26 Oct 1934
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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1934
Page
1
The writer questions relief organizations and alleged political influence, noting Santa Claus and other volunteers, Washington funds, and state supervision. They urge support for volunteer relief efforts and question administration actions while echoing a presidential call to back local relief agencies.
The Forty First District comprising Will and DuPage Counties should keep Senator Barr for leadership. The piece argues leadership is earned, not taught, and stresses Barr’s established influence as reason to hang on to him amid challenging times.
The essay notes that diagonal or lateral parking or even upside down does not matter if cars stay all day. Streets lack garages and are built for travel, yet many autos remain parked on streets, especially Saturday nights, blocking access to stores and prompting double parking.
Republican leaders in Will County predict a complete victory for all candidates as the campaign enters its final stretch. Senator Richard J. Barr and Attorney Edward Corlett are set to speak at mass meetings in Steger and Aurora, where Col. Frank Knox will be the principal speaker at a Young Men's Republican district convention.
Joliet's football squad meets East Aurora in a pivotal Big Six game at Aurora. Coach Doug Mills reshuffles the lineup as regulars contend with strong substitutes while both teams aim to strengthen bids for a top division spot.
Spectator carriers will begin their regular monthly collections on the city routes starting tomorrow and continue next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Residents are reminded to have their papers ready for pickup.
State officials announced early in January start on a $2,000,000 addition adjacent to Stateville to relieve severe overcrowding. Gov Henry Horner and Arch L Bowen urged plans by mid November, as the current population nears 6,000 with inmates sleeping in corridors.
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