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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1944

Page

4

Free press pledge hinges on honest citizen thinking

The piece argues that constitutional guarantees for a free press require honest thinking and independent journalism. It warns that deceit within newspapers undermines freedom and stresses that funding alone cannot sustain a truthful press without honesty and accountability from both media and readers.

International Kiwanis

New pointers in nutrition for schools

During October definite steps are taken to improve the school nutrition program and ensure better meals and health for students. The initiative outlines new guidelines and actions to boost nutrition quality across districts.

Last week for Christmas parcels to overseas service members

Postmaster J. Waite notes the post office will be closed on Sunday October 15, the last day to mail Christmas parcels. Boxes must be small under five pounds and 36 inches combined length and girth. Perishable foods should be avoided. hard candy fruit cake and tinned foods are popular. Gifts for service members should consider the climate and include feminine clothing and cosmetics alongside treats.

J. Waite Lowrey

Public Schools Plan Health Education and Red Cross Aid

Superintendent Dr. Gayle N Hufford says new state health law requires 200 minutes weekly of physical education and health classes, with state health office reps visiting to coordinate programs across schools. Emphasis on basic foods diet vitamins and home economics for seventh and eighth graders, plus resources from the National Dairy Council. Red Cross surgical dressings shipments to army depots in Puello and Louisville totaled 54 million for the first 15 days of June, a record for a two-week span.

Hufford State Health Office P T. A National Dairy Council Red Cross Puello Colo Louisville

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