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Newspaper
Bensenville Register
Location
Bensenville, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1970
Page
7
A mechanic's wife rebukes criticism of shop workers and DIY repairs. She argues mechanics deserve pay for labor, explains costs of tools, towings, diagnostics, and overhead, and urges the public to respect skilled work and fair charges. She notes cold, dangerous conditions and the value of professional service versus DIY mistakes.
June Orlowski defends honest mechanics and criticizes Ken Hardwicke for a sweeping attack. She argues service costs require equipment and expertise, notes misquotation of spark plug prices, and urges factual critique rather than broad dismissal.
A letter to the president and Elk Grove Park District commissioners argues against ending the water ballet program. The writer recalls it started with Lions Club support, now costs $5 plus costume fees, and suggests a $1 token fee would boost participation and total revenue while preserving the program for girls.
A Wood Dale community letter questions District 100 school funding and teacher wages ahead of the February 7 election. The writer urges voters to demand a public accounting of expenditures, criticizes deficits after defeats, and asks neighbors to vote, with the author signing as withheld.
A Ridge School pack meeting speaker explains the meaning of square as equal, patriotic, and cautious pride. He compares historical figures and modern leaders to squares, urging Cubs to stand proud if called a square and to value learning, service, and citizenship.
A reader argues that two person or single person households deserve lower garbage rates, noting neighbors with larger households pay the same and have full curb pickup. The writer suggests reduced rates, weekly pickups at half price, and increases for higher taxes funding schooling.
A Roselle resident 74 calls for tax reform challenging current policy. He endorses a new Faust Taxation Plan focusing on income taxes, referendums for rate increases, and reduced government spending, arguing for power to the people over taxation decisions.
The Fence Post welcomes correspondence from readers but limits letters to 500 words or less. Anonymous submissions are not considered. Letters must be signed with name and address and mailed to The Fence Post Paddock Publications Arlington Heights Ill 60006.
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