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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1942
Page
5
A Joliet publication criticizes the Will County Civilian Defense committee as undemocratic and partisan, noting lack of minority representation. It condemns panic tactics at a first meeting and urges unity, arguing officials should avoid fearmongering and focus on constructive defense efforts.
Rival handlers from Elgin and Aurora feature in a regional heavyweight showcase with B. Wassingworth of Elgin, Charles Gathing of Elgin, Henry Seward of Kankakee, M. Brown of Aurora, and other contenders participating in the event.
A Joliet correspondent criticizes air wardens and defense measures as foolish and urges citizens to resist self serving leaders. He warns that war impact will come when bombers reach America and lambastes opportunists and show window boys in the region.
A special enrollment for the CCC boys is open and runs through February 20. Men aged 17 to 23 who are single unemployed and want to learn a trade and get CCC work are eligible. The CCC office is at the Illinois Public Aid commission on 35 W Van Buren Street.
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