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Joliet Politics and Next Election Forecast in North Woods Talk
In Joliet during the 1943 mayoral race chatter runs through a northern woods fishing party. Citizens prefer a new mayor and a council of capable, progressive men with clear civic vision. The piece recalls Barber Porter battles and warns of industrialist influence, noting Jones faces criticism for a possible third term and the likely arrival of three to four new commissioners in 1943.
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