Newspaper influence and the danger of partial reporting
The piece argues that about 60 percent of American daily papers backed Dewey while 22 percent backed Roosevelt, with 18 percent undecided. It condemns newspapers for biased or self serving coverage, urging reform toward fair, impartial reporting that serves the public, not narrow interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Dewey
Roosevelt
District of Columbia
Robert Lasch
The
Chicago Sun
Allanti- Monthly Free Press
Mr. Lasch
G0od
Divorce Filed After Alleged Cruelty by Husband
Christine Nichols filed for divorce from Steve Nichols in circuit court alleging cruelty. The couple married September 30 1932 and she accuses him of striking and injuring her on various dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Nichols
Steve
Prowlers Reported Near Louis Kreager Home
Louis Kreager of 811 Milan Avenue reported late last night that prowlers tried to enter his residence. Deputies conducted a neighborhood search to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Kreager
Milan Avenue
Sherrff
Local youths in police court custody after late night incidents
Dolores Wassmer and Doris Valentine, both 17, faced police and Judge Sprague after a string of events starting with a reported theft and a standoff at a home. Blood was donated by Marc Greb to aid a hospital patient. A separate incident saw Otis Creamer injured breaking a door and later jailed. Red lights on a viaduct and lantern thefts were under police review. A road companion couple sought shelter and bus tickets were issued. Forest Robin Jones fought officers and was later fined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolores Wassmer
Miss Valentine
Silver Cross Hospital
Marc Greb
WCLS
Otis Creamer
Gary
Ind
Creamer
Joe O'Neill
Cass Street
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Clinton Street
Ruby Street
Forest Robin Jones
Ohio Street
Jones
St. Joseph's Hospital
Funeral for Mrs Mary Ligos Set for Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Ligos who died yesterday will be held at 8 30 a m Saturday from Trizna Funeral Home to St Cyril and Methodius Church at 9 a m Burial will be at St Cyril and Methodius Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ligos
Trizna
St. Cyril and Methodius Church
St. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery
Miss Mabel Hunt Undergoes Major Operation in Chicago
Surgical patient Miss Mabel Hunt a Joliet Township High School faculty member underwent a major operation yesterday at Billings General Hospital. Her condition is reported as good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Hunt
Joliet Township High School
Billings General Hospital
Chicago
Joliet Will Contest Set to Go to Trial Monday
The Joliet case over Charlena Adam's will begins with a pre trial hearing to set aside the will and test mental capacity. Attorneys for Harry J Atkinson challenge the will while A H Krusemark represents King Wale a nephew of the deceased. The estate includes loop properties notably Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward buildings. Bailiffs expect spectators and witnesses to bring both charm and learning to the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Quin
Joliet
Bartley
Charlena Adam
William A. Murphy
Frank J. Jones
Harry J. Atkinson
Adam
Walker
Atkinson
Adams
Joliet Township
Memorial to McAllister Under Way in Joliet
A community memorial for A R McAllister late director of Joliet Township High School band is planned by a citizens committee led by Ray Shea. A meeting is set for December 6 in the high school band room to invite local groups to shape the tribute and fundraising plan. Robert Sayers chairs the invitation committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. McAllister
Joliet Township
Citizens’ Committee
Ray Shea
Central Trades and Labor Council
McAllister
Robert Sayers
Central Council
Joliet Federation of Musicians
Mr. McAllister
Warden Ragen Defies Indiana Writ Arrest In Contempt Dispute
Warden Joseph E. Ragen defended his arrest of ex convict William Appell alias William Holtzapple in Indiana after a bench warrant was issued. Appell, held on a Cook County burglary sentence, had sought habeas corpus. Pierson then freed in 1943 by Judge John A. Sbabaro and Illinois Supreme Court reversal. Ragen planned to confer with Attorney General George Barrett and keep the case alive while avoiding Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Ragen
Indiana
Stateville
Whiting
John A. Sbabaro
Chicago
Illinois Supreme Court
Ragen
Valparaiso
Ind
William Appell
William Holtzapple
Appell
Ira C. Tilton
Porter County
George Barrett
Cook County
Spectator Early Thanksgiving Issue Announced
The Spectator will arrive early Thanksgiving morning serving Joliet and nearby Will and Grundy counties. The Thursday copy includes regular features and late local news plus advertiser messages. If not delivered, call 9237 before noon Thursday for a copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spectator
Joliet
Will
Fire damages Pokorny Carpet building on E Washington Street
Early morning fire at 218 KE Washington Street damages the Pokorny Carpet company building. Fire spreads from the main floor to the second floor, threatens apartments, and forces residents to flee. Estimated losses reach 5000 dollars for building water damage and stock. looms saved. Fire officials investigated causes still undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Washington Street
Pokorny Carpet Company
KE. Washington Street
Pokorny
Mail for Xmas by December
Postmaster J. Walter Lowrey urged sending all Christmas packages by December 1 to ensure delivery. A shortage of help may delay service, and military mail overseas including Christmas cards should go first class. He advised buying stamps early to avoid long lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Walter Lowrey
Forgetful Neighbor Leaves Door Open Lights On
Charles M. Egdorf reported to the sheriff at midnight that neighbor R. Turner’s Sterling Avenue home was unlocked with the downstairs light on. Deputies found Turner had gone to bed and left the door open, attributing it to forgetfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Egdorf
Sterling Avenue
R. Turner
Sterling Ave
Mr. Turner
Mooseheart Party Card Party at American Legion Hall
Mooseheart committee Women of the Moose host a card party Thursday evening November 30 at 8 o'clock at 63 North Chicago Street American Legion hall. A door prize and other awards will be given with tickets at 35 cents. Proceeds support a Christmas box for Mooseheart orphanage in Mooseheart Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooseheart Committee
Women of the Moose
American Legion Hall
Chicago Street
Mooseheart Orphanage
Mooseheart, III
Warnock Son Serves With 7th Army Car Company Overseas
In France Pvt. Henry J. Warnock son of James Warnock of 68 W Jefferson St is with a veteran 7th Army car company that drove the record-breaking Riviera to Vosges thrust and marked its second overseas anniversary. Since landing with the invasion forces at Casablanca in November 1942 his organization has logged over 2 500 000 miles across North Africa Sicily Italy and France. Many drivers have faced narrow escapes but only three were injured. Drivers have captured prisoners including Germans and Italians on several occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Warnock
James Warnock
W. Jefferson Street
7Th Army Car Company
France
Riviera
Vosges Mountains
Casablanca
North Africa
Sicily
Italy
Decorated at 12th AAF Marauder Base by President
Instrument specialist Tech. Sgt. David H. Concini of West Frankfort Illinois has served 22 months overseas with the AAFs oldest B 26 Marauder group. The unit was cited by the President for outstanding performance of duty in armed conflict during a January 13 1944 mission over Rome Ciampino North and South Airdromes in preparation for the Allied landings at Nettuno Italy on January 22 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tech
David H. Concini
West Frankfort
Ill
AAF
Rome
Ciampino
Nettuno
Italy
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William R. McCabe
Warren Polls
Ruby
Buchanan
Mich
Tulsa
Ohlo
Peter McCarthy
St. Louis
Ligos Funeral
Mr. Atkinson
Carpet Company
Mooseheart Party
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