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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1938
Page
2
A. B. warns against a future U S dictatorship, likely fascist rather than communist, arising from elite autocracy or mass disillusionment with the New Deal. He cautions against readers who cry dictatorship, urges vigilance to recognize tyranny and defend democracy.
The piece profiles Dr Rumley and Father Coughlin as leaders in opposing a reorganization drive. It cites Rumley’s Indiana roots, his $15 000 yearly role with a national committee, a wartime German fund covertly aiding a pro German newspaper, and a 1936 presidential bid by Coughlin’s ally Lehmke. It notes Coughlin’s church apology and public statements, plus political shifts as Democrats contemplate retirement.
A reader inquiry about market value for pumpkins is answered noting squash largely replaces pumpkins for table use though some still favor pumpkins. The piece also reports on ice polo accidents, factory prospects in Delphi, Riley and Nye appearance, and a warning about smoky fireplaces impacting daughters.
A Indiana State Medical Association bulletin says spring fever is not a disease and urges mothers to avoid spring tonics. It promotes fresh air sleep outdoor exercise and good food as the right remedy for children, warning against homemade mixtures or drugstore remedies. The note is paired with a London Express critic quip about theater seating.
Ray E. Smith comments on public affairs noting Americans wagered about one billion on poker and two billion on horse races in 1937. He cautions that such bets rival WPA spending, surveys show many candidates for May primaries across Indiana, and local races reach high candidate counts. The piece critiques party politics and reader habits.
Federated clubs of Indiana's Ninth district push for revised marriage laws. They back H. R. 22 including a five day license lapse and mandatory medical tests to prevent marriages by diseased individuals. The drive seeks public backing amid reports of “Gretna Green” style mills and surge in marriages beyond local population.
Indiana State Board of Health under Dr. Verne K. Harvey reports full time medical nursing and sanitary services in 23 counties, mainly in the south, funded by the Social Security program. It aims to aid rural and economically distressed communities long neglected.
A newspaper correspondent notes the waning influence of the old German aristocracy as class structures evolve. The quip about Russians pledging with drum majors and jokes on prices reflect a satirical snapshot of era attitudes in media culture.
L. D. urges bold progressive line for the Democratic Party condemning reactionary members who opposed the Reorganization bill. He warns of a third party if Democrats fail to stand with Roosevelt and supports the President's court plan while criticizing Van Nuys.
A compilation of quotes from political figures and public commentators. The remarks cover U S leadership confidence in the White House Mexico's oil expropriation comments German propaganda minister Goebbels Republican leaders on 1938 defeat fears expressions of gender norms and anti Semitic remarks from Hollywood.
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