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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1939
Page
3
The piece criticizes President Roosevelt for harmful war talk and explosive national spending. It argues for balancing the budget, limiting taxes, and prioritizing domestic reforms over abroad military readiness. It urges citizens to resist what it calls reckless defense spending and to demand fiscal restraint.
A murky message outlines efforts to influence Mayor Jones and discourage rival Mr. Anderson. It pledges support if Anderson runs, asserts fairness, and calls for united backing of Jones's record to advance city progress.
In a courtroom of Judge Fred R. Adams dogem workers attended as C. S O organizers faced challenges by the Federation of Labor. The petition to settle under the Wagner Act involves about 300 employees. Examiner Wenzel hoped to finish the hearing soon and file findings.
Sheriff O Neill ordered immediate closures of four bookmaking joints on Jackson street Henderson avenue Cass street and North Broadway to end gambling in Will County. Raids and arrests expected tomorrow if violations continue as deputies seize machines and move cabinets to safety amid New Year’s Eve gambling decline.
A three car collision caused a jam on the street as witnesses described traffic snarls and an officer directing vehicles. The incident disrupted the area around 409 N as responders assisted injured parties and cleared the roadway.
A woman reported losing a watch valued at $110 after attending an event at the Rialto Theater. Police urge the finder to return the item to the theater office or contact the owner.
Hearings in the Mooney case under Judge Edwin L. Wilson have proceeded with many witnesses heard over several weeks.
Fragmentary text notes a secretary or official named Wheeler and references an office taken at Washington on a Tuesday. Remaining readable details are sparse and do not establish a full event.
Andrew Kloss reported a rear‑end crash on Cass Street near Collins, injuring two bystanders. Dr L M Dingham of Prophetstown admitted the accident. police found the damaged car in Dingham's garage and prepared a warrant for his arrest.
Attorney Francis Loughran voices objection in annexation hearing led by Judge Olney Allen. East side district includes E. J. and E. yards. argues peti tion leaves unannexed land inside city limits breaking contiguity. West side hearing bounds Black and Plainfield roads with city limits starts next Wednesday under Judge Allen.
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