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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1952
Page
6
Reader inquiries challenge Joliet city council delay in approving a Prairie Campbell fire station. Critics question use of funds, suggest combining the water tower site, and urge legal appeals to protect nearby property values while protesting the plan.
A Joliet reader urges the park board to reinstate special police at Highland and Pilcher parks to curb drunken fights profanity and insults. She argues retired officers or experienced personnel should patrol with uniforms and weapons to enforce better conduct.
A Joliet reader thanks The Spectator for space and asks why Joliet lacks adequate housing projects. The writer notes some towns have two or three projects while Joliet struggles to provide for both poor and better off families.
The speaker calls on the governor Adlai Stevenson to provide housing protections as the nation focuses on preparation for conflict. Mrs Grace James suggests sheltering a few thousand people by improving living securities rather than destroying lives.
A Joliet letter from June 21 urges expanding the committee studying swimming facilities. It urges involvement from major organizations and timely action to prevent worsening conditions. The writer stresses immediate remedial steps for public safety at unguarded waters. West Sider signs. John T. Bannon elected to University of Illinois Rho Chi chapter for pharmacy students.
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