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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1939
Page
7
A Joliet resident urges Will County Sheriff to deploy motorcycle patrols or squad cars to curb dangerous speed racing on Collins Street after multiple accidents. The writer cites two recent injuries, seeks safer crossings near the E J and FE tracks, and mentions mayors like Cermak as inspiration.
A Joliet resident laments snow piled many feet high in the loop and blames city officials for failing to clear the streets. He argues merchants should press for action and cites Chicago spending 250 000 to clean its loop streets as a benchmark.
Feb 1 Joliet residents complain that city leaders have forgotten snow removal duties. The writer recalls past administrations keeping streets clear and questions who in the city hall is responsible for the lapse.
A Joliet letter argues that after backing a Liberal candidate, Celts should nominate a candidate from their own group for mayor. The writer claims the north and northeast have supported Celtic-origin officials and calls for reciprocal support to broaden political backing.
A Jan 31 comment argues Joliet must extend its city limits to attract new industry and prevent outsiders from seeing mid city boundary signs. It calls on officials to pursue annexation and prosecute the Jones case to set a proper precedent for taxpayers and growth.
A Joliet note urges reelecting May or Jones to four additional years to stabilize the city's credit and ensure prompt payment of employees and bills. The writer condemns the annexation issue and recalls a 34 year effort to obtain city property.
A historical note states that Canada maintains a higher rail density than the United States when measured against population, indicating a more expansive railway network relative to its people.
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