Governors War on Crime Drives State Police Meeting
Police chiefs sheriffs and prosecutors from every county gather in Springfield to hear Governor Horner demand a relentless war on crime. Officials including Chief Nicholas Fornango and Deputy Sheriff Walter Roach head to the capitol as Horner pledges action until criminals are behind bars.
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Springfield
Henry Horner
Nicholas Fornango
C. S. Seaver
Walter Roach
Charles Blimm
Capitol
Horner
The Case for Real Education and Parental Guidance
A columnist argues that many specialized fields crowd schools and taxpayers, urging a middle ground between overbearing schooling and bare fundamentals. He cites parental control, youth independence, and practical learning as essential, noting true education lies in core skills rather than endless training.
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Little Red
Donations Urgently Needed for Poor Farm Radio
Joliet residents respond to a Spectator plea to fund a radio and reading materials for 140 inmates at Will County Poor Farm. A $50 goal remains, with $20.50 already raised, leaving $29.50 to reach the target as donations pour in at the Spectator office.
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Will County
Spectator
Joliet
Treasury
Spectat
Juliet
Chicago Street
Ss. C
Joliet Travelers Plan Westward Summer Trips
Joliet vacationists adopt Go West motto as the Chicago Motor Club maps top itineraries. Yellowstone Park emerges as the primary draw for travelers seeking scenic beauty. Joliet departures have risen recently as vacations grow more common.
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Joliet
Horace Greeley
Chicago Motor Club
Yellowstone Park
Ring Show to Be Held Soon at De La Salle Gym
The Ex-Service Men's Democratic League presents a five bout boxing show at De La Salle high school gym on August 11 with Joliet boxer Artie Donovan in the main event. Promoter William Loughran and matchmaker Robert McKeand oversee the event drawing thousands of boxing and wrestling fans.
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de la Salle
Illinois
Joliet
Artie Donovan
Middle West
Men’s
Joliet Aids Roosevelt Recovery Plan Committee Formed
Joliet joins national recovery effort to boost employment and wages under President Roosevelt's plan. George Petersen chairs the local campaign with a 11 member committee including Barrett Daley Hennessy Jones Lux Murphy Reilly Corlett Barr and Lt Gov Doney.
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Roosevelt
George Petersen
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Petersen
Cam Committee
Nklin Barrett
Edward R. Daley
William Hennessy
Font 3 Jones
John F. Lux
Wi Murphy
John E. Reilly
Ar Corlett
R. J. Barr
Thomas F
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George Sehring
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Rialto Theatre
Clark Gable
Jean Harlow
Lionel Barrymore
Miriam Hopkins
Franchot Tone
Rialto
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