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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1945
Page
8
The letter criticizes the lack of a stable Corporation Counsel in Joliet and urges the mayor to appoint a new official to provide legal advice on ordinances. It laments resignations and argues for a return to an aldermanic form of government to improve administration.
J P Conrad recalls A B G Blakely and the Snapp Clyne era in Will County Republican politics. He endorses early 20th century candidates and the party’s methods of endorsement, notes living members, and praises current officials while affirming belief in the party’s enduring admin istration. He closes with apologies for length and offers to publish.
Blakely resident A G Blakely writes from Plainfield thanking Mr McCabe for a flattering Spectator article about their fellow townsman. He recalls seeking his advice on various matters and commends the grand portrayal in the last issue.
A reader letter praises a Spectator writer, noting the columnist’s engaging articles and the loss felt by readers at his passing. The note expresses appreciation for the writer’s contribution and public impact.
Cpl. Jack Lightner, 21, of 912 Morgan Street, has arrived in Italy training as a ball turret gunner for a Liberator with the 15th AAF. He is assigned to a veteran unit that has flown over 170 combat missions and dropped thousands of tons of bombs on Germany Austria Yugoslavia and Italy. Lightner, a Joliet Township High School graduate, entered service March 15, 1943.
Staff Sgt. Wilbur L. Jones received the radio mechanic bar at the Army Air Forces Navigation School at San Marcos Army Airfield Texas a Training Command unit. Awards go only to enlisted men with special technical abilities for air force assignments. His parents Mr and Mrs W L Jones reside at 615 Dickens Street.
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