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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1948
Page
4
Joliet reports a harsh critique of Governor Dwight H. Green and Adlai Stevenson as the Illinois campaign intensifies. A reader accuses Green of economic missteps and term limits concerns while praising Stevenson as a sincere reformer. The letter condemns a biased referee and praises Stadium Sam for his efforts.
In Joliet, locals press for a stadium as repeated injuries plague teams. Citizens cite a poor field damaging players like Charlie Lewis and past captain with a cast since 1947, arguing Joliet’s reputation suffers without action despite years of park board support.
Si Hagen Morrie is described as a state tax investigator earning 450 dollars monthly. Comment notes he stays in the county, does little apparent investigating, and questions Governor Green’s payrolls. The piece calls for honest governance and criticizes distribution of state funds.
A Joliet letter protests a Fred Kohler wrestling show at the Catholic High auditorium on October 5. A 24 year old house wife criticizes the referee as unfair and biased, alleging excessive use of dirty tactics and improper calls that influenced the outcome between competitors Whitey Whittler and Walter Palmer.
Mrs Arthur Kirman demands publication of a retraction in next issue to clear her son Arthur Kirman and six other boys of vandalism accusations in Richland subdivision. She labels neighbors jealous and urges fairness in reporting.
Tonight at 7:30 in city hall council chambers a special meeting will be held to consider forming a permanent committee of service club representatives to expedite the city fire protection program. Findings and proposals will be discussed and decisions expected.
Miss Elsie R. Birkett of 1430 Cass street recently visited Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. The institute plans to increase its FM station WMBI FH power from 1,000 to 50,000 watts to greatly enlarge its radio audience.
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