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Newspaper
Atchison Weekly Globe
Location
Atchison, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1932
Page
2
The Atchison Weekly Globe is published by The Globe Publishing Co at Fifth and Main in Atchison Kansas and entered as second class matter at the local post office.
A 1932 Globe Light column on economic risk and moral clichés opens with money and mischief themes. It includes quips about communism, confession, meekness, and the idea that public opinion betrays. It closes with thoughts on crime marriage and social behavior.
Politicians should watch their steps this year as the tax receipt becomes a central issue and economy weighs on policy choices. The emphasis falls on fiscal responsibility and budget measures shaping public finance discussions.
The Senate balks at ending The Congressional Record and spends 500000 dollars on its publication. The magazine prints speeches of lawmakers and is mailed to readers free of charge. Critics say it wastes taxpayer money and serves little purpose beyond displaying verbose rhetoric.
The piece comments on a Friday beer parade led by Mayor Jimmy Walker in New York. It questions the gift of $26,000 and whether he explained it while shouting for beer. The tone mocks the event and the mayor's conduct amid the crowd.
A Republican states that when a Republican administration dismisses Democratic office holders it is spoils justice, while similar moves by a Democratic administration against Republican appointees are blamed on inefficiency and politics.
A group of Iowa farmers vow to neither buy nor sell for thirty days starting July 1 unless farm prices rise. They say quitting purchases will be easy because many are already broke and stopped buying months ago.
The Detroit News jokes that if Al Capone’s tax conviction led to prison, a similar approach should be used against Satan, jokingly suggesting durance vile for the infernal figure in tax proceedings.
Farmers in the mid west are urged to see that their representatives have not aided them more than eastern lawmakers. The speaker declares Midwestern farmers have been duped and challenges leaders to tell them the truth.
An Atchison woman collapses under strain from numerous labor saving devices in her kitchen. The writer questions Congress about action, noting railroads received federal funds, cut wages, and now seek higher freight rates, alternating between sympathy and sharp critique of railroad greed.
The deficit is forecast near three billion dollars by June 30, implying that US households will shoulder three billion dollars more along with personal, local, and state taxes. Critics mock Congress as a convention of cestoids amid the fiscal concern.
Brief, vivid rundown traces transport evolution from ox cart to wagon to steamboat to steamer train and finally the automobile in a concise sequence. The piece highlights a progression of conveyances marking technological leaps.
Last night in Atchison two sets of twins and two other babies arrived within four hours. Miles Jerry and James Larry Gilliland were born to Albert and ______ Gilliland at 1200 Utah Avenue after an ambulance transfer. Also born were twin girls to Leo and Hilda Pucka, now in Springfield, Illinois. A daughter to Ralph and at 1129 Atchison Street and a son to Gilbert and at 714 Parallel Street completed the births between 8 and 12 o'clock.
Day’s Doings notes a rising single-term platform for public offices with Lin White spoken of as a potential legislator candidate. Local items report business openings, housing costs easing, community hikes, travel plans, and civic events including a Chamber of Commerce dinner with committees named for trade tours and summer band concerts.
At Maur Hill, the two act Sunbonnet Girl operetta by G F Morgan and F G Johnson drew hearty crowds in a belabored but lively performance. Father Albert Havercamp directed with Maur Hill staff and local clergy aiding in costumes and preparation.
Tomorrow's freight haul advances by air as evolution reshapes transport. Rail officials face limited ability to counter the shift, signaling a changing landscape for long distance movement and logistics.
Community members question Akron overstatements and media bravado as local conversations probe credibility. Officials urge measured analysis while residents seek concrete plans and factual updates from city leadership.
Kansas City Kansan reports State Auditor French criticizes the large number of inspectors in the state. He cites 582 inspectors on the road and a travel cost around 31428 dollars, urging consolidation of offices such as fire marshal and hotel departments and smarter use of inspectors to cut expenditures.
Local notes cover weather in Chicago and residents returning home. Quirky quotes include a switchman in Atchison urging more lockjaw, idle men in Los Angeles County, and a woman who advertised for a husband. Casual remarks mention family trees, gorillas, cantaloupe pests, and a tornado anniversary near Atchison.
Mrs Tillie McGowan widow of Civil War veteran Albert McGowan died at 12 30 am at the nephew W J Grame home six miles west of town after a long illness She was born in Atchison April 26 1866 and lived here most of her life Surviving is a brother William D Grame of Berryton Funeral services will be held at 230 pm tomorrow at Lawin Douglass chapel conducted by Rev W R McCormack Burial will be in Mt Vernon cemetery beside her husband.
A lightning strike yesterday afternoon destroyed a large barn on the Fred Howard and D P Barber farm near Cummings. Two thousand bushels of corn and several tons of hay were lost along with a binder and other farm machinery. Water buckets saved the How ard residence while sparks were driven by the wind. Insurance partially covers the loss.
Charles C Johnson a longtime Atchison resident died at 2 15 am at 708 Riley with prior health decline and a paralytic stroke He was born November 19 1854 in Stockholm Sweden came to America 55 years ago and moved to Atchison five years later Surviving are two daughters Alma and Mrs Arthur Simmons Funeral at St Mark s Lutheran church with burial in Mt Vernon cemetery Pallbearers listed Body at Stanton Stanton funeral home before services.
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