Promise and economy in Joliet finances debated
A Joliet column argues for tighter city budgeting to avoid insolvency, warning against overburdening taxpayers. It questions water department spending, salaries, and outlays while calling for efficient street lighting and prudent cuts to protect residents’ pocketbooks.
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Ray
Besyil
Joliet
Illinois
Roses Ing A. Sherwod
J* E
Joseph
Pregort
Bill Nye
Mammoth Cave
The Question Do You Think a Universal Working Law
A universal working law could address unemployment by guaranteeing a basic labor option for all, stabilizing demand and reducing job insecurity. Critics warn it may disincentivize work and require heavy funding, precise eligibility, and robust administration to avoid misuse.
Five Day Week: Industry Leaders Weigh Its Feasibility
Joliet Moose secretary Vince Kelly backs a five day week to save manpower and align life with growing machine power. Storekeeper Adler Jr notes wage adjustments could help families, while Frank Jones argues a scaled week would spread work if conditions stay steady. John Clyne of First National Bank predicts a five day week as factory output outstrips domestic demand.
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Vince Kelly
Joliet Moose Lodge
Azard
J. C. Adler, Jr
Frank Jones
John Clyne
First National Bank
United States
Ward Randall Wins 1931 National Spelling Championship
Ward Randall, age 12, of White Hall Illinois, captured the national spelling title in 1931 by correctly spelling Robert Pattison from Marseilles. The event marks a notable young achievement in scholastic competition amidst a nationwide contest season.
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Ward Randall
Whitehall
Illinois
Readers React to Texas Guinan in France Furor
Editor notes readers balk at allowing Texas Guinan to land in France while many French actors are spared, and question foreign workers entering the country as ex servicemen struggle.
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Texas
ASK THE POLICE: Why do some motorists evade tickets
A reader questions police fairness asking why some drivers avoid arrest or ticketing. He recounts passing a Stop street slowly, claims a motorcyclist yelled at him, and notes others speed with no arrests.
Turmoil Over Taylor Street Repair Demands Local Action
A Prairie Avenue resident complains about Taylor Street from Prairie Avenue west being in awful condition and fears damage to cars. The letter urges local authorities to fix the street, noting taxpayer concerns.
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Spectator
Taylor Street
Prairie Avenue
Fragments of Thought on Credit and Society
Diverse, fragmented reflections discuss credit culture and class, with maxims on wealth and aging, a general practitioner's insight, and stray lines about family, abuse, and belief. The garbled text weaves social critique and nonsensical images without a clear narrative or source context.
Hard on Women
A Joliet spectator quotes city officials claiming women speeders will receive arrest tickets while men face court and possible delays if unable to pay fines. He laments bias toward men and the unequal treatment of drivers in the legal system.
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Joliet
Editor Calls Officials Out Over Jobs and Pensions
A reader criticizes city officials for triggering layoffs and pension actions soon after taking office. The letter urges local papers to expose such conduct and defend workers facing dismissal while officials claim to start with a clean slate.
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