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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1939

Page

5

Townsend Plan Advocated by Indiana Congressman Landis

Congressman Gerald W. Landis of Indiana endorses the Townsend Plan on the House floor arguing a 1 percent Indiana gross income tax funds a pay as you go old age security program. He cites reducing welfare costs and boosting buying power, with $50 to $75 monthly pensions initially and eventual growth as employment expands. He calls for aging Americans to receive steady support funded by taxes on transactions.

Gerald W. Landis Indiana Townsend America

Veterans Meet At D A V Hall In Will County

All veterans are invited to the next meeting of the Will County Veterans Association at the D A V hall on East Washington street. The session will discuss topics of interest to veterans and is open to non members.

Will County Veterans Association D. A. V. Hall East Washington Street

Crime Prevention Week Observed Across Illinois

Governor Horner urges towns to plan programs to curb juvenile delinquency the main crime problem. Joliet has no formal observance though pastors and churches lead sermons on current youth crime issues and combating methods.

Illinois Horner Joliet George T. Jones

Seaweed iodine aids goiter treatment

Iodine from seaweed is more effective for treating goiter than other iodine forms, according to a recent discussion on dietary remedies and thyroid health.

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