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Newspaper
Bessemer Herald
Location
Bessemer, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1932
Page
2
The piece argues for tax cuts in the coming years to boost government efficiency and end wasteful bureaus. It cites England Germany Austria and Australia as examples where high taxes hinder industrial growth, raise unemployment, and deter investment, urging reductions to revive prosperity.
Expert opinion grows that stabilizing silver while avoiding inflation may be possible as gold loses capacity to drive the world economy. Nations with vast populations cannot buy abroad because silver has lost purchasing power and gold is controlled by France and the United States. Restoring silver could offer a permanent solution, with serious global considerations demanding unbiased, unselfish study by leading nations.
The Garner bill would fund $3,360,000 for new public buildings in Michigan, prompting rapid post office construction in towns and villages. Critics argue new federal buildings cost more than rent, harm local property values, and fail to implement productive, crisis-relief measures. Marquette Mining Journal questions the plan’s usefulness.
The administration’s revised economy program will not take effect until July 1 after legislative action. Doubts arise about a smooth transition as the 23 percent salary cut for all $3 000 a year positions faces legal questions and potential funding gaps.
The Michigan State Digest notes that lawmakers may dodge constitutional limits on salary changes for state officers by abolishing offices to enforce larger cuts. The piece argues a 15 percent cut could become 25 percent or more, and emphasizes the legislature rather than the governor as the mover of such changes.
Local paper lampoons two veteran anglers Joe G and Dutch third ward boss with phony claims and rival schemes. It portrays two amateur fishers Doc K and Polacko M teaching a ridiculous sinker slugging method behind a tree and sharking trout with nets. Casual satire targets rival organizers Charley D and Jim C while praising unlikely new teachers.
Tubby M. praises Columbus in a weekly press conference, saying discovery determined the fate of millions and imagining Italian migration to Argentina if explorers had failed. He jokes about Indians returning beads before any move to restore land, then asserts opposition to returning the country without beads.
A letter from May 31, 1932, from Michigan questions the old fashioned umpire system of calling balls and strikes. The writer asks why umpires do not qualify strikes as they do balls, suggesting phrases like strike right over or strike left corner to relieve overworked umpires.
The advertising man presses his pitch claiming today is the last day for an astounding offer. Lehigh Burr highlights the salesman urging urgency.
A recent detective story magazine revisits the Sigler murder case from Hurley and the Gogebic range, describing it as bunk and noting implausible statements about nightly murders and hidden mine cave secrets. The writer urges readers to doubt sensational claims and see through the sensationalism.
Albert Church, a noted dairyman, was kicked in the face by a horse while returning from a trip to the Mikado and preparing for night. He was found unconscious on the floor later. Several local scenes include residents moving homes, visitors from Ely and Butte, a blizzard on the Gogebic range, and the Bessemer band’s ball earnings.
The First National Bank of Bessemer Michigan is closing its affairs and all noteholders and creditors are notified to present notes and other claims for payment. William S. Baird, President. Dated May 11 1932. The University of Illinois voted to supply needy students with free meal tickets to be honored by campus restaurants.
A grieving parent recalls her husband’s final moments and words. Her son’s last words were not spoken. his mother remained at his side until the end, preserving a quiet, intimate memory of their farewell.
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