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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1965
Page
1
The Spectator lists the issues for the upcoming township election on Tuesday April 6. Republicans and Democrats state their positions and accusations so voters can compare offerings and criticisms.
Joliet Township Republicans roll out a platform calling for constructive township office reforms and support for a balanced county budget. Clarence Lipman criticizes current administration for welfare costs and proposes a cooperative plan with welfare and veterans agencies plus a fact finding committee. Continued on Page 9.
Illinois air board regulation against open burning was reportedly ignored in Rockdale with boxcars burning north of Mound Rd. Residents complained of dense smoke staining clothes as state rules, newly reported from Springfield, aim to curb such fires amid hearings across the state.
Joliet pioneer family member Palmer operates VanDuyne's Barber Shop and Hall at 653 E. Jackson. He is a WWII Air Force veteran, Barbers Local 46 member, and father of six. The piece notes a tax increase for a new county courthouse with projected costs including $650000 yearly payments, demolition bids, Emco Building space rental, and uncertain final taxpayer impact.
The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce requests factual cost data on the Will County Courthouse and Joliet Municipal Building. The Public Building Commission replies with annual rent of 625000 and a 19 year funding plan totaling 6187270 in deductions and credits, leading to a net cost to taxpayers of 6187672 and a bond issue cost of 11875000, with repayment possible if rents are paid promptly.
The piece notes rising taxes and new levies as voters confront tax pressures. It cites a park board seeking extra revenue and a JTHS deficit scare amid countywide referendums urging school district expansions.
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