Fair Share and bidding rules in Community Chest and city contracts
The piece argues for the fair share giving in Community Chest campaigns and criticizes legislative changes allowing cities to award contracts up to 1000 without bid advertising. It urges choosing the lowest qualified bidder and cautions against favoritism and politically driven awards. It stresses access for all businesses and accountability in municipal purchasing.
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Red Feather
Cigics
School District to Seek Federal Aid Under Public Law 874
School District 86 plans to apply again for federal funds under Public Law 874 after board action. Over eight years the district received 561,614 dollars to educate children of employees on federal property. Superintendent Dr. John W. English was authorized to submit the application.
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U. S. Aid
Joliet urged annexation by city for tax gains
City officials report strong interest from unincorporated property owners and several industrial firms in joining Joliet. Mayor Hennessy cites potential tax revenue and outlines specific properties, including Sickles division plant near Collins Street prison, Radakovich Liquor site on Republic Street, and Lincoln Stone Co. parcels along Patterson Road, contingent on contiguity to city limits and upcoming court hearings.
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City of
Joliet
James P. Hennessy
Stratton
Collins St
Sickles Division
General Instrument Corp
William W. Englert
Sickles Firm
Radakovich
Lincoln Stone Co
F. W. Streepy
Henderson Ave
Rock Island
Robert Pilcher
N. Herkimer
Bevan Acres
Public Service Co
Blockson
Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp
Patterson Rd
Ingalls Park
Elmhurst Cemetery
Hennessy
Jack Rohlf
Paul F. Brumund
Prairie Ave
Campbell
Loop parking lot opens Friday in Joliet with ceremony
William Barr and Charles Warrus will unveil a new 60 car Safe Park lot on Cass Street between the former Public Service Co. and Goldblatt buildings with a 2 p.m. Friday ceremony. Barr spent about 78000 on purchase and improvements.
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Cass St
Public Service Co
Goldblatt
William Barr
Charles Warrus
Barr
Joliet
Association of Commerce
Waukegan
Sanitary District Reviews Joliet Road Runners Lease
The Joliet Road Runners request to build a racing strip in Lockport township is before the Chicago Sanitary District. A committee was appointed to review leasing land between U S 66 A and the Des Plaines River opposite Stateville prison, first raised in 1958 when the land was used to graze cattle.
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Joliet
Lockport Township
Chicago Sanitary District
U. S. 66-A
Desplaines River
Stateville Prison
Joliet Police Record: 1005 Traffic Arrests in 28 Days
Joliet Police Chief Joseph R Triana reports 1005 traffic arrests between Sept 6 and Oct 3. Most arrests occurred 7 am to 3 pm (444) and 3 pm to 11 pm (452) shifts. 2091 traffic tickets issued. top infractions speeding 195, improper parking 394, no city vehicle sticker 156.
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Joliet
Joseph R. Triana
Trizna
All Saints Greek Orthodox plans new educational building
All Saints Greek Orthodox Church plans a new education building to serve 150 Sunday school students. The committee recommends a $70,000 construction cost plus $15,000 for furnishings, to be built on the north side of the church at 102 Broadway.
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All Saints Greek Orthodox Church
Manousos Lionikis
N. Broadway
C. George Dimas
Louis Cordogan
Angeline Griparis
Nick J. Honiotes
George Pappas
John Policandriotes
T. Z. Polley
Stanley Rousonelos
John Samios
Bess Slejko
Moses Stalling Receives Ticket After Night Crash
A 67 year old man named Moses Stalling of 120 S Chicago was ticketed after his car struck a utility pole and a tree. He blamed brake failure and said no one was injured in the collision.
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Moses Stalling
S. Chicago
Stalling
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