Gambling Allegations Plague Joliet Police Officers
A reader accuses Joliet police sergeant William Kwasnieski desk sergeant Matthew Hartford and patrolman Floyd Gordon of tolerating gambling at a club. They urge the public health and safety commission and the fire and police board to investigate and act, noting past actions against police neglect.
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Joliet
DAV
William Kwasnieski
Matthew Hartford
Floyd Gordon
Hartford
Commissioner of Public Health and Safety
Fire and Police Board
Raee
Orent
Lawmen's League
Continues Fight For New Stadium In Joliet
A local columnist urges Joliet residents to press the park board and Mr Barr for a new stadium. He praises Joliet Township High school council members and invites citizen letters, stressing public input over officials’ work and comparing stadium efforts to earlier dog control debates.
Student Council Content Suggestion
A brief note endorses student council involvement, urging participation as worthwhile and valuable for the school community. It highlights the benefits of engagement and civic teamwork.
Student Voice Should Be Heard in Joliet Stadium Fight
Joliet students urge park commissioners to build a stadium. They complain of inadequate seating, creek odor, muddy fields, and rock in the grounds, calling for citizen cooperation to finish the project. Names listed include Nancy White Carole Richardson Rita Werner Rita Nolan Marie White.
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Joliet
Park Commissioners
Nancy White
Carole Richardson
Rita Werner
Rita Nolan
Marie White
Arlyn Kohlhagen
Mary Zubck
Carole Richardsor
Betty Starnes
Lois Whitmer
Margery Roberts
Mary Obert
Lucille Loveaul
Charles Williams
Shelley Whitmore
Students Cry For New Stadium In Joliet
Joliet Township High School students urge construction of a new stadium to replace rough fields and seating shortages. They call for planning with the architect and park commissioners to address safety and capacity. Signed by multiple students and local residents.
Crime Does Pay Someone
A column argues that evidence rules unfairly empower liars against trusted citizens, urging reform to make an honest witness count more than a hoodlum. The writer contends present rules excuse criminals by valuing gossip and status over truth, noting potential political pushback but urging change.
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Juliet
Dog buyer sought for cocker spaniel puppy
Joliet readers alerted that a buyer of a yellow and white cocker spaniel puppy named Taffy two weeks ago is being sought. The owner asks the buyer to phone 25244 or visit the Collins street home to receive help or information.
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Meanwaukee
Joliet Township High School
Park Board
Mike Sanfilippo
N. Fourth Street
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and Cleaners
E.jefferson ST
G. W. Berggren
Cass
Collins
Lou Zupancic
Ohio Street
Chicago Street
Plastic House
the Spectator
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