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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1944
Page
5
A Joliet reader asks where to donate washed tin cans after the local pickup system failed. He reports many cans ready and asks for guidance since his grocer will not accept them and he lives outside city limits.
An advisory committee with Will county health officials in Rialto Annex heard a costly 1942 figure of 80 000 dollars for facilities aiding mentally deficient residents. Dr Marion K Bowles stressed focus on syphilis linked to liquor while attendees discussed prostitution and teen girls implicated in spread. Sheriff Newkirk and local groups were noted for enforcement and public information alongside concerns about dairy workers. The Chicago Sun was mentioned as part of the story.
A reader letter outlines liberal and reform factions in Chicago criticizing Marshall Field for undermining business spokesmen through editorials and cartoons. It notes Joliet figure James H. Ferriss selling his paper to Colonel Copley and questions policies protecting longstanding local interests.
Readable fragments discuss women chemists within the American Chemical Society. The text notes counts or tallies related to female members and their representation in committees or divisions. No dates or full context provided.
A statement notes the figure of about 1 200, vastly higher than the amount recorded twenty years ago. The reference contrasts current totals with the earlier period to illustrate growth.
Plainfield February 23 an editorial voice argues that GOP delegates and alternates to the national convention are largely self selecting and not subject to real opposition. The writer notes the Willkie slogan may provoke local dissent while predicting the convention will largely rubber stamp a prearranged slate.
A reader from Joliet voices frustration over bus routes, noting West Side streets like Park Drive receive fewer stops while other corners are serviced. They recount incidents where buses stopped for residents, and urge better routes for local taxpayers amid wartime conditions.
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