Wendell Willkie as a GOP nominating prospect in May notes
A political sketch argues Willkie is the best GOP prospect but faces two handicaps, his past as a Democrat and his candor. It notes his opposition to isolationism and his support for Hull treaties, tempering criticisms to appeal to independents. It questions whether his blunt style hides real solutions or signals a smooth sales pitch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Willkie
Indiana
Commonwealth and Southern
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Michigan
Galley West
House
Senate
Roosevelt
Hitler
Congress
Commonwealth and
Southern
Willkie
TVA
Sorew
Smiler
Wendel Willkie
Electrical Firm Buys Pratt's Take Over of Old Concern
The Joslyn Manufacturing company has purchased the stock of the William E Pratt company preserving about 250 local jobs. F H Clark named president and general manager with W E Pratt company name retained. The move keeps malleable iron castings and tapered roller bearings in Joliet and expands operations at Henderson avenue site beside Rock Island and Elgin Joliet and Eastern rail lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joslyn Manufacturing Company
William E. Pratt Company
B. S. Handwerk Sr
N. Wacker Drive
Chicago
William E. Pratt Corporation
F. H. Clark
W. H. Pratt Company
W. E. Pratt Company
William E. Pratt
Pratt
Henderson Avenue
Rock Island Railroad Company
Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railroad
Clark
Joliet
Former Joliet Woman Arrives From War Zone in New York
Mrs. Leslie Fysh, wife of Dr. Fysh, formerly Peg McCormick of Joliet, is en route from a war zone aboard the S S Washington and is expected to dock in New York tomorrow or Saturday. Her Ashford Kent home has endured air raids while she has stayed with relatives farther from the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J. Sehring
Bridge Street
Leslie Fysh
S. S. Washington
New York
Girl Escapes Kidnapper Near Romey in Racine
Elizabeth Fergus aged 17 escaped an abductor identified as James Paul Wilson 32 after being held since yesterday morning. Fergus had answered a Racine help-wanted ad and was taken toward Joliet then Romey where she fled from the car leaping into a ditch and was helped by motorists on Route 6 before being returned to Racine. Authorities seek Wilson and continue inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Fergus
Grove Street
Racine
Wisconsin
Romey
James Paul Wilson
Miss Fergus
Wilson
Joliet
Lake Geneva
Fergus
Romeo Road
Peter H. McCarthy
Democrats Mass at Springfield State Convention Attendee Count
Over two hundred Joliet and Will County Democrats prepare to attend the state convention in Springfield this Saturday. Delegates reported attendance at the event and noted multiple sessions and party activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet and
Will County
Springfield
Addi
Tiveso
Can You Type You Can Get Good Army Job
Corporal John W. Clare stationed at the courthouse seeks typists for Ft. Sheridan Army posting. Five other youths are wanted for infantry service with starting pay of 21 dollars monthly and faster rank advancement in war. About 25 men from Joliet and Will County have enlisted since the recruiting station opened. Clare’s office is in the sheriff's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
Ft. Sheridan
John W. Clare
Clare
Joliet
Will County
Corporal Clare
Sheriff's Office
Romance Takes A Holiday Licenses Issued In Joliet Marriage Totals Rise
County Clerk Joseph H. Hartley reports only two marriage licenses issued in the past two days. The couples are Joe Van Gampler 32 and Catherine Callahan 21 both of Joliet and George Hirsch 30 and Mary Dolinshek 24 also of Joliet. By noon today 96 licenses have been issued in June and Hartley expects about 150 before month’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Hartley
Joe van Gampler
Catherine Callahan
Joliet
George Hirsch
Mary Dolinshek
Hartley
Bicycle Found Near Railroad Elevation
A blue girl’s bicycle was found yesterday near the railroad elevation and turned over to police. The finder noted the address 132 Collings Street associated with Al Schmidt. No owner identified yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmidt
Collings Street
Sto Police
U S Sells Acme Co Trucks In Joliet Auction
The United States government seized and sold Acme Co assets in Joliet to satisfy a $3,200 social security tax claim. Eleven auto trucks and various tools and office furniture were auctioned, with Joliet buyers securing the trucks and Chicago dealers buying steel barrels. The brewery had halted beer production months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Joliet
Acme Brewing Company
Fred Sehring
North Scott Street
Chicago
Two Men Injured In Route 66 Collision Near Troy
Two men were injured in a crash on Route 66 four miles south of Troy shortly after six o clock. James Murphy 27 of 217 South Eastern avenue Joliet and Tony Donatelli of 2920 West Madison street Chicago sustained injuries Murphy released after treatment at St Joseph's hospital Donatelli remained for observation Donatelli said Murphy pulled onto the highway from a side road in front of him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Troy
James Murphy
South Eastern Avenue
Tony Donatelli
West
Madison Street
Chicago
Murphy
St. Joseph's Hospital
Donatelli
Truck Driver Fined for Speeding on Chicago Street
Jess J. Greer a 34 year old Pittsfield Illinois man was arrested yesterday by Motorcycle Patrolman Glen Freckleton for speeding 36 miles per hour in a semi trailer outfit on Chicago street He left his chauffeur's license with Police Magistrate William EE Meade as security until he returns in two days to pay the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess J. Greer
Pittsfield
Ill
Glen Freckleton
Chicago
Greer
William EE. Meade
Cool Weather For Weekend Forecast Hinges On Forecast
The forecast calls for cool weekend weather with ear muffs to be worn with swimming togs if forecasts hold. Temperature is expected to rise slightly later, after earlier thundershowers this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Man
Patt
Girl Injured By Hit-Run Motorist
Police seek a hit-and-run driver who struck John Shields’s car on Jefferson street injuring his 12 year old daughter Lillian Rose Shields. The 1936 Plymouth sedan fled after backing up the collision sent Lillian through the windshield. She received nose injury and was treated at St Josephs hospital. Another motorist pursued but failed to catch the fleeing vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shields
Ivy Street
Lillian Rose
Shields
Jefferson Street
Center Street
Lillian Rose Shields
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Poligy
Patrolman Harry Thomas Improves After Pneumonia
Patrolman Harry Thomas, hospitalized at St. Joseph's with pneumonia, shows marked improvement. Hospital attaches report he is progressing well after becoming ill last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Thomas
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Thomas
Slightly Injured William Forkal in City Collision
William Forkal aged 28 of 416 Osage Street was slightly injured yesterday when his car collided with a vehicle driven by Tom Moore of 517 Woman's Biot at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William’ Forkal
Osage Street
Tom Moore
Biot
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New Republic
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The
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Walter I. Jones
R. J. Barr
Mike Monaghan
Mr. Jones
Association of Commerce
Danville
U.S
Acme Co
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