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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1948

Page

4

War Is Not Over Advancing With Pearce and Stevenson

Josiah S. Watson calls Will County Illinois residents to back John Irving Pearce for state's attorney and Adlai Stevenson for governor, urging continued fight against rackets, graft, and corruption. He commends The Spectator for support, demands enforcement of laws, and warns against police appointments by tavern owners while urging recall if needed. Watson signs from 1120 Second Avenue.

Joel Will County Illinois John Irving Pearce Adlai Stevenson Ilinois Remagen Pearce Stevenson Janice Meade Kirincich June McCabe

Has Joliet A Humane Officer? A Dog Welfare Appeal

A Joliet letter highlights dog welfare concerns raising questions about leash use, exercise, and affection. It contrasts humane treatment with alleged medical gatekeeping by the AMA and criticizes medical control while urging public support for European relief and safer therapies.

Europe Humane

People Being Buncoed by Medical Drives

Morris reports a physician with fifty years in medicine critiques modern cancer fundraising. He cites the Illinois cancer drive claiming 16 million raised, but argues most funds cover surgeons, x ray and radium costs, leaving patients to pay high prices for treatments long recommended since 1913.

American Society For the Control of Cancer American Medical Association AMA G. A. Leach, Roh, M. D American Association For Medical- Physical Research Morris

Voters Expect Crackdown as New State’s Attorney Elected

A Joliet area letter reflects public hope that the new state’s attorney will curb gambling dens and crime. Residents praise a growing law enforcement alliance and call for vigilant steps to expose evils in towns and cities. A complainant recalls a past counterfeit-like shop incident involving a clerk and manager, urging accountability without naming the store.

Will County

Insulted Customer Named in Frankfort Report

Frankfort today reports another insulted customer recounting an experience with a stocking clerk. The item notes a recurring complaint about service quality and customer handling, reflecting local concerns over shopper treatment.

Frankfort

Christ Versus Satan in Fort Worth Letter to the Editor

A Fort Worth reader urges defenders of liberty against communism describing Belgrade shop seizures and government ownership. The letter contrasts communist fear with Christian values and appeals to keep America free.

Joliet Belgrade Yugoslavia America Christ W. R. Howard Fort Worth Texas

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