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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1952
Page
6
Joliet readers defend the proposed unit system amid letters to Mr Seron and Mr Jino. The writer urges voting on the issue Saturday, arguing it benefits students teachers and the community while noting junior college risks and public approval for free books.
Joliet February 4 1942 Judy Hirshfield asserts that since May 5 1930 the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad gained permission to temporarily close Bluff street for bridge repairs and has not reopened it. She argues traffic congestion and reduced property values harm the city and asks Bluff street be reopened to McDonough street promptly.
A Joliet parent compares unit and dual school systems noting Illinois favors the unit plan with higher state aid. He argues Joliet would gain about $82 000 more in state support next year under a unit system, plus outside taxes.
A Joliet reader urges adoption of a unit school system, arguing it would add nearly half a million dollars next year without higher taxes, provide a firm legal basis with dedicated funds, and prevent abolition by a vote or simple action. The letter exhorts citizens to vote YES Saturday for the unit plan.
Joliet February 11 The Chicago Better Business Bureau warns against glib door to door solicitors and phone callers who promise factory cost siding or other deals. The message urges reading fine print and avoiding high pressure offers that may lead to costly notes. Officials say mystery melody and gift certificate scams also operate within the law. Local business groups are urged to take action to deter such operators.
In Joliet the growing population outpaces public recreation. The Pilcher park boathouse and concession stand have deteriorated or closed, with taxes and bound loans cited as excuses. The East Sider urges a revived plan including band concerts, sports events, and variety shows by the park commission.
An irked motorist complains on February 11 about downtown Joliet traffic. He cites lights creating jams, frequent red waves after greens, and extended double parking from Van Buren Street to the high school and along Clinton Scott Ottawa Jefferson and Cass. He calls for enforcement by Capt. Belfield and the traffic squad.
Plainfield February reports a Life magazine feature on how Ohio Republican voters held a precinct convention in Columbus, choosing 21 candidates from U S representatives to coroner. They rejected boss control and plan to work for their picks. The article links this reform effort to Will County's long resistance to boss-driven candidate selection.
The piece recounts past defeats of machine-backed candidates in Will county and urges Republicans to nominate Frank H. Masters Jr. for state's attorney, citing previous upsets against Boss influence and urging a continued anti machine stance. It highlights past triumphs of Judge Cowing and ex sheriff Kirincich and a defeat of Sheriff Overbey by machine opponents.
A reader letter in Joliet argues against widespread bias against older workers. It urges industry and labor to pursue humane, collaborative solutions to employ men aged 45 to 65, noting war production, social security gaps, and the need for hour shortages and housing for out-of-town workers.
A letter from Ford Brille of 14 Richards Street urges readers to consider how a past sense of obligation to parents has faded in a streamlined society. He warns that final days may bring exclusion from a life free from want and notes there are two sides to every story, supported by past and present episodes.
In a letter dated February, a Rockdale resident laments Joliet's neglect while praising Rockdale. He cites a local church, two schools, and a Rockdale mission as evidence of community virtues, urging outsiders to recognize the village beyond main street stereotypes.
A Joliet reader proposes a downtown service to babysit children while mothers shop. The plan envisions a loop area facility with cribs and toys, supervised to ensure sanitary conditions, and aims to relieve stress for shoppers and kids alike.
A Plainfield reader laments a single dairy’s control of milk supplies, calling the product thin and inferior for infant use. She urges residents to question the dairy monopoly at the city fairs and demand Grade A standards or multiple brands.
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