Mayor Jones Faces Criticism Over Air Wardens in Will County
The Joliet leader draws fire from Waugh appointed four Will County air wardens, with critics accusing him of undermining civilian defense. The letter questions Jones's judgment and suggests his plan risks panic and self serving control while praising or listing other local figures.
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Mayor Jones
Will County
Mr. Jones
Joliet
Jones
Waniteke Jones
John. F. Lux
Ted
Jack
MatKeever
George
General
Republicans Plan Full Ticket To Challenge Barr Backed State
Independent Republicans announce a full county and state slate opposing Senator R J Barr and brother G A Barr. Democrats aim for a complete county ticket. A young strong state senator candidate is sought. Petitions circulate to field candidates against Judges Cowing Adams and Ivan Rhodes. Louis Bottino and Don Lang likely avoid opposition.
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R. J. Barr
G. A. Barr
Judge Cowing
Adams
Ivan Rhodes
Louis Bottino
Don Lang
Senator Barr
Spectator Announces Early Publication For Bargain Days
The Spectator will publish one day earlier to cover Joliet merchants special sale days on February 19 20 and 21. The paper will arrive Wednesday afternoon with bargains and a replacement for the former semi annual Dollar Day urging readers to watch for the next issue.
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Joliet
Spectator
Sixteen Bouts Set for Tournament Finals in Joliet
The Eleventh Chicago Tribune Spectator Golden Gloves finals will be held Tuesday at Catholic High School gym. Open and novice divisions showcase top boxers from Aurora, Kankakee, Joliet, and surrounding towns with anticipated at least sixteen bouts and grand showmanship from 8:15 p.m. official start.
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Chicago Tribune-Spectator
Catholic High School
Joliet
Francis Smith
Aurora
Art Brady
Kankakee
John Hendren
Ted Coy
Chicago
Joliet Boys
Andy Franks
John Arrest
L. Brock
Egin
Jackie Woods
Oods
Reed faces several challengers in legislature race
The article notes Congressman Reed will face opposition from multiple sources as candidates for the legislature enter the race.
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Didates
Reed
Federal orders halt defense bond chain mail schemes
The federal government reiterates that sending letters soliciting defense savings stamps via the mail remains a violation of postal fraud and lottery statutes. New orders forbid delivery to persons accused of participating in such chain schemes.
Union Funds Under International Audit in Joliet
J A Evensen, first vice president of the International Union of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers, arrived from St Louis to Joliet and assumed control of the local union. He directed auditing of records and funds, denying any officer dishonesty while citing excessive and irregular expenditures as the reason for international intervention.
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International Union of Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers
Joliet
St. Louis
International Union
Mr. Evensen
Evenson S
the International
Evenson
International
Poy Evenson
Inigder
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Channing Miller
Joliet Catholic High School
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Fight Barr State
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Adam Miller
Charles Persiciti
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