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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1938
Page
4
The Carthage Citizen edited by Ed E. Ely publishes weekly in Carthage Indiana. Subscription rates are 1.50 per year, 75 cents for six months, and 50 cents for three months with Canada at 2.00. It is entered at the Carthage post office as second class mail matter.
Indiana political observers note rapid shifts in Governor Townsend's plan for a special session. Goals include a $4.4 million spending package and liquor law changes to end the importer system, plus repeal of the automobile gadget. Plans now hinge on con vention timing and a swift post convention session.
A prominent industrial leader argues for applying practical business experience to economic policy. He warns against seeking a magical cure for depression and urges consulting seasoned business leaders to diagnose the national mood and prescribe remedies for recovery.
The piece argues the National Labor Relations Board has failed since 1935, causing business-employee strife. It calls for substantial amendments by the next Congress to restore balance and spur recovery, claiming the current law throttles growth and invites violence and bickering.
An Indianapolis political piece argues Governor Townsend seeks a special session to repeal the windshield title certificate gadget sold at markup. The column contends the device unjustly compels purchase, fuels the campaign issue, and could drive voters toward the Republicans.
The Social Security Board explains proof of birth will be required for lump sum claims over 100 unless heirs or estates of a wage earner who died file. If under 100, proof needed only if birth date differs from Board records. Beginning 1942 monthly checks will be issued to qualified retirees.
Indiana safety director Don F. Stiver reports 1938 first four months show 29.4 percent fewer traffic fatalities than in 1937, with April deaths down 42 percent and a savings of 42 lives. Total fatalities 276 vs 391 last year. pedestrian deaths lead with 93. auto collisions at 58. rural deaths 156 to 120. 8,323 accidents costing $781,704.76.
H I Phillips notes in Washington Post that drunken auto drivers were fewer in 1937, suggesting pedestrians moved faster or drivers were more cautious that year.
A humorous column in Indianapolis discusses a 456000 warrant to buy adhesive tape for windshield gadgets and a separate 600 warrant for confiscated whisky. It also critiques Governor Townsend's special session to repeal the gadget law, fund a state office building, and roll back the beer liquor regime, with lighter notes on radio and entertainment events.
The Detroit News notes a lighter note as Harold is shot by Cupid in a playful interlude. An astronomer links sun spots to unrest, while humor shifts blame from the people to government.
All denominations in Rush Fayette Wayne Henry and Franklin counties will hold a rural church institute Sunday June 12 at the Fairview Christian church beginning at 9 45 a m All rural churches are expected to attend The Fairview church women will host a pitch in dinner at noon and handle arrangements for the meal and program
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