Endorsements Favor Retaining Sheriffs and Treasurers in Office
Amid a week before election, groups press for approving a constitutional amendment allowing sheriffs and county treasurers to seek re election. The Illinois Federation of Labor calls current rules outmoded and unfair, urging voters to restore the right to re elect these officials. Newspapers across parties voice support saying experienced officials attract qualified candidates and training requires continuity. A Riverdale social note closes the column with a family visit from Zoe Morris of Maryland.
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Illinois Federation of Labor
Peoria
Republican
Democrat
Suburban Leaders Named for Sixth War Loan Drive
Francis M. Knight announces suburban Cook County division heads for the Sixth War Loan Drive starting November 20. Leaders include George C. Williams Evanston A. L. Webster Des Plaines Fred B. Peake Oak Park and B. J. Schwoefermann Chicago Heights. Admiral King says Navy to host Pacific Theater exhibit at Navy Pier November 18 to December 8 with displays of landing craft planes ordnance and more. The exhibit spans about 291000 square feet with a 1200-seat theater and daily shows. Admission is free with War Bond booths and house-to-house canvassing. Mrs Foster Paisley visiting from Norfolk Va will join husband soon in California.
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Francis M. Knight
Chicago
Cook County
North Shore
George C. Williams
State Bank & Trust Co
Evanston
Northwest Suburbs
A. L. Webster
First National Bank
Des Plaines
West Suburbs
Fred B. Peake
Suburban Trust & Savings Bank
Oak Park
South Suburbs
B. J. Schwoeffermann
Citizens National Bank
Chicago Heights
Ernest J. King
U. S
Navy Department
Navy Pier
Treasury Department
Navy
Pacific
Foster Paisley
Ivanhoe
Norfolk
West Coast
California
Maritime commission renames vessels after sailors knots
The maritime commission introduces a new naming scheme for ships using sailor knots as the source of names marking a shift from city and battlefield eponyms to nautical terms. The move formalizes the practice across upcoming vessel classes under the agency’s standard naming policy.
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The
Maritime Commission
Tower of Pisa boasts exactly 200 steps
Cpl Earl Bishop of Newton Kentucky counted the stairs to the leaning Tower of Pisa and says there are 200 steps to the top.
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Pisa
Cpl
Earl Bishop
Nepton
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