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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1944

Page

4

Straw Ballets and the Commander in Chief Question

The article argues the president has long served as Commander in Chief, citing Lincoln and Roosevelt as precedents. It notes presidents have led troops and wielded war powers, and discusses swapping leaders during the Second Seminole War, its costs, and the impact on military teams and strategy.

Jackson van Buren W. H. Harrison Tyler

County officials split over voter registration in Will County

The article reports Will county Republicans resisting general voter registration while some officials support it. It notes Attorney General Barrett’s clear interpretation, praises Supervisors Peterson Johnson Vavrek and Sallenbach, and contrasts Lockport supervisors who opposed registration. It also commends Clerk Joe Hartley for compiling an accurate voter list despite GOP opposition.

Barrett Cour House Peterson Johnson Vavrek Sallenbach Joliet Burke Curtis Heeg Bettenhausen Kampe Aagesen Ruva Smith Lockport Wierschem Joe Hartley Hartley

Commander in Chief must choose, implement military command

The piece argues that non interference by civilians fails, as expert plans vary among Army Navy and Air Force. The Commander in Chief must decide and ensure loyal, efficient execution by all. It cites historical presidential selections from Washington to Roosevelt as examples of decisive leadership.

Abraham Lincoln United States Congress Lincoln Army Navy Air Force Washington Anthony” Wayne John Adams France Madison Polk Scott Taylor Grant McKinley Wilson Pershing Roosevelt Marshall MacArthur Arnold Eisenhower Stilwell King Nimitz

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