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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1946
Page
5
The writer argues that letters are published only when authors are identified unless requested otherwise. The piece urges Joliet citizens to speak out in clubs and write to newspapers. It stresses fearless, honest civic opinion as a remedy for local wrongs and signs off as Editor.
In Joliet August 17 message recalls World War II victory over the so called Superior People and condemns the Ku Klux Klan. The speaker urges Americans to stop race and nationality hatred and defend the right to be an American regardless of background.
A Joliet renter with 22 years in the city says landlords raised rent after his own decorating at his expense and objects to ads excluding children. He appeals to the fair rent committee for relief and questions what is fair.
A reader laments housing shortages in Joliet arguing that fair rent rules and discrimination against families with children keep working people from finding adequate homes. The writer, a father of an ex-GI, cannot secure a larger dwelling for his family.
Joliet officials weigh a survey of land near the loop on the southeast side as parking meters, senate disposal, and an armory site occupy attention. The note stresses health over money or gifts amid a rat problem in the area.
A Joliet report warns rodents may spread polio, urging early action to keep death rates low. Meanwhile Chicago Municipal airport records show daily rises in passenger traffic and flight movements.
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