12 Oct 1934
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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1934
Page
1
A Joliet column argues sidewalks between curb and property line must be kept free of merchandise in business districts. It endorses Commissioner of Public Safety Wraith’s orders to remove obstructions and urges city forces to enforce the rule regardless of merchant store space.
The piece argues for keeping Senator Richard Barr in the Senate, asserting that government requires capable leaders and that leadership cannot be built quickly. It challenges appeals to term limits and stresses Will County should support Barr to maintain skilled legislative leadership.
Venetian glass-blower R. A. Mellville demonstrates live glass blowing at the Ito theatre foyer over October 19 to 21. The artist, from a famed Venice craftsman family, travels east after Hollywood work creating glass lighting and a submerged miniature city.
Frank Tooley reports Millsmen prepare to face veteran Freeport High with a 6:30 kickoff. Freeport defeated Dubuque 27 to 0 and Savannah 39 to 0, led by coach Johnson with 13 lettermen. Mills coach Mills says the outcome is uncertain but expects a hard fought contest.
Comptroller J F Connor reports improved national bank deposits after the 1933 banking holiday. At reopening, 1417 banks with $1.972 billion in deposits did not reopen, reflecting a major prior problem for the Comptroller’s office and signaling postholiday recovery.
Congressman Hamilton Fish Jr a World War hero and anti Communist will address a Will County mass meeting at 8 pm in the Chamber of Commerce building The talk covers radicalism the NRA failure and the need to provide work for 10 million Americans Local Republican candidates will attend and be introduced The event is organized by the Will County Republican Central committee with invites to veterans groups and the Junior Chamber of Commerce
One Morris youth suffered a leg fracture after an automobile crashed into a post on Ruby street near St. John's cemetery. George Turner was taken to St. Joseph's hospital. five others escaped injury. Injured party identified as Turner. other Morris residents listed include Jack Holland and Glen Doe. Joliet girls observed at the scene.
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