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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1939
Page
2
Paul McNutt, Federal Security Administrator, urged a guiding role for the U S in world affairs from Cleveland. He rejected isolationist attacks, argued for adherence to international law, and warned that economic forces push toward conflict while America must defend its democracy and interests.
A man inherits ten thousand dollars from his late uncle and bets it on Firefly at the track. Firefly leads but stumbles near the finish, wiping out the fortune. In agony, he cries out Goddam Roosevelt.
A motivational note urges aspiring writers and professionals to publish work and seek recognition. It counsels sending material to multiple publishers and performing in public spaces to prove talent. It ends with a fiery line about burning with intensity and Carroll County's attic-like opportunity.
Mrs. Sarah Smith Pratt urges attention to the south corner memorial fountain on the court house square. The statue depicts a girl offering water and honors the Delphi family with a sculpture by the late Myra Reynolds of Indianapolis.
Old Squibs notes Landis will soon join Congress and vows reforms. Capons J A McCoy delivered the season’s largest capon load in Logansport at 160000 pounds, hauled by eight teams. A Delphi curfew proposal aims at under 16s, joking about a 25 to 60 age exemption. Wabash notes the longest train in division history with 300 cars mostly corn. Gilbert Arnott pleads guilty for hauling 47 bushels on a faulty Prince William gravel road. Corbett Fitzsimmons title fight ends in 14th round with Fitzsimmons declared winner in a fierce yet scientific bout.
Letters from readers discuss the recall of officials including Senator Van Nuys, praising and criticizing actions. A schoolgirl memory on judging others and a note from Mrs. Kerlin appear alongside travel plans and political quips about Wisconsin governor Heil and radio commentator Kaltenborn. The closing line notes Carroll County fish trivia.
Ray Smith argues pension relief for the elderly came with Governor McNutt in Indiana after Leslie vetoed the first bill. He questions Republican friendship for pensions, contrasts Dies Committee actions, and cites Earl Browder alleging a 1926 Republican offer to fund the Communist Party to defeat Roosevelt.
A collage of quotes on justice from Adams to Longfellow and accompanying aphorism about leadership. It contrasts virtue and wisdom with fairness and the social duties of government and people. The collection links justice to truth freedom and the limits of power.
In the town, meaningful conversation only blooms after 10 p m. With six or more men present topics run to world politics crops farm policy European situation national debt relief and taxation. The speaker notes such discussions require time and clock watching hinders good talk at clubs and social meetings.
Rev. Harry Parker built most of his cottage on the Tippecanoe, in a prime county location. The retreat lies in a highly favorable spot and is nearing final completion.
Lake Freeman grows in popularity with vacationers and permanent residents noting rising crowds from Kokomo and nearby states Wisconsin and Michigan. The Citizen editor aired a talk over station WIRE last Thursday by electrical transfusion and protests have been filed due to extensive play.
Citizens observe that lawmakers push for extended time off each year while on break. The text notes weekly payments of 196 dollars to a congressman on vacation, highlighting a perceived discrepancy between rest and compensation.
Thurman A. Gottschalk announces that state and county welfare departments will take over OCC applications, conduct eligibility investigations, and select CCC enrollees under a plan approved by the State Board of Public Welfare. The comment on changing human nature appears as a joking aside.
T A Dicus chairman of the State Highway Commission appealed to motorists for cooperation in keeping roadsides free of trash. While highway patrolmen clean up debris, drivers should not throw newspapers or boxes along highways but use containers. Litter cleanup costs thousands yearly and could be reduced with public help.
The conservation display at the 1939 Indiana state fair will feature new items to engage visitors. Commissioner Virgil M. Simmons of the Department of Conservation said work is underway collecting fish birds and other exhibit materials.
L D argues for half day breaks and simple, inexpensive trips to refresh. He favors avoiding crowds and stresses rest over strenuous activity. He notes sen Vam Nuys buying a Virginia term and hints he won’t return to Indiana, urging readers to give up their senators.
A collection of opinion quotes from Marie Montessori, Wendel Wilkie, Vincent Sheean, James A. Farley, Joe Martin, and Park Governor Dickinson. The remarks touch on child rearing, the New Deal, public speech, Congress, and a visit to alleged dens of iniquity.
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