Press Silence and Censorship Fears Raise Joliet Alarm
A Joliet reader laments silencing of American press by powerful groups and cites blocked distribution of The Nation, library censorship over anti Catholic articles, and fears of broader suppression in U S towns. The note links free press erosion to intimidation by ecclesiastics, officials, and politicians.
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Joliet
U. S
Na‘tion
George O'Rourke
American News Company
Nation
Paul Blanchard
Church
Blanchard
McCabe
Massachusetts
Hitler
Favors parking on one side to speed Joliet traffic
A Joliet letter urges the police department and local paper to enforce one side parking on narrow streets like Eastern Avenue and North Broadway from the hospital to Route 66 A. The writer cites bottlenecks and vehicle damage from cars busses and trucks parking on both sides.
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North Broadway
Eastern Avenue
Joliet
Hospital North
Hospital
Property Owners Vote Against Tax Increases in Joliet Debate
Letters defend property owner votes on tax hikes, arguing only owners should decide increases. Authors cite rising real estate taxes, rent issues, and costs to older properties, opposing broader taxpayer participation. They defend teachers’ benefits, midget racing, and stadium rentals as fair uses of funds.
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Roliet
Joliet
Opponents of midget racing fade in Joliet
Some adversaries of midget car races in Joliet have capitulated and are giving the thrilling sport a chance. The July 25 report notes supporters of midget racing gaining ground as opposition wanes.
Joliet’s 1952 Democratic Convention Remembered By Jolietan
A Joliet observer recalls the 1952 Democratic Convention as a landmark event showing democracy in action. He describes the floor and balcony experience, the sense of national focus, and the unity hoped after fervent arguments, noting Aiden Barkley’s prominence and the Stock Yards Inn as a hub of delegate activity.
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Joliet
Farflung
Aiden Barkley
America
Stockyard Inn
Remarkable convention reports and late night mood shifts
Observers recount a Chicago convention with air conditioning and walkie talkies. Franklin Roosevelt and Robert McKeand mingle with others while Holdridge campaigned. Harry Truman arrives after his speech as the floor quiets at 3 am and returns home to find Spectator predicting Stevenson and Sparkman victory. Milorad Konjevich of 11 N Broadway is congratulated.
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Illinois
Franklin Roosevelt
Robert “Racey’ McKeand
Barkley
Harry Truman
Blackstone Hotel
Michigan Avenue
Taft
Conrad Hilton
the Spectator
Stevenson
Sparkman
Milorad Konjevich
N. Broadway
Beach recreation should drive Joliet voting in the future
A letter urges Joliet voters to back park commissioners who control recreation. It names Everett Cox Ray Pilcher Art Kelly Bob Murphy and Larry Furlong as current figures, notes two to three up for re election next year, and calls for more bathing beach facilities and a complete recreation program.
Complacent Supervisors Blamed for Lax Health Regulations
Exposé cites Will County Health and zoning laxity as driving urban blight on the northern edge of Will County. Crete township supervisor George Witt is named, with a 1950 protest by the Crete Township Taxpayers Protective Association to the County Board of Supervisors.
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Crete
Will County Health Department
Will County
County Board of Supervisors
George C Witt
Crete Township
Crete Township Taxpayers Protective Association
George Witt
Taxpayers
Fred Francis
County Board
James Brown
Ralph Newkirk
Witt
L. L. Fatherree
Health Department
Crete Township Coalition Demands Building Controls
Charles C. Bower of the Crete Township Taxpayers Protective Association blasts Ralph Newkirk and county officials over lax zoning and health permit enforcement. He urges a building performance code and demands the County Board of Supervisors impose stricter oversight to prevent violations and safeguard the area.
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Crete Township
Ralph Newkirk
Newkirk
Health Department
Zoning Department
County Board of Supervisors
Will County
Charles C. Bower
Crete Township Taxpayers Protective Association
East Side Residents Fight for Beach and Pool
East siders led by an estimated 100 residents urge Joliet park board to build a new swimming pool and beach by next summer. The letter notes persistent support beyond winter and cites The Spectator as backing the cause.
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Park Board
Spectator
East Side Group
Joliet Swin Beach Drive Push Fails To Move Pool Plan
In Joliet residents urge the park district to build a swimming beach as hot weather underscores recreation needs. A local group pledges to mobilize 100 supporters to pressure officials until the beach project progresses despite stalled plans.
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Joliet
Park District
Park Board
Lutheran Picnic at Immanuel Lutheran Church
The annual church picnic of Immanuel Lutheran Church Mokena is set for Sunday in the village. A family style dinner will be served at noon. The public is invited.
Illini band picks J Lehmann for summer youth group
Jerry Lehmann son of Mr and Mrs J Lehmann of Mokena is chosen to play in the Illinois summer youth band at the University of Illinois. The group will give a concert August 8 at the university.
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Jerry Lehmann
J. Lehmann
Mokena
Illinois
University of Illinois
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Lax Health Department
East Siders
Lutheran Picnic
Illini
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