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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1949
Page
4
Joliet April 11 editorial notes that Republicans face uphill battle after a costly campaign and Dem gains. It credits missing Supervisor Peterson with preventing a larger Democratic landslide and predicts a strong Democratic challenge to a long ruling Republican machine. It hints at reform-minded Republicans forming to challenge diehards.
A letter from Morris on April 10 recounts a McKinley school pupil Mary who, at eight, claims her grandfather fought in the Civil War. The grandfather was born in Ohio in 1841 and Mary was born in 1941, marking a century between them.
A 79 year old Yankee, wounded at Gettysburg, has died. The obituary notes he predated Mary by 21 years and lists Mrs. James Bond of 815 Armstrong Street as a contact.
James L. Lanahan urges Joliet readers to educate bicycle riders about traffic rules for safety. He notes riders speeding near intersections and ignoring signals endangering motorists pedestrians and riders alike, calling for closer adherence to rules and driver education.
A Joliet letter argues against waiting for TV improvements and price drops, urging immediate enjoyment of television while noting RCA color TV delays. It compares TV to cars and radios and advocates early adoption. The note also mentions a navy communications robot capable of sending 60 simultaneous messages.
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