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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1951
Page
6
In Joliet, December 16, Mike Sanfilippo argues personal property taxes in Will County are unfair due to unqualified assessors and inability to tax intangible assets. He proposes universal taxation, removing or ignoring personal property in practice, and relies on public opinion to abolish the tax.
A Joliet letter writer questions stamp handling at the post office and the absence of watered sponges for stamp licking. The plea laments theft concerns and imagines billions in foreign aid while residents clamor for basic post office conveniences. Names Joseph Kociuba Joseph Bararsk Stanley Blahut Nick Slimack appear in the text.
A Prudential policyholder from Joliet in December objects to the way striking agents are being treated, criticizing the handling of their demands and the situation surrounding the strike.
The text argues that driving expenses for company business are not unreasonable amid high costs. It notes anger over executive pay, citing the company president earning $27,000 yearly without policyholder approval, and mentions Mrs. Mary G. Wilson of 120 Stillwell Avenue.
Ralph J. Gomora of the Will Co. Bldg. Trades Council denounces Prudential Insurance for an underhanded approach in contract talks with agents. He cites a lone $3.11 weekly offer and extensive advertising as the company bears responsibility for the strike and losses to agents and policyholders.
In Joliet on December 17 a reader argues about pedestrians and motorists at intersections. The letter suggests counting pedestrians who ignore signals and notes proposed police pay raises funded by fines.
A motorist describes an incident where pedestrians ignored right of way, causing danger at an intersection. The writer argues for fines on violators to deter dangerous behavior and preserve safety on the streets.
A reader laments rude downtown behavior. The note cites aggressive drivers, shoved crowds, and women blocking sidewalks while chatting, asking if the city lacks courtesy and intelligence. Shopping becomes tiring and nerve-racking as crowds grow.
A visitor from another city expresses gratitude for Joliet merchants and residents. Mrs. R. E. Arnett of the West Pines Hotel thanks the Christian church members and Mrs. Gibson of the Newcomers' club for introductions and kindness during her stay.
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