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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1931
Page
8
A historical quotation notes that a person who loved both fellow humans and wealth never existed. The line reflects a moral stance contrasting generosity with material desire.
The president proposes giving foreign governments a one year leeway to delay debt payments to the United States. While not a cancellation, the plan aims to stimulate sales of American goods during the delay, helping both sides by allowing them to pay later. The policy is pitched as business, not politics.
A reflection on gossip citing Sheridan George Eliot Ouida and Cleopatra. The piece urges verification of calamity stories, condemns rumor as slander, and notes that truth travels via facts not hearsay, encouraging readers to pursue evidence before repeating claims.
The Illinois Legislature has introduced 1956 bills by June first with Tax and Roads and Bridges dominating. Critics argue the State’s Statute Law is a hodgepodge, misclassified and hard to understand, urging a comprehensive revision and clearer grouping.
A reader from Evanston praises a two week police program teaching women to drive and argues for universal schooling with a proficiency card. The letter claims women drivers err frequently and urges annual police instruction for all women motorists.
Spectator voices support for Joliet budget relief by reducing salaries across the board. Commissioner Shepley backs trimming pay rather than layoffs, urging heads of departments and city leaders to share in the sacrifice. Acknowledges hoped-for national business rebound and restored pay later.
A Joliet spectator column questions why President Hoover did not stop in Joliet during his western trip while noting Springfield was planned. The piece hints at local pride and critique of business leaders and travel arrangements without a clear conclusion.
A reader describes noticing city department heads and firemen at the Collins street engine house. The writer praises the revived initiative and the firefighters practice of ladder work, calling for commendation of the orders given.
A reader compliments the Editor and the Spectator, praising the fresh edition from start to finish and extending best regards to the publishers.
A reader commends the Spectator for its new format noting easier reading and clearer presentation. The letter highlights improved layout and accessible text, inviting further reader feedback on the redesign.
Interviews with Hjalmar Rehn James Corcoran Arthur Wagner William Lowrey argue for tariffs to revenue only or reduced levels to improve U S trade. They claim lower duties would stimulate buying selling and lift the world mood and Canada trade.
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