Speeding on Route 66 A Joliet Artery Ignites Fear
A Joliet reader describes daily speeding on Route 66 A between Joliet and the Joliet Arsenal. He praises upcoming police action and notes riders fear and danger while commuting with five passengers.
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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1952
Page
6
Nervous riders urge crackdown on unsafe driving
A rider describes widespread fear among employees and scarce rides. Workers fear retaliation if they speak out about dangerous driving and rely on neighbors for travel while hoping police crack down to ease the ordeal.
Sidewalks in Briargate Proposed for Joliet
Oct. 6 residents of Briargate urge immediate adoption of an ordinance to install sidewalks in all subdivisions. They note sparse sidewalks force pedestrians onto streets to reach bus lines and schools, creating hazards for motorists and children, especially in bad weather.
Speeding Problem in Joliet and Surrounding Areas
Readers report increasing speeding along Joliet routes toward the war plants south of Elwood. Drive-in patrons and Argonne plant workers race after performances, with drivers ignoring police. Call for stronger state police patrols and action from Springfield to curb the hazard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Elwood
Argonne
Springfield
Joliet Grid Clash Proposed for Thanksgiving Game
An earnest Joliet student at JTHS urges a Thanksgiving football matchup between JT and Catholic High. The writer argues the holiday game would attract a large crowd and boost school spirit, urging community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
JTHS
Catholic High
Juliet
Loss of work would slow down drivers Joliet
A Joliet Arsenal worker urges strict police patrol and boss notification after arrest tickets. He proposes suspending violators for days to curb speeding, warning of terrible accidents if enforcement is lax and noting 50 mph is fast on crowded highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Joliet Arsenal
U. S
Arsenal
Sunset Sunset Woodland Awe Inspires Abe Larson Poem
Sunset through the Woodland is praised as perfect and divine in ecstasy. The speaker declares God made this beauty beyond human paint and the world of artists cannot match its splendor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Speed Demons on Route 66 Menace Joliet Area
A reader laments reckless driving on Route 66 south of Joliet and warns officials that frequent accidents and fatalities on the highway demand action. The letter cites lingering danger and calls for speed regulation or enforcement.
Preaching Road Safety Before Tragedy Strikes
A plea for proactive traffic control urges state police and sheriff offices to join forces in a campaign to slow drivers before blood and bodies are splashed across the highway. The author calls for action now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherriff
ISNU Alumni Dinner Planned in Ottawa Oct 22
Plans are set for an Illinois State Normal University alumni dinner in Ottawa Will County on Wednesday Oct 22 at 650 p m at the First Lutheran church. Reservations: Vivian Sallenbach 600 Wheeler Ave Elfrieda Boehnert 1023 Wilcox St. Program features a China talk by Edwin Payne ISNU psychology assistant professor and group singing led by Gladys Floyd Joliet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois State Normal University
Will County
Wedenesday
First Lutheran Church
Ottawa
Benton Streets
Vivian Sallenbac
ISN Club
Wheeler Avenue
Elfrieda Boehnert
Wilcox Street
Flora Leonard
Mississippi Avenue
Jane Halkvard
N. Eastern Avenue
Ruby Leslie
Cochrane Avenue
China
Edwin Payne
ISMU
Gladys Floyd
Joliet
Joliet Delegation To Attend Salvation Army Conclave
Joliet representatives will attend a two day United Young People conference sponsored by the Salvation Army at Trumbull School auditorium in Chicago. About five hundred youths ages 14 to 31 are expected to participate. Main speaker will be Col. Frederick Coutts of London, who with his wife will address the public meeting Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
United Young People
Salvation Army
Trumbull School
Euddetorium
Foster and
Ashland Avenues
Chicago
Col
Fredrick Coutts
London
England
Col. Coutts
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Abe Larson
Route 66
ISNU
Jolietans
Johnathan
Green Valley Fruit Market
Chicago St
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