Joliet Needs Caution on Annexation Growth
City leaders led by Councilman Paul Fried rich push annexation to fund growth while citizens misunderstand tax allocation. City Manager George Comerford warns budget limits as a utility tax and new revenue may be needed. Joliet Association of Commerce urged to back annexation and attract large fringe industries to ease finances. Page 47 continuation.
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Joliet
Jolet
Paul Friedrich
Henry
Joliet Association of Commerce
Cty
Mayor seeks service rewards for police and fire
The mayor proposes cash awards for outstanding deeds by police and fire personnel, noting they often work extra hours pro bono for community events. A five day merit board could be formed, possibly including the police chief, fire chief, board chairs, and two community leaders.
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Joliet
City considers monthly awards for police and fire personnel
The discussion focused on monthly awards ranging from 25 to 100 dollars to recognize police and fire personnel for outstanding acts such as rapist captures. The mayor emphasized the 24 hour call duty and constant risk these workers face, noting other communities reward justified service.
O’Brien coffee hour reception for Miss O’Brien aide
Citizens Committee for Dorothy G. O’Brien hosts a Wednesday coffee hour at American Legion hall for Mrs. Katie Louchheim of Washington DC to promote Miss O’Brien’s bid for Congress. Public welcome from 10 to ten. Louchheim serves as Kennedy campaign aide and former leading Democratic official.
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Citizens Committee
Dorothy G. O’brien
American Legion Hall
Katie Louchheim
Washington, D. C
Miss O'Brien
Congress
Spooks Arrive for Joliet Halloween Savings Spree
Joliet stores announce a two day Spook Savings Spree on October 20 and 21. Halloween themed event will set the tone for discounts and promotions across participating shops.
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Joliet
Union school to hold public open house Sunday
Sixty students from grades one through eight began classes in a new Union school building in district 81 Cherry Hill and Spencer roads. Open house 3 to 5 p m will feature board president Fred Hahn clerk Ed Hollister and member Eugene Fritz. The $49 000 structure has two rooms in use and may add a third soon. Mrs Marjorie Neverman is joined by Mrs Marie Delaney on the new staff after Ridge school was abandoned.
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Union School
District 81
Cherry Hill
Spencer Roads
Fred Hahn
Ed Hollister
Eugene Fritz
Joliet
Marjorie Neverman
Marie Delaney
Ridge School
Union
Marjorie Weverman
Two fuel carriers crash head-on near Joliet injuring drivers
Two gasoline transport trucks owned by J. and Lane Co. of Joliet collided on Manhattan Road near Joliet injuring drivers Robert R. Attaway 38 of Elwood and Thomas McCaughn 28 of Joliet. Both were hospitalized in serious conditions with multiple injuries. Deputies questioned drivers later pending conditions.
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J. and Lane Co
Joliet
Manhattan Rd
St. Joseph Hospital
Robert R. Attaway
Elwood
Thomas McCaughn
City Fire Department
Robert Kapella
Donald Knutson
Edward Bush
Manhattan
MccCaughn
Attaway
Bush
Firips
Kankakee
Mrs Roosevelt Tickets Go On Sale In Joliet Fund Drive
Announcement states tickets for Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt appear at Pershing Auditorium Joliet October 28 8 p.m. for the Fighting Fund for Freedom NAACP Joliet branch sponsors tickets range 2 1 for general admission 5 and 10 for reserved with membership and magazine subscription.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
L. H. Holman
NAACP
Saratoga
Holman
Fighting Fund For Freedom
Joliet
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George Comerford
O’brien
Semitckel and Larson
Stonitsch and Son
Marine Corps Reserve
Debbie
Caryl
George M. O'Brien
N. Prairie
Marvin Hoagland
Stateville
Fhote
McCaughn
East Joliet
Mrs. Roosevelt
United Nations
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