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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1933
Page
12
Commissioner Robert Wraith announced that 115 beer selling licenses have been issued within city limits. Police are enforcing permits, each valid for one year at $200, and unnamed operators still without licenses face arrest within days as the 1 a.m. closing hour comes into effect.
Moore Stove Works plans to keep 200 workers daily for three months with ample orders. Indications point to continued operation beyond that period, despite the summer lull. A new Moore gas stove features a reversable oven adjustable in minutes without altering the stove’s appearance.
Two men arraigned before Judge Ralph C. Austin in county court on larceny charges were sentenced to Vandalia Penal Farm. James Corbett aged 37 received six months for jewel theft from Mrs. Clyde Calkins of 306 Second Avenue, who reported threatening notes linked to the case. Harry Burge, involved in several winter hold ups, was sentenced to one year at Vandalia.
A burglar gained entry to Louis Degard’s home at 505 South Joliet Street during the week but fled after screams from Miss Florence Degard, 21. A necklace worth 18 dollars was stolen.
A veteran writer argues Roosevelt benefits all, citing 250000 one dollar daily jobs, Mitchell's resignation, bank closures, and beer restoration to workers. The letter asserts critics misjudge the president as steering the nation through rough seas toward renewed prosperity.
The spectator editor proclaims the return of their beer and urges prohibition repeal, thanking President Roosevelt as the Government profits from alcohol. The piece hints at broader tales about Morgan and a larger House of Morgan storyline.
Swedish American Day Monday June 19 marks the opening of Scandinavian week at the Century of Progress. The four Scandinavian days culminate June 22 with a large combined program in Soldier Field, drawing visitors of all backgrounds per general chairman Carl H. Lundquist.
A derisive note claims Hitler received a thousand pills for his birthday and comments that one or two would suffice to affect him a year earlier. The language suggests a critical, satirical intent rather than a factual report.
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