What's The Shooting About Roosevelt Warship Debate
Column recalls John T Flynn's 1930s critique of FDR for asking Congress to fund six warships for Atlantic and Pacific use. It contrasts Flynn's later Pearl Harbor blame with earlier warnings that Japan sought peace and urges accountability for war decisions and selective service votes.
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The
Spectator
New Republic
John T. Flynn
Chicago Tribune
Mr. Roosevelt
Pearl Harbor
Pacific
Flynn
Roosevelt
Japan
Russia
Nazi Germany
America
Congress
Germany
Tokyo
Indo-China
Philippines
House of Representatives
United States
House Democrats
House Republicans
Tojo
Trailer accident blocks traffic at Richards and Washington
A trailer truck failed to pass under a track elevation on Richards and Washington streets last night causing partial wreckage and scattered contents. Police directed traffic while two wreckers freed the vehicle. The driver escaped injuries and the trailer, owned by a St. Louis company, suffered top damage and damage to bridge girders.
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Richards
Washington Streets
St.Louis
Teddy Webb seeks parole after 32 years for Chicago detective murder
Chicago bandit Teddy Webb, serving life for the 1913 murder of a police detective, asks the state Parole and Pardon board for freedom after 32 years. He cites repentance and a desire to prove he can live lawfully, with support from John Clinnin and Webb’s sister. The hearing occurred at the old prison.
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Robert
Teddy” Webb
Chicago
State
Parole and Pardon Board
Webb
Old Prison
John Clinnin
Dellwood Park
Clinnin
Honor Farm
Barr and Lentz Still Lead in Sampling Vote
Late returns from the sampling project show Senator Richard J. Barr leading for re election with no opposition. Efforts to place David Lentz atop the sheriff slate continue as Wunder Swansboro and Hollingsworth back the plan ahead of April primary filings in January.
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Richard J. Barr
Barr
David Lentz
Paul A. Wunder
Elmer Swansbro
Morton D. Hollingsworth
Joliet Hears Rumors Of United States Steel Plans
Rumors circulate about future Joliet mill changes including possible open hearth furnaces at the United States Steel plant on North Colling Street. Authorities caution that no formal announcement has been made as survey work continues and neighboring site plans attract attention from real estate and industry circles.
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Joliet
United States Steel Corporation
Colling Street
Chicago Street
Webster
Central School
Chicago and
Webster Streets
R J. Barr
Clinton and
Joliet Streets
Barr
Joliet Steel Plant Workers Vote for Strike
More than 2 000 Carnegie Illinois Steel workers in Joliet overwhelmingly voted to strike. Wire mill support reached 1 531 to 226 and coke plant 327 to 52 with under 200 absent due to illness or location. War Labor Board to rule on challenged ballots as leaders urge workers to stay on job pending arbitration and a new contract with wage and vacation terms.
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Carnegie-Illinois Steel Company
Hue Wire Mill
CIO
War Labor Board
Chicago
Tewel Briggs
Wehited States Steel Corporation
Jnion ™ Tchinery Company
Emovloves
Funeral services for Mrs. Edward F. Worst held at Lockport
Mrs. Edward F. Worst, noted for weaving and arts, died Tuesday at St. Luke's in Chicago. Rev. George F. Courier conducted services at the Worst home on Washington Street with burial in Lockport cemetery. Survived by husband Edward and three children Betty Musgrave of Chicago Lewis and William of Lockport.
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George F. Courier
Lockport Methodist Church
Edward F. Worst
Lockport
St. Luke’s Hospital
Chicago
Washington Street
Lockport Cemetery
Edward F
Betty Musgrave
Lewis
William
Commerce board discusses Will county court house
A special committee of the Association of Commerce led by Lockport banker A. P. Dailey studied plans for a new Will county court house. The committee was formed after an invitation from Dr. Elmer Stephen of the board of supervisors. Members include Charles Martin of Wilmington Jack Joyce and Frank J. Jones of Joliet.
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Association of Commerce
A. P. Dailey
Lockport
Will County
Association
Elmer Stephen
Board of Supervisors
Charles Martin
Wilmington
Jack Joyce
Frank J. Jones
Joliet
Burglars Occupy Office Overnight on Maple Road
Glenn Sproat an insurance agent found his rear home office on Maple Road entered during the night. Burglar(s) stayed overnight leaving muddy footprints, a leather glove, dirty cotton gloves, and a few articles missing after gaining entry through a raised window.
