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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1944

Page

4

New Squad Car Sought by Sheriff Office

Chief deputy Walter McGee appeared before the rationing board to apply for a new squad car. One of our squad cars is com-

Sheriff's Office Walter McGee

Blood Bank Registration At Local Red Cross

Mrs. Merle A Read chairs staff assistants for the local Red Cross accepts registrations at Stillman s Drug Store as Miss Mary Sheridan and Miss Audrey Myers register. About 2500 donors will give blood when the Red Cross blood bank arrives April 17 and stays through the last two weeks of April. Registration continues at Red Cross headquarters and through area stores and industries. Dolasin Fired a

Merle A. Read American Red Cross Mary Sheridan Audrey Myers Stillman’s Sliss Sheridan Miss Myers Red Cross

New Chevrolet Only Purchase Allowed After Certificate

Local official notes the household can buy a 1942 Chevrolet once the Wii County Price and Rationing board approves the certificate, signaling a limited vehicle option due to rationing rules.

Wii Chevrolet

Dentist Case Returned to Appellate Court

The Illinois Supreme Court sent back the case of John Boyden, a dental technician from 301 E. Jackson Street, to the Appellate Court for the second district. Boyden, charged in fall 1942 with violating dental laws, was convicted in Will County Court and sentenced to six months in jail plus a $1000 fine. The appellate court upheld the conviction, and the Supreme Court found no constitutional rights violations.

Illinois Supreme Court John Boyden E. Jackson Street Appellate Court of the Second District Boyden Illinois Will Supreme Court

Postage Rates Rise Air Mail Fees Prompt Delays

Postmaster J Walter Lowrey warns many still add eight cents to air mail letters though rates increased by two cents on Sunday. Missing postage causes letters to be returned and delays their delivery by hours.

J. Walter Lowrey

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