Roosevelt Critics warn of new foreign policy and war risk
A skeptical view argues President Roosevelt's policies risk American involvement in foreign wars. The author claims Roosevelt aided France with bombing planes and secret understandings with France and England, urging citizens to contact lawmakers to halt perceived dangers and the New Deal agenda.
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France
Roosevelt
Rance
England
Roose
Velt
Congress
Dexker
City snow removal failure prompts call for action
A Joliet editorial urges city officials to take responsibility for clearing downtown streets after heavy snow. The piece condemns delays and money excuses, endorsing prompt use of workers and equipment to restore business district activity and pressing accountability for all officials including the mayor.
Shepley Turns Down NYA Aid
The Chicago Tribune Spectator Golden Gloves tournament plans its eighth annual show with over 100 entries already registered and another forty expected. Hinsdale C C C camp sends 18 boys to Joliet to compete, with three potential champions possible at the Chicago finals on March 10. Trophies from John McGuire and William R. McCabe will be awarded along with gold and silver gloves. Catholic High gym seats 1 400 spectators as seat sales resume after a storm delay.
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Chicago Tribune-Spectator
Catholic High Gymnasium
Chicago
Hinsdale
Joliet
John McGuire
William R. McCabe
Catholic High
Moose Club Seeks Boxers for Golden Gloves Training
All Moose entries in the Golden Gloves tournament should attend a Monday 7 pm meeting at the Moose club. Boys wishing to enter may train at the Elks Club from 2–4 pm and 7–9:30 pm with gloves bags head gear and mouthpieces provided. A boxing expert from The Spectator will supervise training hours.
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Moose Club
Elks Club
Crowded finals push as reserved seats run out
Ready indicates a crowded house each night with demand for finals already exceeding last year. Reserved seats will disappear soon as Joliet entrants lead from Morris Aurora St Charles Chicago Heights and Kankakee. Strong teams include the Moose Club and the C Y O. The Blue Eagles seek the team trophy with solid players.
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Joliet “Ehters
Morris
Aurora
St. Charles
Chicago Heights
Kankakee
Moose Club
Blue Eagles
Y. M
C. A. Team Wins Trophy in Crowded Competition
A C. A. team clinched the trophy amid a field of hustling fighters showing strong performance and determination throughout the event.
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C. A
Suit Seeks 50000 in Sleeping Driver Crash Case
Frank Peterson sues Henry M. Simon for 50000 in a Chicago circuit court claim. He says on May 4, 1937, while Peterson rode a motorcycle on Wentworth street, Simon, driving while asleep, struck him causing a fractured leg lacerations and permanent injuries.
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Frank Peterson
Henry M. Simon
Peterson
Wentworth Street
Chicago
Simon
Accident on Route 66 Near Joliet Injures Two Drivers
A truck and a passenger car collided five miles south of Joliet on Route 66. Charles Sanger and Joe Sharp, both of Chicago, were taken to St. Joseph's Hospital with minor injuries. Rain and slick pavement contributed to the crash. both vehicles were badly damaged.
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Joliet
Charles Sanger
Joe Sharp
Chicago
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Bell Says Won't Juggle County Funds
County Treasurer James Bell refused to transfer money between funds to avert a financial crisis tied to county finances. He cited illegality and urged tightening spending to balance the budget as warrants and payrolls loom.
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Bell
James Bell
Connie Wirth
H. E. Ehlers
Ehlers
Police Warn Against Sled Riding Behind Cars
Chief N J Fornango ordered officers to stop all riders on sleds and bob sleds behind automobiles amid repeated complaints. Traffic officer Lonnie Randolph said the activity is dangerous and urged parental prohibition. Safety Commissioner David Lentz noted a rider’s anger at a stop and stressed the risk to seven teenage girls on a rope-drawn bobsled.
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N. J. Fornango
Lonnie Randolph
Lice Department
Randolph
David Lentz
Lentz
Refuses To Let Boys Do Men's Work
Joliet officials clash over snow removal with Commissioner Sam Shepley blocking NYA boys ages 16 to 18 from street cleaning. He cites budget limits and argues able bodied men should be hired, blaming Mayor Jones for lack of assistance as shoppers complain loop streets remain uncleared and crosswalks blocked.
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Joliet
Sam Shepley
NYA
City Barns
Shepley
Jones
Mayor Jones
Loop
Chicago Street
WPA Tools Stolen Threatens West Side Sewer Project
Construction boss Joe Kelly says shovels rubber boots and saws have been regularly stolen from a toolbox at the west side WPA sewer project over the past months. Police were informed yesterday.
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WPA
Joe Kelly
West Side
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