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Newspaper
Atchison Weekly Globe
Location
Atchison, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1932
Page
2
A long stream of humorous maxims and droll observations from a Thursday 1932 issue. The pithy pieces touch on church members, politics, democracy, speech, social life, and local figures like Jude Johnson and Alf Landon, with light jabs at Atchison and national events.
A snide opinion notes Republicans and Democrats used fear and abuse in campaigns, while praising the Socialists as more dignified. It quips that President von Hindenburg endures a heavy burden, questioning how he maintains such endurance. The piece satirizes partisan bickering and bully pulpit theatrics.
Mussolini presses Washington to cancel or reduce war debts citing Allied cooperation. The Italian leader warns of broader economic strain if terms are not softened while signaling willingness to seek alternative arrangements abroad.
Alfred Landon has been elected governor of Kansas. The note offers congratulations and describes him as a balanced business man with firmness and tolerance, and a gracious personality.
Governor Harry Woodring fails to win re election as utilities opposition and unpopularity of advisers sway voters. Democrats who missed state jobs also opposed him while voters expect governor elect Landon to pursue lower utility rates and Woodring’s influence remains noted. Roosevelt owes him a debt of gratitude.
The Atchison Globe reports Nellie Webb noting a wave of cynicism among women bridge players over perceived manipulation by experts who alter rules and methods to boost book sales. The piece mocks such theories as ridiculous, comparing them to unfounded claims about football rules or car marketing.
Atchison residents share health notes and opinions on politics as Emmons, Diegel, and other locals figure in social events. Election results show Norman Thomas tally in county and county clerk race swings. plans for a Kansas City to St. Louis electric railroad move forward with federal approvals.
Nicholas Boos who settled in Atchison county in 1664 celebrated his seventieth birthday at his farm. all ten children and twenty three grandchildren joined the party along with five daughters and three sons who are married. The family includes inlaws spouses and siblings spread across Seneca St. Joe Wathena Columbia and Benedicts church ties.
Monday November 14 community notes celebrate A B Zimmerman turning 75, honors for veterans, local political chatter, court actions, and small town events. A slate of social notices, accidents, and charity works across Atchison and nearby towns is recapped with brief details on people, places, and civic affairs.
About 200 visitors from outside the city joined a deanery meeting at Trinity Episcopal church in Topeka yesterday and last night. Officials praised Heber Mize for organizing the event and Mrs. Raymond Jones for leading the hospitality staff.
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