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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1948
Page
4
Joliet readers condemn indifference to the flag and to veterans who fought in World War II. A letter laments the failure to observe the 60 second silence and calls for education on flag manners, urging schools and veterans groups to teach respect and remembrance.
The Laymen Law Enforcement League of Will County pledges to combat gambling by removing a lax lawyer from the state's attorney office and replacing him with a candidate who vows to enforce the law. Citizens are urged to stay alert after voting to ensure officials fulfill their duties.
An anonymous note from Angus warns of an imminent political ousting of a high salaried official amid town unrest. The author predicts public anger once voters are aroused and urges silence while hinting at a forthcoming decision.
A reader letter questions city permitting practices citing a neighbor's garage project that exceeded permit rules and encroached on the alley. The writer asks why some builders face looser rules while others must follow code, labeling the situation as inconsistent city officials.
Joliet November letter from Josiah Watson argues for clean, efficient government and stronger law enforcement in Will County Illinois. It criticizes Sheriff Kirincich and Commissioner Meade, denounces widespread gambling, and urges residents to vote for reform now rather than tolerate corruption.
Fragmentary clipping notes a reference to a judge named Michael and a November 14 date with a remark about a newspaper item.
Joliet residents recount St Josephs American Legion post No 1080 failing to supply flags or pallbearers for Sgt A Jurich coffin from France. Stone City post No 2199 VFW stepped in to provide pallbearers and arrange ceremonies. Family of Frank Jurich thanks the VFW and urges the local post to honor flag bearing coffins in the future.
Northwestern fan Lily Cache Lou Hawthorne protests unsportsmanlike booing of officials at the Northwestern Notre Dame football game. She blames a small minority of synthetic alumni, notes it harms intercollegiate relations and reflects poorly on Notre Dame faculty.
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