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Plainfield Officials Urged to Improve Police and Fire Pay
A Plainfield letter writer urges city leaders to raise police and firemen wages and adopt a two platoon system to reduce long hours. He argues pay is among the lowest in the state and cites past public works as precedent for funding raises. The piece notes local officials admit the need but blame money and taxes, while praising reformer Charles Highland and suggesting a city manager-like figure to oversee purchases and repairs. The article recalls World War I casualties and reflects on community sacrifice and resilience amid ongoing hardship.
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