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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1945
Page
4
A newspaper column criticizes Illinois horse racing laws permitting gambling within race track enclosures. It urges lawmakers to repeal or amend the statute, noting lobbyist influence and calling for regulation akin to liquor control.
The speaker urges a character to stop scouting and join a political movement. He describes a plan to expose officials, shift corrupt fixers into new jobs, and drain public trust. The dialogue notes the diplomat role and suggests Harold and Lottie assist, with Brotherhood figures observing actions.
Joliet CYO vacation schools begin Monday for the summer season under Rev. Joseph Reilly director. Classes run Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 12 noon with sewing arts crafts singing and games taught by Domincan Franciscan and Felician nuns. Sessions will be held at West Side Cunningham Oak Grove Rockdale East Side St Stevens Hall Forest Park Washington schools and Dunbar community house. Contact Fr. Reilly at St. Raymonds church for schedules.
On his way home for reclassification or discharge T/Sgt John R Myers husband of Mrs Carmela Myers of 411 Cleveland Ave is awarded a merit furlough. A veteran of armored warfare he served with the 3rd Armored Spearhead division which fought in five European campaigns Normandy northern France the Rhineland the Ardennes and central Germany.
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