Flood control plan gains ground in Joliet region
After decades of promises and partial funding, Joliet moves toward flood mitigation. Mayor Hennessy's flood committee, led by Councilman Wilson, promotes contour plowing, pools, and dams to protect topsoil and farmland. A 1957 flood underscored the need, with losses pegged near 10 million dollars. Community farmers show strong support as state funds are sought for Hickory creek work and retaining walls. Rep Louis Bottino proposes a farmers day to raise awareness.
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New Advice Column Debuts in Spectator
The Spectator announces a new column You and Your Problems by Betty Mae Mason to counsel adults on personal issues. Experts will be consulted for accurate guidance, and readers may sign letters with initials to protect anonymity.
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Two Boys Hurt In Separate Car Incidents
Eight year old Michaels of Ohio Street was treated for minor bruises after he ran into a car on Genter Street near Rock Island railroad tracks while walking with Mrs. Josephine Jedras. Twelve year old Russell Tucci of Luther Avenue was treated for head injuries after a collision on the Jackson Street bridge as his father Sam Tucci spoke with the other driver who did not file a report.
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Buckley’s Five Months Work Becomes Short Retirement Tale
A tall silent 18 year old named Buckley works five months to save his pay, counting pipes and buying 36 cents of meat plus bread. He writes letters for his 13 year old Mississippi sweetheart via a package-store merchant who retitles the romance. Buckley plans to marry and retire to tend his 13 cows, leaving readers to question what counts as necessity.
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Police push city tag drive for untagged motorists
Police Chief Joseph Trizna ordered uniformed officers to continue a city drive targeting motorists without 1957 vehicle stickers. Violators arrested would be required to buy a tag in addition to fines.
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Reardon Named President of First National Bank
Reardon elected president of First National Bank after 44 years with the bank rising from transit clerk to executive vice president. He serves on the THiipois Bankers Association and American Bankers Association councils and was named to the University of Illinois advisory committee on banking for the state of Illinois. He has led wartime finance work and chaired multiple Joliet Will County welfare and civic groups.
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Man Arrested After Alleged Bat Assault
Police arrested a man Wednesday night on an assault charge after allegedly striking another man with a baseball bat during an argument. The victim, identified as Joseph Hughes of 1521 Englewood Avenue, received treatment for a head injury at St Joseph Hospital. The suspect was to appear in court today.
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The Red Mata Hari book debuts at Joliet Henleys
Dr Milan D Shijachki M D of 887% John Street writes The Red Mata Hari a 337 page novel from Exposition Press New York. The book argues Communism lacks values and traces fanatics to disillusionment while drawing on Shijachki's wartime experiences and Vera Pesic as a central figure.
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