Pork Barrel Ditch Project Spells Flood Trouble Here
The Joliet flood problem worsens as a $20 million Salt Creek dredging plan to move floodwater into Des Plaines and Joliet faces opposition. Critics argue a cheaper impoundment on forest preserves could curb floods, while lawmakers push for costly drainage and cement work.
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Veterans Parade Signals Joliet Memorial Day Rally
The Will County Council of Veterans Organizations plans a 1965 Memorial Day parade in Joliet next Sunday at 1 30 p m with Grand Marshal Edward J Daniel commander Carl R Jeppson and Harold Daily as chairman. Participating groups include service and National Guard units city and county officials bands color guards and ROTC units from Joliet Central West East and other schools. Police motorcycle escort leads along Chicago Street with dignitaries in attendance.
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Student Work Ads Run Free
The Spectator and local firms sponsor a free student job ad program. High school and college students receive a coupon in today’s paper and must return the filled form by Wednesday at 2 p.m. to help fund vacation expenses and school preparation.
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