Willkie’s surprising comeback amid 1940 campaign reflections
A reader argues Willkie’s 1940 cross party posture and England trip showed growing stature. The letter notes Willkie voted for Roosevelt, praised his conduct, and urged acknowledgment of his evolving role beyond party opposition. It cites Dewey praise and questions political graveyards for defeated candidates.
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Willkie
Roosevelt
Wake
Mr. Willkie
England
New York
Tom Dewey
Washington
Bryan
Recruiters seek able-bodied men for Illinois reserve militia
The article invites all men aged 18 to 50 to enroll in Company M, 3rd Infantry Illinois reserve militia, which began recruiting this week. With the city’s national guard in training, the new company will assume its duties. Eligible registrants will be released when called for federal service. Company officers will be on duty daily at headquarters, 143 ae.
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3Rd Infantry
Illinois Reserve Militia
National Guard
Rabies scare hits Lockport as mad dog bites five
Five Lockport residents begin rabies treatment after Chicago labs report a mad dog roaming the city. Names include Herbert Gulden Jr and Kenneth Clark, with others at Clinton and State, Ninth and State, and First streets. A sixth Chicago bite, E. W. Saulders, is sought for treatment. police urge dog restraint as serum shipments arrive.
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Lockport
Chicago
Herbert Gulden Jr
Ninth
State Streets
Kenneth Clark
State Street
Betty Wiegart
Clinton Street
Frank Dickinson
First
Ray Wittenkeller
Third
Madison Streets
E. W. Saulders
S. Wabash Avenue
Fred Lindner
Lindner
Cold Wave Slows Kanakakee Elwood Ordnance Plant Work
Winter sub zero conditions halt outdoor labor at the Kanakakee and Elwood Ordnance works delaying concrete pours for hundreds of permanent buildings. About 1,500 to 2,000 of 8,000 workers are idle awaiting milder weather while crews lay shelters to protect pours and 150 workers per day may be added, aiming for 9,000 staff if temps improve.
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Kankakee
Kankakee Works
Elwood
Army
Hit and Run Driver Sought After Alley Strike
Police seek a hit and run driver who struck George Boyd age 34 at 108 E Washington Street in an alley near the B and K Pontiac works and fled. Elmer Maxwell 30 from Wilson Street gave police a partial car description. officers expect to arrest the driver today.
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George Boyd
E. Washington Street
B. & K. Pontiac Company
Elmer’ Maxwell
Wilson Street
Boyd Wai
G O P Meet To Discuss Township Candidates
Republican precinct committee men will convene at the court house Monday evening to discuss potential candidates for the coming township election. Attorney Walter O Herschbach and Charles Voight will interview prospects. Offices include supervisor assessor town clerk seven assistant supervisors school trustees justices of peace and constables.
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Court House
Walter O. Herschbach
Herschbach
Charles Voight
Voight
Two Joliet Youths Admit Burglary Theft
Two Joliet teenagers were arrested by Detec tive Bernard McGann and Patrol man Earl Brooker after admitting breaking into Carl Ziesmer at 612 Chase Avenue through a basement window. They took 25 dollars, shared the loot, one bought shoe skates, another traveled to Chicago for a spree. Restitution to Mr. Ziesmer planned. youths turned over to parents. cases set for county court.
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Joliet
Bernard McGann
Earl Brooker
Carl Ziesmer
Chase Avenue
Chicago
Joliet Hits Subzero Cold as Joliet Freezes
The Joliet region suffers a brutal cold snap with five degrees below zero, the coldest in Joliet since December. Forecasters warn of continued frigid temperatures for the next two days with slight moderation expected later.
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Joliet
Weathen
Illinois
Pation Epee
Golden Gloves Finals At Joliet Tonight
Hundreds of fans pack Joliet Township High gym for 16 Golden Gloves bouts sponsored by The Spectator and Chicago Tribune. Thirty-two fighters survived preliminaries in novice and open divisions with open division winners advancing to the Tournament of Champions in Chicago Stadium.
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Joliet Township High School
The
Spectator
Chicago Tribune
Chicago
Joliet
Kankakee
Aurora
Elgin
West Chicago
Blue Island
Morris
Ted Coy
Johnny Farrell
Art Brady
Francis Smith
S. Gene Hare
Johnny Hendren
Breaks Leg In Street Accident In Webster Street
Harvey Deaton a 14 year old Western Union messenger at 6 Webster street suffered a fractured left leg yesterday afternoon when struck by an automobile driven by Russell Oberate at 0453 street. He was taken to Joseph's hospital for treatment.
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Harvey Deaton
Webster Street
Western Union
Ren
Hee
Russell “ O* Berate
Joseph's Hospital
Schmitz
Mastern
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Boston
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Paris
America
Mary Conroy
Lois Ultrich
Ducker’s
William R. McCabe
G.O.P
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