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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1951
Page
6
A Prudential Agent urges voters to hold an election to abolish personal taxes, arguing it would relieve burdens on homeowners and buyers. The letter criticizes tax structure and reveals concerns over policyholder wages and executive pay at the company, claiming a raise to 27 152 thousand annually.
A Plainfield reader voices frustration with real estate tax burdens while praising American freedoms. He argues limits are needed on taxation despite reverence for the Constitution and the nation’s founding.
Robert R. Engstrom of 623 Lockport Street argues that personal property taxes are outdated compared with modern auto and gasoline taxes. He urges rallying and legislative action to end what he calls unjust taxation and to address dependence on communist countries.
A Joliet family asks the community for a five to six room house to rent before March. They have three children, three rooms, and a good job husband, needing a bathroom and proximity to work at 4 30 am. They request anonymity in the letter.
A Joliet reader denounces local taxi service as terrible. She waited from 2 15 PM until 5 40 PM for a cab with no success and urges the mayor and business leaders to bring in another company to serve Joliet’s size and population.
Letter writer Josephine Hansen praises the Kroger store on Cass Street Joliet for friendly service. She commends the manager and notes appreciation for the meat department and carry out staff.
A West Side taxpayer lauds Commissioner George Vollmer and Joliet street crews for near zero weather with heavy snow. The letter credits overtime efforts to keep streets open and sidewalks usable, noting limited equipment but wide coverage and holiday well wishes.
Policyholders rally behind Prudential Insurance agents in Joliet as IAIU AFL Local 189 calls for fair compensation. Mrs. Wilson's Dec 18 letter to The Spectator is corrected to note the president’s total salary now stands at 152000 after a 27000 raise this year.
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