Editorials and neutrality in the 1940 election era
The piece argues that about 17.9 percent of U S dailies stayed nonpartisan in the election yet held 15.8 percent of circulation. It notes Will county papers favored Dewey and criticizes the lack of balanced discussion, praising editorials from the Baltimore Sun New York Times and St Louis Post Dispatch for intellectual candor.
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America
Lincoln
Bee Ee
Will County
Spectator
Roosevelt
Dewey
Baltimore Sun
New York Times
St. Louis Post Dispatch
Mail by Dec for service members this Christmas
Millions of Army and Navy personnel in U S camps and stations should plan to mail Christmas packages and greetings by December to ensure timely delivery and holiday cheer. Do not delay amid the busy season and support servicemen and women nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Christmas window display at Boston store thrills youth
The Boston store showcases a six minute Christmas revue in its corner window. A life size Santa on a throne, with a girl named Mary Jane, and moving figures like a chocolate cat and an elephant perform as music and dialogue play tomorrow. Produced by Modern Art studio Chicago and brought by J A Mitchell.
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Boston
Santa Claus
Mary Jane
Blue
Quilty
Washington
D. C
Seattle
Modern Art Studio of
Chicago
J. A. Mitchell
Odenthal Returns From Aleutian Service
Edward Odenthal a pharmacist's mate returns home after two years of service in the Aleutians. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Henry Odenthal of 109 Richards Street. He will report to St Louis next week for reassignment. A family gathering at 409 Summit Street hosted by Mrs Bernard Ulrich and Miss Ann Ulrich honored him and his cousin Lieutenant Joseph T Odenthal.
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Aleutians
Edward Odenthal
Henry Odenthal
Richards — Street
Seaman Odenthal
Coast Guard
St. Louis
Bernard Ulrich
Summit Street
Ann Ulrich
Joseph T. Odenthal
Sixth war loan drive progresses in Will county
Strides toward the goal of 5376000 for Will county in the sixth war loan drive were made yesterday as bond sales here exceeded 600000. Driver chairman Thomas A. Lauer warned against too much optimism but praised the support. War workers have responded wholeheartedly as emphasis shifts to small denomination bonds reflecting public support.
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Will County
Thomas A. Lauer
Edward Whalen Reported Slightly Improved Amid Serious Illness
Edward Whalen, remaining seriously ill with pneumonia at St. Joseph's hospital, showed slight improvement last night. He is the brother of Commissioner Joseph Whalen and son of the late Martin Whalen, former city commissioner and alderman.
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Edward Whalen
St. Joseph's Hospital
Altho
Mr. Whalen
Joseph Whalen
Martin Whalen
Disgraceful Disbarment of Aurora Lawyer Alschuler
Prominent Aurora lawyer Benjamin P. Alschuler, longtime official with Copley Press and director for Western United Gas & Electric, was disbarred for three years by the Illinois Supreme Court. The case links him to a slush fund used to buy votes and influence legislators connected to the Union Electric company.
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Bob Quin
Benjamin P. Alschuler
Aurora
Kane County
Illinois
Copley Press
Herald-News
Joliet
Western United Gas & Electric Company
Alschuler
Illinors Supreme Court
Alkschuler
Union Electric Company
Missouri
St. Louis
Securities Exchange Commission
Sam Insu
America
Iowa
Altschuler
Peoria
Alschiler
Chicago
Sir
Springfield
Coopley
Joliet Man Selected for Navy LSM Duty at Little Creek
Harold E. Sprinkle of Joliet has been chosen to serve aboard an LSM at the amphibious training base in Little Creek Virginia. He trains as quartermaster on the speed carrier designed for Pacific duty. Sprinkle is married with a five year old daughter and is a Champaign High School and University of Illinois alumnus.
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Harold E. Sprinkle
Harry C. Sprinkle
Circle Drive
Navy
Little Creek
Sprinkle
Joliet Bluejacket
Pacific Islands
Champaign High School
University of Illinois Fire Department
Probate Will Filed For War Hero in Will County
A will of Phillip J. Sweeney, a World War II air force serviceman killed near Heligoland, is filed for probate in Will County. Attorney Walter Martin seeks probate for the soldier’s estate as witnesses, including a recovering witness in Florida, confirm handwriting and signing.
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Will County
Phillip J. Sweeney
Florence
Heligoland
Germany
Donald Lang
Lang
Sweeney
England
Walter Martin
Russell Sweeney
Adams
Swreeney
Will County Air Service
Lane
Car Crash Injures Pedestrian on Chicago Street
A pedestrian named Frank Osento was struck by a car driven by Columbus West at the intersection of Chicago Street and Eastern Avenue after West swerved to avoid a collision with Quarranto. Osento sustained chest injuries and a bruised leg and was taken to St. Joseph's hospital.
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Chicago Street
Columbus West
Eastern Avenue
West
Quarranto
St. Joseph's Hospital
Texas Co. to Build Power Line to Boost Output at Lockport
Public Service Company plans an aerial transmission line from its plant near Rockdale to the Texas company facility at Lockport to meet higher electrical demand. The line crosses the Des Plaines River after a war department permit and cost estimates remain unavailable as Washington releases materials for the project. Officials expect early completion to support new operating units at the Texas plant.
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Texas
Lockport
Public Service Company
Rockdale
War Department
Desalaines River
Sanitary District
Bruce Road
Texas Company
Washington
Thanksgiving Eve Injured Shoe Maker Rescued by Police
A shoe maker employed in a loan department store was found with a severely cut hand and taken to St Joseph’s hospital where stitches were required. Acting Captain Metzzer kept him safe for the night saying he would be allowed to go home sober in about an hour. A 16 year old boy is suspected in an attempted looting at the Monxsonic Temple. Gordon Becker, 14, was injured in a street collision near Union Street and 4th Avenue and taken to Silver Cross hospital. Joe Best, 25, of Waimont West Virginia, was arrested as an army deserter from Camp Ellis.
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St. Joseph's Hospital
Paul Metzzer
Metzer
Metzerer
Monxsonic Temple
H. A. Bowers
Gordon Becker
Akin Avenue
Silvio Sardotti
4Th Avenue
Union Street
Silver Cross Hospital
Joe Best
Wairmont
West Va
Camp Ellis
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William R. McCabe
Mr. Alschuler
LSM
Heres
Frank Osento
Pas
Texas Co
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