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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1948

Page

8

Trial by Fire staged for racial tolerance in Joliet

Rev. George H. Dunne S J wrote Trial by Fire from a true case history to combat racial discrimination. It will be performed January 9 at 3 p m in Joliet Township High School auditorium by the CYO players with sponsorship by St Francis Academy and the College of St Francis. Tickets are available at the schools.

United States George H. Dunne S. J Joliet Township CYO St. Francis Acad Emy College of St. Francis Los Angeles Cal Los Angeles County Dunne

Trial by Fire drama impacts social thinking in Iowa history note

The piece describes a coroner jury inspired drama titled Trial by Fire, produced nationwide by the National Catholic Theatre conference in Los Angeles with Hollywood backing. Bishop Bernard J. Sheil praised its moral message, noting it jolts indifferent audiences toward social justice while Iowa history notes mark Marquette Joliet's 1673 visit and Des Moines mining beginnings in 1788.

National Catholic Theatre Conference of Los Angeles Bernard J. Sheil CYO State of Iowa Marquette Joliet State Des Moines

Peace Through Readiness: Washington on War and Prosperity

A compact aphorism attributed to George Washington links national peace to constant preparedness for war as a foundation of rising prosperity. The quotation frames defense as essential to stability and progress.

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