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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1944
Page
4
Prof. C. C. Wiley argues highway transportation, once the second largest U S industry behind agriculture, will surge after the war with speeds higher than ever.
Frank R. Reid of Auroram seeks to be a regular delegate to the Republican National Convention. A former congressman from Illinois 11th district, he served as delegate in 1932 1936 and 1940 and now campaigns amid internal party debate. He backs General MacArthur for president and Governor Warren for vice president citing unity concerns and his long friendship with MacArthur. The field for alternate delegates includes Milton Sonntag of Plainfield and Judge Knoch of DuPage. Green administration ties and district politics loom large.
The piece argues for a federal soldier voting law to ensure all servicemen can vote next November. It attacks opponents who fear a national law, claims 48 state laws impede soldier voting, and calls on readers to pressure Congress by writing Day and Reed in Washington, D.C.
Mrs Mildred Esterline of Chicago will lead the Heap Memorial Spiritualist church mission at 361 Union Street. The regular service is Sunday at 7 30 PM and she will remain for services Monday and Tuesday.
The Pilgrim Holiness church on East Washington Street hosts a revival with old fashioned gospel sermons by Rev. Billman of Winchester. Pastor Rev. Lynn Hill urges all to attend with friends to seek God’s help in these times.
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