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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1950
Page
6
A Joliet letter to the newspaper voices concern over taxes and the sheriff's role, urging April 11 voting to hire honest lawmen, reduce crime, and improve street conditions. Readers request gravel for streets and question the Lidice bus line, arguing communities deserve fair treatment and reliable public services.
A Joliet resident denounces street grading errors on Clement Street misgraded as Catherine Street. The writer cites repeated car standoffs and tow truck damage, arguing equal tax rights and urging fair street maintenance for west side residents.
A Joliet letter extols Francis J. Loughran as a devoted Democrat and family man. The writer credits him with supporting the party through heavy GOP strength, funding campaigns, and urging fellow Democrats to vote for him next Tuesday.
A voter urges support for Bill Glenney in the April 11 sheriff election. The writer cites Glenney’s Illinois state police experience, labor support, and commitment to crime enforcement as reasons he would perform well as sheriff.
An ex-Porter writes from Joliet praising Leo Mostyn for courteous service and honest conduct as former Lockport chief of police and highway commissioner. He recalls late night favors, cites a near win for state representative two years ago, and endorses Mostyn for county treasurer, urging Democratic voters to back him.
A Joliet reader suggests praise for Tony Grohar in the letters page as a notable local figure and potential sheriff candidate. The message emphasizes Grohar as a well known neighbor in the community.
The letter praises Tony Grohar as an honest hardworking East Side businessman with a big heart. It notes his past acts of helping customers in tough times by extending credit, supporting families with groceries and tobacco, and building a new store while employing locals. It urges voters to elect him sheriff for his humanitarian character.
A Joliet reader commends Henry McCarthy in the sheriff race praising his honesty and character. The note notes his lack of financial backing and support from working men and women and predicts success on April 11.
In the 62nd precinct of Forest Park Will county a candidate, Mrs Vera Galik, opposes Eddie Glad after the death of former committeeman Mike Glad. Taxpayers allege political bias as three state truckloads of crushed stone were dumped in front of Galik’s home and not on a neighbor’s side, prompting calls for explanations from Frank J Klancher and a state highways district engineer.
A fragment mentions Leroy Moody of 259 Jackson Street and hints at possible election shenanigans before the vote. The text implies encouragement of improper actions and potential exposure prior to the election.
An Ex Sheriff in Joliet urges the nomination of Ernest E. Overbey for Will County sheriff. He cites Overbey’s law enforcement record, calls for integrity amid graft concerns, and warns that cooperation among officers is essential to keep government efficient.
A letter from a disgusted voter in District 89 Fairmont Township protests hiring paid vote getters for an election. The writer promotes Aldo Anzzolin a University of Illinois graduate with public accounting degree and Peter Wheat Baking executive as the qualified candidate.
Lockport agencies and the Civic and Commerce association petitioned the Illinois Commerce Commission to keep Woodruff road open after a July Springfield hearing aimed at closing it. The commission accepted township and city intervention but denied the association.
Joseph Cornolo president of the Civic and Commerce Association criticizes the E J and E railroad for unsafe Woodruff road crossing conditions. He calls for safer controls including gates or signals, better lighting, and faster clearance of long diesel trains, urging state officials and Governor Stevenson to require railway responsibility.
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