Coal by products and housing politics in postwar era
The piece notes the coal chemical industry emerged from coke ovens with products like benzol and toluol influencing many goods from nylon to dyes. It condemns Wallace supporters in St. Louis for blocking public housing by undermining liberal candidates and argues better housing depends on a Congress that will back public housing programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Lewis
United States
Joliet
Til
Illinois Steel Company
Carnegie-Illinois Steel Corporation
United States Steel
Wallace
St. Louis
Illinois
Communist Party
Dynamite blast damages garage near Bluff street bridge
An oversized dynamite charge set by water and sewer workers at Bluff street near the Jackson Street Bridge caused extensive damage. A garage south of the west bridge approach suffered roof damage while cars, homes, and windows across the area showed dents and cracks from flying debris. City officials pledged to assess damages and ensure contractor responsibility.
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Bluff and Bridge
Bluff Street
Jackson Street Bridge
Canal Wall
N. Bozich
John R. Barney
City Hall
Community Chest Night Set for October 7 in Joliet
Invitations go out for a Joliet Will County Community Chest event at 8 PM in the Elks ballroom with a campaign goal to be announced. Campaign chair Robert W. Thomas says the budget committee expects to finish soon and the board of directors will formally approve the goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Chest
Elks
Robert W. Thomas
Joliet - Will County
Gene Fields
Leonard Cappolino
Woodruff Hotel
Charles R. Reardon
R. H. Anderson
George G. Bailey
James Barr
W. Franklin Barrett
William N. Carter
Charles I. Crawford
William Cunningham
Willard B. Curtis
A. E. Greenberg
William M. Hart
James G. Holbrook
Stuart Hummel
Arthur Janke
Otis L. Jones
John M. Joyce
William Joyce
Walter Kiep
Thomas A. Lauer
Joseph Lewis
George P. Lloyd
John F. Lux
J. C. MacKeever
Frank J. Gospodaric
Melville A. Gray
Frank J. Turk
Richard B. Vance
James Whelan
F. W. Woodruff
War bride Mrs Lois J Bick dies in Joliet
Mrs Lois Ann Bick nee Hilton an Australian war bride dies suddenly at 6 15 am in her Joliet home 301 Wheeler avenue She had lived in Joliet 2 1/2 years Survived by husband Joseph J owner of Will County Novelty and Rick Grocery stores a son Sidney John two Hilton siblings in Sidney Australia Funeral services set for Saturday at Fred C Dames funeral home and Christ Episcopal church Interment Elmhurst cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Ann Bick
National Newspaper Week and Boy Day Observed
The Spectator joins national observances as National Newspaper Week runs from tomorrow through next Friday with the theme The Right to Know Is the Key to All Your Liberties. Saturday marks National Newspaperboy Day honoring news boys nationwide.
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the Spectator
Spectator salutes 237 young carriers on National Newspaper Boy Day
The Spectator acknowledges the year’s work of 237 young carriers in a note of thanks. The publication honors their efforts and dedication as National Newspaper Boy Day approaches.
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the Spectator
National Newspaperboy Day
Spectator Newsboys Day Proclaimed Across 48 States
In 1940 governors designated Oct 2 as newsboys day and The Spectator achieves peak circulation. Will county residents in Joliet Lockport Plainfield Morris New Lenox and other towns read the paper. Three hundred eighty seven carrier boys distribute The Spectator to over 26 000 families each Thursday night.
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Spectator
Will County
Joliet
Lockport
Plainfield
Morris
New Lenox
Manhattan
Mokena
Frankfort
Elwood
Minooka
Channahon
Troy
Carrier Boys
Fire Prevention Week Drive Led By Joliet Fire Dept
Starting next Monday through the following Saturday inclusive the Joliet fire department and civic groups launch a six day campaign for better fire prevention. Assistant Fire Chief Vincent Stewart will lead the effort with support from the entire department.
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Joliet
Three Individuals Pay City Fines For Parking Violations
Elmer A. Dodge of 372 Jefferson Street paid one dollar for parking in a bus zone. Joseph Giglietto of 1022 New Lenox Road received a ticket for parking in an alley. Dewey Decker of 206 Logan Avenue forfeited a dollar for parking in a bus zone.
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Elmer A. Dodge
Jefferson Street
Joseph Giglietto
New Lenox Road
Dewey Decker
Logan Avenue
Polio Strikes Local Youths. Several Recover in Hospitals
Ten year old Raymond Kozlow of 1025 Nicholson street was admitted to St. Josephs hospital with poliomyelitis after initially being treated for grippe. The boy is responding to treatment. Mrs Pauline Cline of New Lenox remains in an iron lung at Silver Cross hospital, condition a little improved after a week of treatment. Six year old David Weigle of 110 Third Avenue was released from St. Josephs hospital after a bout of polio.
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Raymond Kozlowski
Raymond L. Kozlowski
Nicholson Street
St. Joseph's Hospital
Frank J. Chmelik
Texas Company
Pauline Cline
New Lenox
Silver Cross Hospital
Cline
St. Joseph’s Hospital
David Weigle
James Weigle
Third Avenue
Five Teens Detained After Joliet Thumbing Rally
Five 14 year old youths, three boys and two girls, were brought to the Joliet police station after residents reported them near 608 Herkimer street. They claimed to be aiming to attend a game between East Rockford and Joliet at Richards Street field and were later released to their parents.
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Joliet
Bust
Herkimer Street
Rab
Rockford
East Rockford
Richards Street
Helicopter Drop For College Game Passes Announced
An advertisement promotes a game between Lewis College of Science and Technology and Northwestern of Wisconsin at Lockport High School field Saturday at 2 p.m. A helicopter piloted by Al Luke will fly over Joliet at noon tomorrow distributing handbills with free game passes.
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Lewis College of Science and Technology
Northwestern of Wisconsin
Lockport High School
Lewis College
Joliet
al Luke
Burglary Strikes Home on Fairview Avenue
Mrs. Clara Whittenkiller reported a break in at her residence on 1115 Fairview Avenue. An empty cash box with $35 and a small tube radio were stolen. incident occurred between last Saturday morning and yesterday morning. The sheriff's office was notified early yesterday afternoon.
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Clara Whittenkiller
Fairview Avenue
Joliet records six minor accidents on a busy day
Police reports show six noninjury crashes in Joliet from 1:40 p m to 7:15 p m. Incidents involve drivers from Milwaukee Oak Lawn Joliet and other local streets with only minor damage and no serious injuries.
Pursuing Prowler Thornburg Fires Shot at Suspect
At 11 30 pm police were called to 506 Florence avenue where Wayne Thornburg said he spied a man peeping at his home. He pursued the intruder and fired a .22 rifle but the prowler escaped toward Miles avenue. no further evidence was found.
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Florence Avenue
Wayne Thornburg
Thornburg
Miles Avenue
Last Rites for Barney Gossman at St John’s Church
Funeral services for Barney Gossman of 3 South Broadway are set for tomorrow. The rites begin at 9 o clock at the Fred C. Dames funeral home and proceed to St. John’s Catholic church at 9 30 a m. Burial will follow in St. John’s cemetery.
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Barney Gossman
S. Broadway
Fred C. Dames
St. John’s Catholic Church
St. John's Cemetery
Farm Bureau Leaders Meet in Springfield on Monday
A state wide meeting of farm bureau leaders is set for Springfield Tl on Monday. Several Will County Farm Bureau directors will attend the conference, announced today by G Wayne Churchill farm advisor.
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Farm Bureau
Springfield
Will County
G. Wayne Churchill
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