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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1940
Page
1
The piece critiques modern journalism's reliance on advertising, free wire services, and sensational Europe war coverage. It argues papers lack prompt local news and should stand by readable articles and bold editorial voice rather than pushy ad-driven profits.
A group of Republican leaders will meet Wendell L. Willkie in Elwood Indiana on Saturday to inform him he has been nominated for president and to urge him to carry on the fight. Willkie is described as a former Democrat from New York. The report notes his expected acceptance remarks.
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