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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1944

Page

4

Governors and Dewey Rally Behind GOP Campaign Line

A report on the Governors Conference outlines better federal state collaboration and a stronger GOP machinery led by Dewey and Bricker. It notes Dewey’s tactful leadership, growing governor backing, and the potential impact on the 1944 campaign amid isolationist and collaborationist tensions.

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Red Cross Notes from Local Service Clubs

Goods for the U S C lounge were sent during Mee Passse by New Lenox ght ub and St Raymond's Service Mothers club. Cigarettes donated by the Credit Women's Breakfast Club. A $5 contribution from Navy Mothers club. Certificate for one year of cigarette supply awarded to Credit Women's Breakfast Club. Also a certificate for 100 hours of U S O work presented to Staff Assistant Mrs. George Ruddiman.

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Manhattan Smokes for Yanks homecoming opens tomorrow

The 3rd annual homecoming for the Manhattan Smokes For Yanks organization runs Aug 18–20 on the Manhattan school grounds. Executed by William Jolies and a board including Dewey Gi Fuhrken and George Henry, the event features free nightly entertainment, contests, raffles, and a parade with Farm Bureau and local teams. Proceeds aid servicemen and Christmas pill boxes.

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