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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1939
Page
4
The Carthage Citizen editor cites Senator Wiarrison on fiscal policy and warns that government over spending harms prosperity. The piece contrasts debt, taxation, and deficits with calls for tapering spending and cites Colonel Lindbergh’s testimony on aviation readiness and caution about U.S. involvement in European wars.
Columbus Indiana gears up for dirt track racing at Bartholomew County Fairgrounds on Sunday with Ray Tellas and stars like Bob Zack Wild Bill Anderson Mike Clay and Charlie Sz Kenedy competing time trials 11 am to 2 pm and a 2:30 pm 25 lap feature race the program also lists radio and stage acts and a local radio schedule for June events.
A set of bills introduces varied measures including H R 6767 for extra compensation for law enforcement casualties, H R 6774 and H R 6778 to aid farm ownership, and S 2594 offering pensions for dependents of Squalus victims. A long quotation from Gen Hugh S Johnson warns debt risks, while the Ways and Means Subcommittee prepares a tax revision plan and Senate Finance favors repealing the undistributed profits tax and other business concessions.
The fictional Tara from Gone With the Wind is staged at the New York World's Fair 1939 as part of the Georgie exhibit, bringing Scarlet O'Hara's home to reality for fair visitors.
Health statisticians estimate at least a dozen babies will be born at the fair. Ten first aid stations will be staffed by doctors and nurses. Medical equipment includes a mobile X ray unit on the grounds.
Raymond S. Springer notes Connersville again leads in visitor numbers to the office with Richmond close behind. The record lists Mr and Mrs H M Moran and three children from Connersville, plus Wayne county sheriff Art Quigley and family from Richmond. Howard Hean of the Securities Exchange Commission adds a half point for Richmond. Others include J Thomas Ward from College Corner and Anderson Ketchum of Greensburg with Frank McHale, visiting Judiciary Committee proceedings.
The piece notes likely passage of a Mead bill on small business credit with President's support only in principle and Eccles proposing supplemental measures to the Senate Banking Committee. It also covers imperial visit ceremonies for King and Queen, plus a meditation on political symbolism through shirts and freedom versus regimentation in American life.
Administrator Harvey Hopkins asks Rush Circuit Court in Rushville Indiana to approve his final account for Ella Hopkins estate. Interested parties must appear July 18 1939 to show cause and prove heirship or claims. Scotten Hinshaw Avery attorney Dale Fisher clerk.
The Administrator of the Estate of Mary E. Ewing seeks final settlement. Filed in Ville Indiana, June 30, 1939, during the May Term of court, showing cause why the account should not be approved. Heirs and interested parties must prove heirship. Walter J. Phelps of Titsworth & Titsworth represents the estate.
The undersigned Howard E Henley appointed by the Rush County Indiana Circuit Court as administrator of Ida S Henley deceased. Estate declared solvent. June 7 1939. Attest Dale Fisher Clerk Rush Circuit Court. Titsworth and Titsworth Attorneys.
Theresa New York reports Mrs. Lista Youngs, 80, catching a 14-pound mullet claimed as a local record. She shows the catch on her lawn and proclaims herself the oldest anglerette who catches big suckers. Grace Hoppers of Stratford NC, though born with no arms, uses her feet for tasks. She sewed, wrote, and plays harmonica, graduating high school at 15 as valedictorian and now aims to study law.
Windstorms and tornadoes hit Minnesota and Indiana over several days. A Sunday twister struck Anaka killing ten people and injuring many, with losses exceeding a million dollars. On Tuesday, winds damaged Brazil and Vevay and others in southern Indiana, harming property and crops.
Dr Homer F Kellems, a Oklahoma rancher pastor, and his 20 year old daughter Vivienne plan a historic voyage aboard Pandora. They will sail from San Francisco to New York for the 1939 World’s Fair and expect to traverse Pacific Arctic and Atlantic waters before arriving next fall.
The quote warns that basic American ideals are displaced by colored ideas of arrogance and coercion. It urges inward scrutiny over outward differences and stresses vigilance against hostile beliefs in society.
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