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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1948
Page
4
A reader in Joliet critiques Father De Sales and laments lax gambling law enforcement since Overbey. The letter urges stronger action by the state's attorney, calls for diligent policing and accountability, and warns citizens to demand duty or remove public officials.
A reader asks to print the enclosed narrative titled Roscoe about a good woman named Juliet. The writer says the tale is sad and hopes Mr. McCabe will publish it for the editor.
Roscoe, a beloved Ingalls Park dog, died after a potato chip truck injured him last Wednesday. Delayed help and slow response left the animal suffering until 6 p m when Mrs Madeline K Smith arranged veterinary care, but Dr Rooney could not arrive until 9 45 p m Roscoe is buried with thanks to Mrs Smith for her concern.
June 1 report recalls John Horton longtime lock tender at lock 6 and his wife Aunt Nellie. The article notes seven children, four deceased, and memories of life along the I and M canal. It mentions water lilies in the pond behind the house and a hand made row chest from those days.
A fragment reflects on a locktender always nearby to gather blossoms and the lasting memories shared by a few remaining, along with friends who enjoyed the pleasure.
June 7 Joliet voices oppose Henry Wallace noting his 1952 presidential ambitions. The piece warns of Wallace rallying insurgent followers and compares his potential rise to dangers seen with Hitler and Huey Long, labeling him visionary yet impractical.
W R Howard argues for a single unit dollar money system to finance future wars. He proposes interest free money issued by the U S Treasury for direct government spending and a 2 percent bank borrowing rate from the treasury. This plan aims to curb debt growth and funnel interest to the government. Source: Ft Worth Texas May 30.
Articles of incorporation issued to the Joliet Photographers Guild at 509 Jersey Avenue by the secretary of state. Officers listed include Raymond D. Sullivan Harry E. Green and Ronald S. Rossi. The group aims to promote social educational and professional fellowship among city photographers.
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