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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1932
Page
6
A child was killed by a hit and run driver. Sheriff Oliver Flint calls for swift arrests and justice, urging state police aid and stressing that speeding is a major cause of accidents nationwide. The writer warns that hit and run drivers deserve life imprisonment.
The piece surveys rising conflicts in Europe with Franz von Papen crushing Red and Fascist forces in Prussia Berlin and fears of a Moscow style revolution amid Germany's instability. It notes Japan in Manchuria the Gran Chaco dispute in South America and domestic tensions over the Bonus Army and Hoover administration policy.
A citywide inquiry asks readers whether they approve of backless bathing suits worn by girls at beaches and pools. The item presents public opinion on modesty and dress in public recreation spaces.
George Bartling and Glen Ford express support for sun exposure and backless bathing suits, praising the sun’s health benefits and noting a changed era compared to twenty years ago. They dismiss moral concerns and emphasize personal liberty in bathing attire.
Ray Bennett notes that some girls at the beaches show excessive skimpy dress, with some removing shoulder straps. He says a few go to extremes, but ignorance is often overlooked.
R B Martin of Joliet National Bank and Raymond Hassert of 301 Davis street weigh in on bathing suit fashion. Martin says self expression includes backless suits, while Hassert believes the style choice is unimportant.
Bob Daggett of 1218 Kelly Avenue defends acceptable bathing suits while criticizing outfits that are too low. He favors backless designs for sun tanning and health benefits.
A quoted remark by Joseph Rymuza of Will County Bank Building defends relaxations on beachwear. The speaker argues men may wear trunks and implies girls should have similar sun exposure with backless swimsuits. The comment reflects tensions over dress codes and gender norms.
Two letters discuss peaceful picketing and labor unrest around a fence, criticizing union tactics and calling for fair wages. A second letter from A. T. Lilly endorses Franklin D. Roosevelt and John N. Garner, urging voters to steer the nation’s ship of state toward prosperity on Election Day.
A young speaker defends backless bathing suits arguing they reflect modern times and equal intelligence with past ages. She says she visits beaches regularly and has not faced criticism, noting age comparisons and social change.
The columnist urges voters to press President Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt to reveal their proposed cabinet before the election, arguing that transparent leadership plans are essential for informed choices. The piece emphasizes accountability and informed decision making by the electorate.
A letter from a Business Man praises last week's Editorial Editor piece A Proposal To Bankers. He argues bankers have benefited long enough and supports currency inflation for a period, citing John Garner's praise of inflation as justification.
Close Observer writes that Joliet airport interior and exterior lights are too bright in current economic times. He argues night flying can use flares and government beacon suffices, noting few daytime landings and few nighttime landings.
A reader commends the newspaper overall but criticizes the Affai rs of the Heart column. The letter hints at in love pains and asks for changes to the feature.
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