W Cass hosted by Sabena Beljica World airline officials Susie Spectator and The Spectator. Movies will show the tour sites and Chicago departure is August 12 with overseas travel via Sabena jet airliner. Free refreshments will be served and interested attendees are invited.
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Spectator
Sffices
W. Cass
Sabena Beljica World Airline
Susie
Chicago
New York
Sabena
Joliet Population Revised Up by Census Report
The 1960 census update places Joliet’s population at 66,359, up 3,351 from a May figure. City officials, led by Mayor Hennessy, praise annexation plans that add tax money and growth potential while seeking a Raynor Park population count to secure tax funds.
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U. S. Department of Commerce
Joliet
Hazel B. Christiansen
Department of Commerce
Christiansen
Paul Friedrich
Friedrich
James P. Hennessy
City building purchase plan hits council snag
City Council tabled the purchase of the Standard Oil building at 451 E. Cass after Acting City Manager Jack Rohlf prepared a floor plan and details. A councilman urged deferral, though most members favor buying the property, which lacks fire and public works facilities, prompting consideration of an alternative nearby site.
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Standard Oil
E. Cass
Jack Rohlf
Fire Department
Public Works Department
Cherry Hill explores routine transfer of junior high students
Cherry Hill school officials say sending seventh and eighth graders to Gompers Junior High in Joliet is a temporary, routine transfer. William Ricker district 212 president notes no joint meeting is needed as plan remains one of several options.
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Cherry Hill
Joliet
William
Ricker
Gompers
District 86
Verne E. Cracker
Rickett
Shoplifter Fined In Police Court
Delores Johnson a 38 year old of 713 Youngs appeared before Police Magistrate Martin Jackson after being caught shoplifting at Sears on May 13 she paid a 65 dollar fine in police court Wednesday.
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Delores Johnson
Youngs
Martin Jackson
Sears
Fire dept lacks modern equipment in Joliet
Fire Chief Harold Rasmussen told the Joliet city council that the department is short on large smoke ejectors, mechanically operated hammers, and replacement hoses after a Harvey Brothers fire at 108 N. Chicago. He suggested civil defense aid and asked the council to list needed items for consideration. Rasmussen noted the fire's smoky conditions and cited possible ignition sources like a cigarette or a light bulb near flammable material.
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Joliet
Harold Rasmussen
Rasmussen
Harvey Brothers Clothing
Chicago
Harry Brothers
Paul Friedrich
Rassmussen
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