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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1944
Page
8
A Joliet letter dated July 12 thanks Mr. McCabe and the newspaper for cooperation in the 5th War Loan Drive. The writer notes War Bond sales totaling 7 756 897 dollars and expresses confidence in meeting the BE bond quota and individual quotas. The letter emphasizes home front support for service members.
Personal note from Will County War Finance Committee chairman Chas. R. Reardon extends cordial regards to colleagues and associates.
William R. McCabe reports the July 13 closing of the Fifth War Bond Drive in Joliet. Final tallies are not in, but he expects the quota to be exceeded by about 50 percent due to wide newspaper publicity and broad cooperation locally.
For men and women with jobs a quick signature free loan is offered with monthly installments. Loans of $50 to $200 or more are available at 3 percent per month, with repayment plans shown and no signatures, guarantors, or extra fees.
Thomas A. Lauer, chairman, expresses gratitude to all supporters for their help with the fifth war bond drive and acknowledges their contributions to make the effort successful.
Dennis Kelly, chairman, writes to Joliet thanking William R. McCabe for his role in the Fifth War Bond Drive. The Will County Liquor and Brewery Industry pledges future cooperation when called upon again.
A Treasury Department citation notes patriotic cooperation under the War Finance Program. Henry Morgenthau Jr. signs as Secretary of the Treasury with Harold H. Swift as State Chairman, sealing the award to The Spectator.
A Democratic candidate for governor emphasizes appointing a labor member to head the State Department of Labor. He deftly sidesteps questions about other qualifications and broader policy details while stressing labor leadership in state government.
The article discusses whether General DeGaulle should appoint a member of the CIO or AF of L to a key State post. It argues both labor factions want a pledge and that nonunion workers who pay taxes and are good citizens should be eligible for the post. It lauds Governor Green for challenging tradition and broadening democracy in state labor appointments.
A letter discusses New York state finances, noting a deficit under Roosevelt and a claimed tax increase under DeWeS administration. The writer also reflects on civic issues, praising modest public figures and urging cooperation to reduce truck and street noise through municipal action.
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