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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1942
Page
4
It has been announced to the police department that any eligible law or cement car may carry one spare tire. Application for the protective certificate must be made at the defense office of the city hall. Proof must be given to the rationing board that the auto needs one.
The Kiwanis charity show at the high school auditorium attracted a capacity audience of over 2000 with standing room only before curtain. Performances featured all Kiwanis bands, colorful costumes, patriotic tableaux, dancing, and a grand finale with Uncle Sam as the centerpiece.
J. Walter Lowrey postmaster announces one window will stay open Saturdays to five and weekdays to eight for selling defense bonds and stamps. He notes rapid turnover and strong demand with $17,925 in bonds and $2,324.90 in stamps sold from Saturday to Tuesday night.
In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries the recognized penalty for piracy was confiscation of the vessel and hanging of the crew, reflecting harsh maritime law of the era.
The piece criticizes Senator Barr and brother George A Barr for fiscal actions in Will County during wartime. It argues public treasury outrages harm national war effort and urges Barr to speak out or risk losing citizen confidence. It names William C Bettenhausen of Green Garden township and condemns Republican leadership.
The Blessed Virgin Mary sodality of St. Joseph's Church will meet Sunday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Eligius Weir as guest speaker. All members urged to attend and bring all old magazines available.
Basques occupy four Spanish provinces and two French departments along the Pyrenees while living in distinctive mountain communities.
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