Women Voters urge more food for starving Europe
The Illinois League of Women Voters backs increased US food allocation to Europe. President Mrs. Walter T. Fisher urges feeding Europe to avoid chaos and war. National leader Anna Lord Strauss outlines policy debates on releasing food to civilians versus boosting aid to countries in need.
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Europe
United States
Illinois League of Women Voters
State Board
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League
Illinois
Walter T. Fisher
Miss Strauss
Rise in Bond Sales After V J Day Across Illinois
August bond sales in Chicago, Cook County, and Illinois showed a large rise year over year. The state total reached $58,667,669.18, up $13,508,427.18 from August 1944, while Chicago and Cook County totaled $38,501,074, up $8,578,756 from last August.
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Cook County
Ilinoi
Renslow P Sherer
Hhnois War Finance Committee
Hiinow
Sherer
Illinois 102 County War Finance Committees Promote Victory Bond Drive
The 102 county chairmen and volunteer staff across Illinois continue to promote Savings Bonds and Stamps with no pay. The committees, described as patriotic and civic minded, urge sales and plan the forthcoming Victory Loan with strong public enthusiasm and ongoing effort.
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State of
Illinois
Christmas Gift Drive for 6000 Servicemen
Chicago Chapter Red Cross Camp and Hospital committee seeks 6000 gift packages for sailors on leave or at sea. Gifts must exclude messages beyond donor name and address, and be delivered to San Francisco by November 1. Each package should contain six items such as pencils, brushes, books, soap, cigarettes, or other listed goods.
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Camp and Hospital Committee
Chicago
Red Cross
High Seas
San Francisco
Red Cross Appeals for Wrapping Kit Gifts Drive
The Red Cross camp and hospital committee urges no Christmas wrappings on gifts and asks for colorful paper and ribbons with each package. They will oversee wrapping to ensure attractive shipping. Donations are accepted at Red Cross headquarters in Chicago and pickup can be arranged by calling WAC Bashc 7850 Extension 337 or $29 with the Red Cross Motors Corps.
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Red Cross
S. Wabash Ave
Chicago
Rabies Conquest Near Says Gaines Center
National Dog Week brings a Gaines Dog Research Center message from New York stating rabies conquest is near for Illinois dog owners. About 500000 dogs are referenced, with a plan stressing on leash rules vaccination and stray dog control as key steps toward eradication.
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Illinois
Gaines
National Dog Week Calls Attention to Stray Dog Problem
The Center urges citizens to address stray dogs seen as chief rabies sources. Strays dubbed pangsters and hoodlums of the canine world reflect owner neglect. Cruelty to animals stems from gifts discarded as dogs grow, yet humane agencies can aid with care and new homes. Marines have won over 35 Medals of Honor since the award began.
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Center
Man Sought For Action Over Explanation
A call goes out for the man who can actually do something rather than offer excuses for inaction. The statement underscores a demand for decisive leadership and concrete results over mere justification.
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