Straw ballots and party control in Illinois politics
The piece argues that county and state central committeemen hold political jobs, shaping leadership and elections. It notes Governor Green’s statement on the Springfield Republican convention, claiming delegates will lack voice in platform writing, trustee nomination, or national delegate selection, due to preplanning by central committee members and county chairmen.
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Will County
Mem
Green
Springfield
Chicago Tribune
University of Illinois
Inland shipyards turn out invasion craft for war effort
Commander Paul S. Goen of the US Navy told Joliet Propeller Club that Great Lakes inland waterways are producing landing craft at volume rivaling Gulf and Atlantic yards. He noted 1942 midyear output topped a quarter million tons and six months later about 300,000 tons were sent to battle zones, with various craft such as LSTs LSMs LSDs LCIs LCTs LCPs and LCRs built inland for assault use.
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Paul S. Goen
United States Navy
Chicago
Joliet
Atlantic
Goen
Midwest
Othen
Political Debate Sparks Calls for Reform in Will County
A Riverside convention hall scene features critique of state platform and Governor Green linked to Chicago Tribune influence. Discussion touches on stricter rules for political appointments and potential future reforms. Ted Blair of Joliet radio targets Will County State's Attorney Burke, suggesting abolishing the office or paying a per diem.
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Ted Blair
WCLS
Joliet
Friends of State
Burke
Blair
Mr. Burke
Will County
Mr. Blair
First LST Sees Action In Mediterranean Invasions
Clarence Hinds of Seneca Shipbuilding says LST 197 the first tank landing ship built in Seneca has taken part in every Mediterranean landing. Launched December 14, 1942, it traveled via Illinois River and Mississippi to New Orleans then to the Mediterranean for recent use at Anzio.
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Clarence Hinds
Seneca Shipbuilding Yards
Seneca
Ill
Joliet
Mediterranean
Illinois Waterway
Mississippi River
New Orleans
Anzio
St Mary's Carmelite Parish Sponsors Weekly 31 Game Party
St Mary's Carmelite parish invites the public to a weekly party in their air cooled hall. Décor openings begin at 6 45 and games start by 8 o'clock on Tuesday evenings. A party of 31 games will be held.
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St. Mary’s Carmelite Parish
Spectator notices and postal filing details from Joliet 1944
The fragment records a post office filing in Joliet Illinois dated October 1 1940 under an act from 1897 and references the Spectator offices at 107 114 Wwer Street Joliet with telegram 9237.
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Tober
Illinois
the Spectator
Wwer Street
Joliet
Ilinois
Televig
St Josephs Barn Dance Set for May 27 at Park
Plans advance for the St Josephs barn dance to be held May 27 at St Josephs park Theodore street. Joseph Fang will run a May 24 rehearsal and the LS Barn Dance orchestra led by Colby will provide music with a caller. The new park entrance lighting and a field house addition for service members will be completed.
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St. Joseph's Park
Theodore Street
Iish Civic Association
Tit Association
Joseph Fang
Chicago Street
LS Barn Dance Orchestra
Draft boards call men for Army physicals under new rules
Local draft boards are calling men aged 18 to 26 for Army physicals under the new regulation. Ray Bassett reminds that men aged 26 to 30 may also be eligible for induction unless deferred for essential work. Employers should file deferments using 42-B forms, or 42-A where applicable. few eligible in this area now, but June graduates will be ready. A man examined and accepted for limited service may request deferment.
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Ray Bassett
Allen
Army
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Woodruff
Tella Binzer
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F. Binzer
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Dial
Evernight
Lana National Bank
Ue! Corporation
Jefferson and
Ottawa Sts
Rive
LST
St. Mary’s Party
James B. McCann
Richard J. Coyne
North Joliet ST
Che Sprertator
The
People’s Newspappy
William R. McCabe
the Spectator Publishing
St. Joseph's
Fay, He
Creey
White Enon
Joliet Enamel & Paint CO
Color
W. van Buren St
H. Grove
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