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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1940
Page
6
An Oregon Supreme Court ruling protects free speech and minority rights against a stringent labor picketing law. The piece defends the constitution as a shield for liberty, justice, and inviolable rights, noting courts guard the common man when just causes arise.
The U S Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for Public Employment Office Specialist and senior associate and assistant grades in the Bureau of Employment Security FSA. Salaries range from 2600 to 4600 dollars with a 3% retirement deduction. Applications due November 8 for eastern states and November 12, 1940 for western states.
The new Ford dealership offers trained mechanics, factory equipment, prompt service, and a showcase 1941 Ford. Motorists are invited to inspect, test drive, and compare prices with other low priced cars, highlighting value and accessibility for all customers.
Mayor Kelly announced the completion of a 7 000 earthen dike across Lake Calumet aligning with 110th Street. The project aims to create a south side airport to attract aviation manufacturing, with 300 acres between the dike and 103rd Street slated for airport development and runways up to 6 000 feet long.
The Tenth General Assembly met at Vandalia and pressed a bill for federal aid to build the Illinois Central railroad. Lincoln supported the measure actively as Illinois’s population grew from about 900,000 to 1,500,000 within five years.
Stephen A. Douglas led the triumph for the Illinois Central bill and later won election to the U S Senate. He is buried at the eastern end of 85th Street in Chicago near the Illinois Central Railroad tracks, where a granite shaft 104 feet tall bears a bronze figure of Douglas.
A mixed sketch notes anti freeze and radiators, lovers needing courage in public speaking, and changing courtship signs. It mentions children persuading parents, old hand kissing, a neck hold, unsafe leaves on roads, debts causing anxiety, aging women, kids with paints, and a high society item about pairs of birds leaving for a winter hotel.
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