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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1942
Page
6
A skeptical look at domestic wartime sacrifice notes many citizens pledge ten percent of income to bonds and adopt frugal habits yet still enjoy ball games, vacations, or luxury items. The piece argues true unity requires scrapping waste, boosting scrap drives, and ending petty war-sabotage across the nation.
The essay argues against infinite resolve and siege mindset in total war. It condemns Axis leaders for gamble driven conquest and calls for realistic, timely retreats when needed. It contrasts Allied resilience with brutal occupation policies and warns against conquest as a path to lasting power.
Sixty indented youths from Monticello sent a Cubs team home as Sixteen Cub Scouts beat the local pack 33 to 7 on Sunday. Dads Joseph Ives Don Smith and Bob Andrews led a busload of supporters including Bobby Roach Dick Lucas Joe Schnepp Bill Powell and others. Clyde Robbins Cubmaster joined the outing. Mrs Lulu Robbins learned her grandson Tommy Appleton broke an arm but later was told he is fully recovered. Purdue University hosts a federal corn borer research team trying to outpace advance in pest control. Removal of laboratories from Toledo was announced by Rep Raymond S Springer. Three corn borer experts are at work at Purdue with three more joining soon. The policy may break down. Higher things cannot abide by intolerant unscrupulous leaders. Try a classified ad in The Citizen for Quick Results.
Old Squibs James A. Clifford wins Dr Scholl’s Foot Comfort Week prize from a national window trim contest held June 20 to 26 at the New York store. Delphi librarian Miss Isabelle Rinehart resigns after thirteen years, planning auto tour with friends and returning Sept 30. Dr Barton Evermann sails to Honolulu for Pan Pacific Scientific Congress, and John T. Johnson sells a 25 acre farm for $20,000 with possession March 1, 1920. Robert Roach injured by acid from an auto battery, taken to Indianapolis for treatment. Franklin D Roosevelt to visit Delphi August 30 for Ninth district rally. Wilbur Hall wins two piano prizes at Lake Wonona. Barn fires in Bringhurst destroy Bowen and Eikenberry properties with heavy losses.
A compilation of quotes on virtue, humanity, and diligence from Chaplin Eddy Thoreau Eliot Confucius and Mary E. Mizer. It notes inward goodness and full commitment as keys to success and cites a military mobilization fact about seventy-one trains moving an army division of fifteen thousand men and gear.
Excerpts reveal wartime views from artists and officials on winning the war, America’s role, aircraft defense, and public attitudes. Notables include Reinald Werrenrath, Lady Astor, Lt. Gen. H. H. Arnold, Mrs. Rebecca Smith, and Senator Walter George commenting on commitment and national effort.
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