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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1941
Page
8
Illinois oil output rose sharply in March to about 10.114 million barrels from roughly nine million in February. Two new pools opened, near New Haven in White County and near Posey County. Wabash led drilling with 51 new wells, White County 46, across 49 counties with ongoing drilling.
Advertises a $100 loan with monthly payments as low as $6.43 for twenty months or $9.77 for twelve months. Emphasizes no guarantors, quick application, and focus on income and character. Includes rate notes of 234 percent per month up to $150 balance and 2 percent per month above that.
Letters from Readers criticize Governor Green for not removing the one cent grocery tax and instead proposing taxes on luxuries such as cigarettes liquor and oil. The writer argues oil is a necessity automobiles are essential and calls for economy in state spending and reduced public payrolls.
A correspondence argues against a story implying negative judgments of youths from Scott street. The writer defends orphan home upbringing and good local character, urging publication of the letter to counter perceived bias.
In Joliet on April 15 a weak turnout marked the Township High School board election. The writer notes apathy among both genders with excuses including a funeral and no real contest. Winners congratulate the losers as the small vote underlines limited public interest.
A reader from Scott street disputes the article on the Ernest Wehr murder, criticizing the phrase youth from Scott street and asserting the area's citizens are as decent as any Joliet neighborhood. The letter continues with disagreement, though its remainder is cut off.
In Joliet on April 13 readers are urged to keep parks clean and reduce waste. The writer argues park staff time could be redirected to entrances and new projects while funds should assist underprivileged children with bus fares to reach parks.
The continental United States spans from Mt. Whitney in California at nearly three miles high to Bad Water in Death Valley at 279.6 feet below sea level, just miles apart.
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