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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1948
Page
5
Walter A. Sharp Jr. argues that blocking a hill long closed since 1944 would curb sledding and prevent danger as children drift into Center Street. He notes police enforcement and appeals for patches of cinders at the bottom and calls for public printing to spur action.
Joliet writer argues Overbey case shows motives in police leadership change. He recalls the former chief, Meade, as aiming to oust Overbey before taking office and claims jealousy among officers influenced a new board appointment.
A letter from January 2 argues for overtime pay for locomotive engineers while noting the public impact on travel costs. The writer questions whether overtime rewards work or displaces family life and cautions that raising traveling costs would burden poor travelers amid rising transportation rates and federal taxes.
A letter argues to remove a long serving official over political pressure and suggests appointing a police and fire commission by bar associations or civic groups. The writer defends Ex-Chief Overbey and questions current tactics in governance.
An EB Occasional Rider laments rising railroad prices, arguing higher rates push travel beyond his means while showing sympathy for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen. The note highlights the burden on average patrons who rely on rail service.
A Hickory Creek area resident objects to rising taxes and bus fares, complains that sewers are clogged with stones and paper, and demands city action on flood risk, creek area drainage, and sewer conditions before more taxes are levied.
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