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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1944
Page
6
In Joliet April 21 readers attack Illinois voting laws for soldiers, arguing redundancy and delays in the absentee ballot process. They propose letting counties mail ballots to servicemen at last known addresses with volunteer help to prevent duplications, blaming legislators and the governor for the current mess.
The writer under the name Realistic argues the coming Republican convention should select a well qualified candidate rather than a puppet of pressure groups. He questions whether any Republican today surpasses all others in intellect and capability to lead national and foreign policy.
Plainfield writes about public officials and their failings noting a lack of criticism and questioning where society would drift. The fragment hints at naming Adolf Hitler in a hypothetical German publication.
U. S. G. Blakely reflects on criticism of the current money system and debates over the gold standard. He notes the need for a medium of exchange that fits each neighbor’s ability to pay, while criticizing political meddling and the Roosevelt Churchill chart of global affairs.
The article notes shoe shines cost a dime plus tip while coffee ranges from a nickel to fifty cents, with quality varying widely. It advises seeking value, cites poorly conditioned cigars at standard prices, and observes Australian fathers often care for children while mothers work.
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