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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1960
Page
2
Will County church leaders plan a Monday push to enlist merchants in closing all nonessential businesses on Sundays. The Catholic diocese of Joliet and Will County Council of Churches join Joliet Chamber and labor reps to restore Sunday observance, urging stores to remain closed except for health, safety, and essential needs.
U S Steel announces a third Gary Sheet and Tin Mill line to produce galvanized and aluminum coated steel up to 60 inches wide and 14 to 28 gauge. The new line, expected to operate mid 1962, responds to rising demand for corrosion resistant sheets across autos, HVAC, and construction uses.
Joseph Fiske of Elwood is defendant in a $50 000 personal injury suit filed in the local Circuit court this week. Plaintiff Audrey M. Swikart of Chicago alleges permanent injuries from a two car crash on U S 66 A near Caton Farm Rd on Nov 22 1958 and charged negligence in operating his motor vehicle.
Mrs. Anna Wassmer files a $30,000 personal injury suit in circuit court alleging Clark Oil and Refining Corp. failed to remove snow and ice from the sidewalk next to their Clark Service station at 355 E Cass, causing a slip on the 500 block of Cass. Attorneys Albert H. Krusemark and Louis R. Bertani represent the plaintiff.
Treasury Secretary Andersen’s financial mission to West Cesmany appeared to fail and he is expected to depart for ports Wednesday. He sought immediate German aid to curb the outflow of ST and oeita.
Inmates at Will County Jail are slated to receive a turkey meal with trimmings on Thanksgiving Day. Sheriff Gilbert Knaier confirmed the plans to provide a holiday dinner to those detained.
A new Joliet commission led by General Electric’s Charles Miller aims to position Joliet as a premier industrial center in the United States. John Minzing named secretary. legal counsel Ebert W. Thomas. focus includes zoning, labor, codes, real estate, and attracting industries.
Farrell Manufacturing Co will honor 34 employees at a dinner next Wednesday at the Woodruff hotel for 1078 total years of service. Grant McDowell the club’s newest member will receive an anniversary watch.
Joliet author and longtime columnist Wells, active since 1946, argues for definite training in fundamentals of citizenship as practiced in a democracy. He stresses classroom instruction to cultivate informed, engaged citizens.
More than 30 state job holders have been dismissed last week after Gov. Stratton was defeated in his bid for a third term. The removals followed the election setback and affect multiple departments.
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