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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1933
Page
8
Elgin travels to Joliet for a conference matchup while Freeport visits Rockford and East Aurora plays at West Aurora in a trio of league games tonight.
Elgin lights and heavies travel to Joliet for pivotal Big Six Conference games. A win tightens Joliet’s title hopes while Beltzner and Dutter end career milestones for Joliet with Beltzner also unlikely to return. Elgin aims to seize first place in a closely contested race led by Wykoff’s lights.
The Jackson Street Merchants beat the Baptist Heavyweights 28 to 26 on Wednesday night. Led by Dietz and Crombie, the Merchants built and held the lead, finishing with the narrow victory on their home floor. For games, call 2-1060 and ask for Eddie. Demand American Made Goods.
Silver prices were easier today with spot at 26 cents an ounce, down 14 cents. Futures on the National Metal Exchange fell similarly as bar silver in London eased amid quiet trading.
D La Salle of Chicago plans a non conference game against Harrison Tech of Chicago at the West Side arena following a 23 to 19 win over Crane Tech. Carroll’s De La Salle weighs heavy with star forwards Morrison Comerford Lorenc and guard pair Simon Matesevac while Harrison counters with McGann at center and a deep bench.
The Spectator inquiring reporter asks a timely question about a current topic. Readers are invited to ponder the issue and share opinions on the weekly prompt.
The inquiry asks if raising taxes on low incomes is the optimal method to fund government needs. It weighs equity against revenue goals and considers possible effects on consumption and fairness.
A group of residents from Briargate Wilmington South Chicago New Lenox Cass Union street express opposition to raising income taxes for small earners. They argue taxes should target higher incomes or cut government costs to protect middle and family households and avoid widening inequality.
A fragment notes Chicago pace with population shifts and a riff on residents being taken for a ride as the paper hints at ongoing urban changes and concerns.
The Ruby A C s host a get-to dance at the Croatian hall Tuesday night January 31 with Sammy Berk's orchestra. Committee: Ben Fisher chairman Ray Smucker Walter Hirsch Nick Kirincich Alex Fordonski. Buy American Made Products. It is reported Rockefeller has stopped giving away dimes amid claims of renewed prosperity.
Gyms host growing turnout of Golden Gloves hopefuls training for the Spectator Chicago Tribune event at Moose Hall February 13 and 14. Marty Gleason and Bill Gross promise competitive bouts across weight classes. Two team trophies will be awarded to top Chicago and out of town scorers, with points for placers and semi finalists.
Alfred S. Swayne of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce said auto production stayed low in 1932 but total shipments of cars trucks gasoline oil and highway materials remained a major sustaining factor for railroads, more than any other industry’s freight.
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