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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1933
Page
3
Henry Swanson a 36 year old Joliet man exploited a loophole by posing as a sick pedestrian to ride ambulances to the city center for his illegal rides. He used repeated ambulance pickups to shuttle between outlying districts and the business section as part of a scheme tied to alcohol and begging.
The Rev. Walter H. Macpherson of St. John's Universalist church will be heard in three weekly broadcasts from WKBB. He appears Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 1 PM in poetry programs. A separate jail scene shows Henry receiving thirty days for a drunken act and a warned six months for a repeat offense.
Thousands of Jews will meet July 3 for a pageant of the history of their race on Soldier's Field. Louis Lipsky, former Zionist leader, now chair of the American Palestine committee, and President Rufus Dawes discuss plans for Zionist Assembly Day at the Century of Progress exposition. About a half million Jewish faithful will attend, with Chaim Weizmann among the leaders attending. The program culminates with a festival on Soldier Field.
The Feltman Currie Shoe Company at 104 North Chicago Street plans a large spring opening sale starting tomorrow. New stock for ladies and men will be offered at one third of actual value. Free hosiery will be given to customers.
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