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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1949
Page
6
A political commentary argues against gratuitous jobs and selective patronage, warning that government employment schemes harm public trust and electoral integrity. The piece laments the manipulation of public resources for political gain and urges competent successors to prevent irreparable election-time damage.
A letter from an apartment hunter complains about vacant units after recent remodeling. Landlord cites rent control ceilings as preventing rent, claiming no return on investment. He warns of prolonged housing shortages and ongoing search for a new apartment.
A reader defends the Plainfield sewage plant and disputes Mr. P. F. Caimer’s critique. The letter praises the activated sludge plant as a modern sanitary solution funded privately to restore the Dupage River, noting legal progress strengthening pollution controls.
A reader named Vivian Holcomb from 213 Lincoln Street presents two poems set in Joliet in autumn. The first laments colorful leaves and busy streets, while the second features imagery of leaves floating and bright, ending with a signature line and address.
James W. Madison, Superintendent of Water and Sewage, assures the public that the water system operates with approved methods and meets obligations to nature and neighbors. He explains a few minnows seen near the outlet were overflow from a fisherman's bait seine and invites further contact if needed.
Milwaukee letter writer insists the stadium funding dispute remains unresolved and vows to keep pressure for action. The writer references a previous letter and questions how much money Mr Barr should contribute amid the ongoing controversy.
A reader urges Joliet park board to fire Mr. Barr if his stadium plans don t meet citizen wishes. The writer argues for a builder who can satisfy both park board and residents, naming ex-student Mike Sanfilippo at YMCA Room 509.
A Joliet reader questions why married teachers are barred from employment in the elementary system. The letter argues married women are stable and better at understanding children, urges hiring based on qualifications, and notes a recent school policy change and state law on dismissal for marriage.
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