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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1937
Page
3
A reader laments propaganda and politics in Illinois, contrasting flour scarcity and prosperity myths with local WPA and prison employment issues. The piece critiques Governor Horner and calls for humanitarian reforms in state institutions. It questions reelection narratives and worries about veteran policy and local welfare.
A letter to the Spectator laments dirty downtown Chicago streets. The writer urges the street department to assign workers in the loop to sweep debris collected since cold weather, and questions the value of taxes paid by merchants without adequate service.
In a clipped commentary the piece suggests Roosevelt kept his plan to reshape the Supreme Court secret during the campaign. The author implies voters might have responded differently if the aim had been openly stated.
The Louis Joliet chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosts a reception for newly naturalized citizens Saturday at 8 p.m. in the YMCA gym. Those who received final papers last October and this week are invited. A musical program is planned by Mrs. Paul Holmstrom with other entertainment and Judge…
Lloyd Schuler of Lockport defends the late Dr. Kingston and questions the unnamed reader who criticizes Will County coroner practices. He recalls Kingston’s sixteen years of service and notes two men freed on murder charges after alleged false arrest.
A reader complains of crowded city buses during morning and evening rush hours and asks if a city ordinance exists to fix it. The suggestion is to run extra buses at peak times to reduce standing in aisles.
A message expresses sympathy amid policy talks on higher wages for prison staff. The note notes public concern and calls for fairness in compensation while acknowledging service.
A letter from a reader advocates converting Joliet Township into the City of Joliet to lower taxes, boost local leadership, and reduce county spending. The writer notes a strong mayor, references Will County officials, and urges taxpayers to attend the next County Board meeting to observe.
A reader calls for an annual basketball game between Joliet Catholic High and Joliet Township High School. The letter argues both schools in the same town should play, noting one is willing and urging fans to demand a yearly contest.
George N. Blatt will give the address. Several new citizens plan to speak about becoming Americans. Mrs. Dorrance D. Snapp will open the program and lead the pledge. Louis Joliet Chapter invites members to attend and help the Americanism committee led by Mrs. Howard M. Snapp Jr. The committee includes Mrs. Robert B. Kerr, Mrs. Henry C. Leach, and Miss Martha Brown. Spectator Acts notes Will county readers and potential buyers or tenants.
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