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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1951
Page
7
The writer argues Prudential Agents strike is just, asking for a detailed policyholders’ spending report and dividends. He jokes about OPA rent actions, tenant woes, and rent control, noting tenants seek relief while some landlords push increases amid shortages. Roy T. Wurst, 210 N Broadway, closes.
Bernard O. Brockett of 214 S Ottawa Street protests personal taxes in Joliet on December 20. He says he has spoken with many neighbors and readers of The Spectator to urge collective action to correct what he calls an injustice.
A fragmented Joliet column notes a landlord expressing frustration in handling tenant moves without prior written communications. The piece hints at delays and the need for formal notices before relocations or actions.
A Joliet reader urges city and county crews to spread cinders at icy intersections and on hills after heavy snow. The writer argues preventing even one accident justifies the effort and emphasizes motorists’ safety and welfare.
Jeliet December 14 letter argues personal property tax is unjust. Writer notes two neighbors with similar rooms but different furniture costs pay equal tax, while family with newer items would face higher charges. hometown address given as 1311 Cass Street.
A Prudential policyholder in Joliet credits the local agent with prompt help after her husband lost his sight and later died. The agent notified them of disability benefits, helped assemble death claim papers, and delivered them.
Mrs J L D commends a long standing Prudential agent for prompt death claim settlement, praise his knowledge and service, and urges fair treatment of agents who handle new applications and disability claims. The letter lauds the agent as a goodwill ambassador of the company.
Dec 18 editorial argues personal taxes are unjust and should be openly settled. The writer asserts the tax burden falls on only part of the population and questions consideration of item value and room amounts, noting prior payments.
The speaker notes paying a tax to own an item, saying without it the purchase is blocked. They claim many cities attempted to enforce this tax but failed in court challenges.
Jewel Green thanks Lockport readers for their Christmas kindness. She notes the surprise and gratitude, says she is sick in bed for Christmas, and wishes everyone a Happy New Year.
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