Indiana under McNutt echoes Long machine tactics
Senate inquiry outlines Indiana practices resembling Louisana Kingfish methods. It cites 2 percent club forced salary assessments, press amplifications, and paid publications to boost McNutt’s political influence. Oil firms close stations amid higher store taxes tied to his administration.
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United States Senate
Huey Long
Indiana
McNutt
Louisana
Senate
Paul V. McNutt
Hooey
Washington
Democratic National Committee
Long
New Deal
Evansville
Indiana Taxpayers’ Association
Texas Company
Sinclair Refining Company
Standard Oil
Allan Jackson
Standard of Indiana
Standard
Supreme Court
NRA
Warburg Blasts Inflation Policy As Selfish Motive
James P. Warburg, vice chairman of The Bank of the Manhattan Company, voices strong opposition to monetary inflation. He argues the charge against inflation stems from selfishness and asserts inflationary policy harms the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Warburg
Bank of the Manan Company
Wall Street’s Interest in Inflation Debate Questioned
Warburg argues Wall Street bankers oppose inflation policy only if it endangers their money. He notes bankers rarely fail in German inflation while the middle class suffers, and highlights why labor groups also oppose inflation. He calls for a public, thorough debate on money matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Warburg
American Federation of Labor
American Legion
Death on the Highway in 1933 Auto Toll Jump
The article notes 30,500 deaths from autos in 1933, up sharply from 1932, with tolls tracking gasoline use. It laments unsafe driving habits, including risky passing and weaving, and warns drivers about costly wrecks and injuries.
States on Honor Roll cut auto death rates in 1933
The article argues safety improvements by engineers leave only a small share of accidents to car failures or road conditions. It credits Illinois Michigan Virginia and Wisconsin with declines in auto death rates in 1933 and urges other states to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pathfinder
Order Pathfinder
Illinois
Michigan
Virginia
Wisconsin
States
Class Party Heads Eight Grade to Auditorium Theatre
The eight grade under Mr. Sipe hosted a pitch in party at Johnnie DeSchipper's home Saturday evening. The group then attended a theatre party at the Auditorium theatre to close the evening.
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Mr. Sipe
Johnnie DeSchipper
Auditorium Theatre
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Carthage
Arthage
C. A. Norris
Florida
Reprters
George White
Ohio
Miami
Lindburg
France
Chalanty
South Bend
Notre Dame
Princeton Clarion News
James E. van Zandt
Veterans of Foreign Wars
van Zandt
McNnutt
Luzel & & Jacobs, Inc
the Public Service Company OF Indiana
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