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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1939
Page
6
A Morris reader questions a March 9 sketch criticizing the death penalty after a local murder. The writer quotes opinions opposing the electric chair and includes a poem condemning the crime and praising sympathy for the community.
A historical Joliet text explains burn classifications first to third degree and outlines symptoms, shock risk, home care, hospital treatment, and cautions. It cites Dr. Lendus Brannon and emphasizes sterilization, tannic acid dressings, and safeguarding children from hot surfaces.
A letter blasts Halden and his allies for assuming a highway commission bid, praising Republicans who earn office through hard work while criticizing Halden for unknown prior activity with the party.
A Morris reader retorts on March 13 to a Joliet paper letter about the Wood case, saying the writer may not reflect the paper’s or town’s opinion and defending free expression.
The Business Department reports 31 posts in the state have formed bicycle clubs to promote street and traffic safety among school children. Clubs operate on self-discipline and provide junior traffic policemen and court officials for the arrest and trial of juvenile offenders.
The Morris Citizen notes a local belief that the judge's sentence was appropriate for the accused and that his fate should follow the court’s ruling as fixed by Judge Hayes.
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