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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1944

Page

4

Dewey speech framed foreign policy in world role debate

In a New York Herald Tribune Forum analysis, Dewey is praised for clear critique of Roosevelt on de Gaulle and fascist ties, and for highlighting Polish, Italian, and Russian policy issues. The piece notes open diplomacy contrasts with Russia and questions lack of public armistice terms.

Gov. Dewey New York Herald Tribune Forum Eee United States Dewey Willkie Gen. de Gaulle France Roosevelt Darlan Giraud de Gaulle Friends of Freedom Poland Russia London Italy New York City Republian Badoglio Victor Emmanuel State Department

Pearl Harbor survivor recalls surprise attack morning

R. L. Barger, a Pearl Harbor veteran staying at the Donnelly hotel, recounts his morning aboard a routine flight from Keesler Field to Pearl Harbor arriving December 6. He describes the moment the Japanese planes bombed while personnel slept, leaving him and others in shock.

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The Perfect Coat for Now and Weather

A brisk promotion for coats promising style through rain wind and snow. The copy touts a “perfect coat for now” with a forecast of changing weather and urges shoppers to buy tomorrow.

Plane crew follows orders and escapes to safety

The crew fled their burning plane under universal orders to avoid firing. With dwindling fuel they headed toward a Pacific base using radio guidance, eventually returning home. At Keesler Field 90 percent of men volunteered for overseas duty. Barger remained in the States and was discharged.

Japan Mississippi Pacific Keesler Field Barger States The and S Shoe Store

Youngsters to collect fats tomorrow in local drives

The October grease and fat collection by Joliet and Lockport grade schools plus Chaney Fairmont and Rockdale, with Providence and St. Francis high schools, will occur tomorrow. Children will collect before school and at noon. tins ease collection. Two meat points per pound. donors mail self addressed envelopes for points two weeks later.

Joliet Lockport Chaney Fairmont Rockdale Providence St. Francis Miss Hammel

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