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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1940
Page
4
Editorial argues the US relies on "candy stick" policy. cites a $20 billion deficit and wasted federal funding on airports parks pools schools and public buildings as signs of decay similar to France. Warns reform rhetoric masks fiscal irresponsibility and societal decline.
Taxpayers of Carthage Rush County Indiana are informed that the Town Trustees will meet on August 12 1940 to review the budget. The schedule lists General Fund Library Fund and various line items including salaries lighting printing and insurance with total amounts shown for each fund. Public hearing and dates Aug 16 and Aug 28 are noted.
The Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for statical drafting and many clerical and technical roles at the Smithsonian and national agencies. Closing dates vary by region, with several tests due September 16 or 19 1940. Many positions require advanced education or experience and set age limits.
Relatives receive invitations to the marriage of Murray S Parker Walnut Ridge and Florence O Macy at the bride s home near Lewisville at four o clock September 1. Howard Grays Richmond and Reba Macy are the other contracting parties. Walter Phelps takes a position in Danville Illinois. Mrs Irvin Hill and Miss Hannah Cox travel to Martinsville seeking health benefits. Mrs Hill s sister Mrs M J English plans to accompany her. Mr and Mrs M F Lovett visited relatives in Delphi Saturday and Monday.
Twenty years ago a band of gypsies roamed Knightstown Greenfield and other towns and faced eviction in Wayne county. The note lists various local happenings including senior class fundraisers, and a long roster of radio programs on CBS NBC and WLW featuring entertainers Samuel Goldwyn and Jessica Dragonette.
A citizen critic laments editor omissions and采访 partisan insults toward the president and presses. The writer recalls Willkie enthusiasm, Indiana politics, police cooperation, and Greenfield and Carthage school days with a playful verse about a boy named Billie.
The piece warns that large deficits loom with federal debt possibly reaching 60 billion dollars or more, arguing this trend will threaten core American freedoms. It contends armaments alone can’t save the nation and urges moral resolve to avoid decline, likening soft democracy to weak diets and neglect of work.
At Columbus Indiana on Sunday the Midwest Dirt Track Racing Association hosts its fifth local meet of the season. Top drivers including Bob Simpson, Vern Trester, Harry Robrey, Charlie Szekendy, and Salay compete as a strong field converges on the local oval for major Indiana racing action.
A missive mailed from an office four miles away six years and five months ago was delivered recently to W M Duddecke in New York City confirming a long-delayed postal delivery.
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