Joliet Primaries Reveal Graft Ties in Precinct 31
Before the April primary three candidates filed for precinct treasurer in Joliet 31st precinct Franklin Newkirk, James Rosenberg, and C. H. Peterson. A deal allegedly would have Peterson win free field while Newkirk and Rosenberg withdrew. Peterson became county chairman, Rosenberg received a $1000 yearly truant officer salary, and critics claim the pattern shows self serving politics contributing to GOP losses.
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Ty Committee
Peterson
Schupp
Bartley
Rosenberg
Joliet
Mr. Bartley
Peterson Joins Green Faction In Will County GOP Clash
In Yorkville a GOP district meeting backed J Hill for state chair, while C H Peterson of Will County refused to commit and later sided with Green forces at Springfield. Everett Dirksen and Bill Stratton urged Hill, Peterson followed Will County bosses, prompting calls for reform among Republicans and citizens.
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J. Hill
Streator
la Salle County
Hill
C. H. Peterson
Will County
Peterson
Springfield
United States
Everett Dirksen
Bill Stratton
Chicago Daily News
Republican
Says rent control is unconstitutional in Joliet
A July letter from Toe Avenue, 1204 Eagle Street, protests rent control, arguing Congress lacks constitutional power to enact it and urging a wartime freeze on wages and prices. The writer attacks the New Deal and condemns rent control as unfair to tenants and landlords.
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Jeliet
Toe Avenue
Eagle Street
Joliet Firms Recognized for Civic Efforts in City
The article commends Joliet businesses and residents for their work to beautify the city and improve living conditions, noting they do so without compensation or formal recognition. It highlights the community’s appreciation for their ongoing voluntary efforts and civic spirit.
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Joliet
Town beautification praised. residents urged to credit workers
Ed Daniel of Cantigny Post VFW writes praising beautified town spots and asks publishing names of those who deserve credit. He lists American Institute of Laundering, G H Deaton Co, Al Baskin, hospitals, public offices, utilities, schools, parks, and local businesses as examples of effort that improve the town. He apologizes for omissions and urges continued good work.
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American Institute of Laundering
G. H. Deaton Company
al Baskin
St Joseph’s Hospital
Public Service Company
Jackson Street
Hindg
Pilcher Park
Inwood
Woodruff
Ed Daniel
Cantigny Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
N. William Street
Retraction Request From Susan Gulas In Spectator Letter
Susan Gulas of 514 N Broadway asks The Spectator to print a retraction of a July 20 1950 article. She denies charges against the building owner and urges calm, rejecting sympathy and interference.
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Juliet
Artoré
Spectator
America
Susan Gulas
N. Broadway
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Mr. Peterson
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Libby
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