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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1944
Page
10
A fragment reflecting on crooked politics and the supposed persistence of lies in modern life. The writer argues that fundamentals never change and that deception is kept aloft by expert acting and showmanship. The piece hints at a call to eliminate fictitious elements and return to straight and narrow principles.
A column laments that laws cannot replace tolerance and proper law enforcement. The author recalls wartime shifts and Ella’s reflections on bases and jeeps, arguing for realism and moderation in public policy.
A brief notice profiles the 90th issue in a 1944 series from the Brewing Industry Foundation. It notes publication context and ongoing industry education efforts, without detailing specific articles or authors.
U G Blakely defends his stance in a readers page letter asserting openness for contributions and denying racial prejudice. He emphasizes free equal rights under the constitution and identifies as republican while praising bipartisan government.
A fragment from a Holbrook Arizona item dated August 1 indicates a stenographic note addressed to John T. Clyne. The readable portion suggests routine clerical matter or correspondence.
Judge W E Ferguson of Navaljo County commends The Spectator for its July 37th issue analysis of who wrecked the League of Nations. He credits the piece with courage and clarity and notes it deepened his understanding of the Wilson era.
In Joliet the Richards street or Washington school grounds are praised for their beauty with shade trees and a fine ball diamond. The writer notes the sand box has lacked clean sand for years, currently filled with sediment from past Hickory Creek floods.
Lieut James N Mitchell stationed at Jatville observes the second anniversary of his enrollment in the Army. He has served in New Caledonia Fiji Islands and the Solomons with reconnaissance flights over enemy territory and air combat experience. He received his commissary mission in March 1943 and is now stationed locally with Marcia Mitchell at 106 S Eastern Avenue.
A noisy note urges the school to provide clean sand for the playground sandbox. Manager Mert Wheeler offers to haul sand and place it in the sandbox if ordered, with parents and children hoping for action and thanks to the board.
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