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Glenn Sproat
Maple Road
Verdell Joins County Board After Johnson Death
The county board met at the courthouse at 11 this morning for its November session. Verdell, a Ridgewood Republican and former member, was appointed by the Joliet township board to succeed the late Floyd Johnson. The board planned to review county claims and routine matters.
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Otto Verdell
Ridgewood
Floyd Johnson
County Board of Supervisors
Court House
Verdell
Mr. Johnson
Joliet
Neighbor Dog to Blame for Chickens Loss Disputed
Mrs. Rose Miller of 16 N Hickory Street blamed a neighbor s dog for six dead chickens. The neighbor offered to pay if the chickens were produced. Police said the fine points and damage amount could be settled privately between the parties.
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Rose Miller
Hickory Street
Plainfield Man Leaves $15000 in Probate Estate
In a probate filing Charles Harmon Johnson of Plainfield leaves a$15000 estate to be divided among four sons. He bequeaths $500 to his deceased wife’s sister Dr Emily H Selby of Oshkosh Wis and $1000 to brother N E Johnson of Oak Park. Dr E S Stewart of Plainfield receives $100. The four sons David Oshkosh Harmon Tampa Rollin Wheeling and Jesse Chicago share the remainder.
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Charles Harmon Johnson
Plainfield
Mr. Johnson
N. E. Johnson
Oak Park
E. S. Stewart
Emily H. Selby
Oshkosh
Wis
David
Harmon
Tampa, Fla
Rollin
Wheeling
West Virginia
Jesse
Chicago
Funeral for Thomas Hennebry in Wilmington
Thomas Hennebry aged 88 died Tuesday at St Joseph’s hospital after illness. Funeral services will be Friday at 9 30 a m at St Raymond’s church Wilmington with burial at St Rose’s cemetery. He served as bailiff of the U S courts of appeal in Chicago for 25 years and was son of Wilmington pioneers. He is survived by sister Margaret and brother William. late brother Michael F Hennebry served in the state legislature.
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St. Raymond's Church
Thomas Hennebry
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Hennebry
Wilmington
Will County
U. S. Courts of Appeal
Chicago
Michael F. Hennebry
Margaret
William
St. Rose’s Cemetery
Not Guilty Verdict In Car Accident Negligence Case
A nine to three not guilty verdict was returned by a circuit court jury in under two hours against Steve Luzbetak of 850 Royce Avenue. Plaintiff Geo Jones sought $5000 in damages from the automobile collision case heard Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Steve Luzbetak
Royce Avenue
Geo. Jones
Cecil Marin Declares Barrs Senate Candidacy as Republican
Cecil Marin a secretary of the International United Gas Coke and Chemical Workers announced his bid for state senate against FR J Barr. A Joliet High School graduate and longtime resident Marin cites family Republican ties and church membership while noting labor endorsement in the district. He lives at 3351 Third Avenue Joliet.
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Cecil Martin
International United Gas,Coke and Chemical Workers
FR. J. Barr
Martin
Joliets
Joliet
Privid Martin
Republcan
Aepblican
Ctro
Richards Street
M. E
Third. Avenue
Prominent county veterinarian dies at Silver Cross
Charles Howard Spangier longtime county veterinarian for 45 years and a senior Mattese’s lodge member died at Silver Cross Hospital from a heart condition. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs L Horan, son Paul, two sisters, a brother and four grandchildren. another son George died in 1942. Funeral at Harris Funeral Home Saturday at 2 PM with W S Schuerman officiating. Interment in Elmwood Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow at 2 PM.
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Williom
Mattese
A.F
A.M
Charles Howard Spangier
Silver Cross Hospital
N. Prairie Avenue
L. Horan
Paul
George
Harris Funeral Home
W. S. Schuerman
Will
Elmh
Funeral Home
Forest Board Meets at Court House for Year End Session
Forest county forest board members will meet at the courthouse on December 20 for the final meeting of the year. The gathering will discuss year end business and plan upcoming forestry initiatives.
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Forest
Ee Will County
Tith Court House
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