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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1940
Page
3
A partisan call argues Reed should leave Congress for failing to fight for constituents. It attacks Wunder for taxpayer pay and a planned run for circuit clerk, and criticizes Wood for union past behavior and current wage concerns. The piece urges retirement to spare the nation from “reds” and “antis.”
The Joliet audience learns of Dewey on a train bound for Chicago and possible presidential nomination. Critics say a 36 year old lacks experience, and oppose publicly funded power projects while praising dam completion for cheaper public power. The Oregon Labor Press labels him mere hype.
Frances Edwards filed for custody of three children in circuit court against Alfred Rip Edwards in a divorce suit. They wed in 1935 and she accuses him of liquor addiction and abusive conduct for years at 240 Cass Street and 1008 Woodruff Road. The children are Charlene Dale 4, Jean 3, and George Francis 2.
Dr. Robert Williams president of Ohio Northern University addresses the largest worker turnout yet at the Elks club banquet. George P. Lloyd outlines 13 agencies aided by Community Chest funds and campaign plans. Clergymen from multiple churches pledge support as preparations continue and meetings resume with Catholic clergy.
Scores of state and district candidates will speak at a Joliet Republican Women’s Club event in the Chamber of Commerce ballroom. Representatives for governor candidates Lyons and Green will address guests including Mrs. Glenn Suthers for Green and Mrs. Lillian Schlagenhaus for Lyons. Mrs. Ralph Church speaks for U.S. Senate candidate.
Dwight H. Green Republican gubernatorial candidate plans a busy Will County day visiting Woodruff hotel Plainfield Braidwood Wilmington Peotone Beecher Crete Joliet and other towns. He will meet women leaders, attend veterans and chamber of commerce events and is expected to speak at 8 PM with county leaders forecasting a substantial vote.
A group of ten tried to force entry at Rialto Theater, assaulting usher Mordick as he stood on a ladder changing letters. A fight broke out when they struck him with a tin letter plate, causing a severe nasal wound. suspects fled as police arrived.
Sylvia Pfaff and Clarence Kleppard of Frankfort were injured when a Gold Star Line bus they rode collided with a car on Route 30 near New Lenox. Pfaff lost eight teeth and Kleppard fractured his nose. both were taken to Silver Cross hospital.
Thomas E. Dewey spoke to several thousand in Joliet as his train halted at 1 09 pm. He argued against a federal plan to control life for 130 million and said he would avoid war if the people have a voice. James E. Burke highlighted his four year record including conviction of men who sought to influence the June election.
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