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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1944
Page
5
The author challenges clergy and public officials who oppose racetrack gambling arguing legalization with licensing would direct funds to the treasury and curb corruption. He urges enforcement, responsible oversight, and reform while praising circuit judge Frank J. Jones for steadfast service as Amicus Curiae.
Edward W Hobby 708 Nfelles avenue received silver wings and was appointed flight officer during graduation for aviation cadet class 44 J at the Frederick Army air field Oklahoma. He is the son of Mr and Mrs F W Hobby and entered service June 28 1943. He will report to Midland field Texas January 8 for transition training in heavy or medium bombardment. The article notes noncombatants in war can fight when needed with cooks bakers and other support personnel as shown by examples from Attu Guadalcanal and naval service fights.
Soldiers describe a clerical soldier as a weathered paper pusher with low status among infantry and artillery, contrasted by the cooks who also face social judgments within the ranks. The text hints at broader class friction in military life.
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