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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1942
Page
7
Plainfield letter reflects on praise for neighbors and criticism of leaders while recalling fifty five years of community support. Writer defends occasional criticism as necessary, cites personal illness and examples of kindness, and urges balanced commentary over blanket praise.
In Joliet on June 23 residents criticized city leadership over the growing garbage problem. The piece mocks mayor George T. Jones and questions funding priorities, suggesting restoring worker wages and using horses and trailers for collection amid annexations and tax revenue increases.
Frankfort on June 23 the Board of Directors held a regular meeting to discuss municipal matters and potential policy changes. The agenda included budget considerations and project updates from city departments.
The district learned it would lose nearly 300 in anticipated revenue for 1940 after the Elgin Joliet and Eastern Railway objected to the tax levy. They claim no need for the money. The district was not notified promptly and could not testify or appeal. Judge Glen Cowing sent a letter noting Assistant State's Attorney Blim's agreement with railway attorneys Knapp Allen Cushing Donovan Bray and Gray in their exemption claim. County records on last year's objections may interest Will county taxpayers and some shipowners.
From a writer's window the E. J. and E. double tracks show a constant stream of freight trains. The excerpt hints at strong business for the railroad and suggests a larger corporate player influencing events in the county last fall.
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