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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1933
Page
2
The Indiana legislature enacted a permanent voter registration measure praised by the Indiana League of Women Voters. It eliminates annual or duplicate registrations and armies of poll deputies, aiming for clean elections and reduced costs. The plan hinges on one registration per voter while residing in the county, with no general re-registration.
A bulletin by the Indiana Republican state committee claims Governor McNutt's taxation program shifts to the 1933 state tax law. The piece argues the store tax is not new, has been in effect for years, and notes ongoing litigation suggesting deliberate misrepresentation and partisan aims.
The piece argues that political changes in public offices have sparked efficiency debates and spoils system concerns. It notes Republican objections to replacing Republicans with Democrats and asserts the so called bi partisan system was actually partisan and GOP dominated.
Federal appointments favor Democrats prompting a theory that civil service should cover nearly all government workers. Republican leaders claim civil service would remove politics from work, yet they criticized the postal system for partisan postmaster activity during Hoover's re election, challenging the non partisan norm.
Representative Jenckes of Indiana asks for a substantial federal recovery act allocation to fund flood control construction along the Wabash and White rivers. She emphasizes the wide impact of flood devastation, loss of crops, and family suffering, urging swift action and noting her historic role as the state’s first woman in Congress.
The piece contrasts Hoover era local efforts with Roosevelt era federal action. It credits Roosevelt for large scale relief and the recovery of public sentiment, arguing strong leadership and cooperative citizens will guarantee success.
The Indian Supreme Court speeds up its docket with two new Democratic members, Michael Fansler of Logansport and James P. Hughes of Greencastle joining the bench. The changes aim to clear long-pending cases and increase efficiency across the court system.
The Indiana Democratic Editorial Association held a record summer convention at Lake Wawasee drawing leaders from across the state. Roosevelt, Van Nuys, and McNutt received strong endorsements while speakers Mrs. A. P. Flynn and R. Earl Peters showcased party leadership. Republicans weighed Artie Robinson’s stance and potential nominating battles tied to national chairmanship changes.
Two Indiana youths win state crafts champion honors and earn trips to Chicago for the Fisher Body Craftsman Guild finals at the Century of Progress fair August 16 to 19. Robert Straus of Warsaw and Wayne B. Getts of Fort Wayne will have their Napoleonic coach models rejudged for scholarships up to $5,000 each, with other awards listed for Indiana entrants.
A state wide movement seeks to pressure the governor to call a special session of the Indiana legislature to repeal the Indiana permanent registration of voters law enacted previously.
Notice notes Julien & Kerlin as attorneys and CHAS Crampton as administrator of Adelbert B. Crampton estate in Carroll County Indiana. The filing date is July 22, 1933 and the estate is stated as solvent.
In Carroll Circuit Court Sept Term 1933 Complaint No 7860 Verne O Wise Ethol Wise vs Nancy Gillam et al. Plaintiffs file complaint seeking to quiet title to land described as West half of the Northwest quarter of Section 2% Township 24 North Range 2 West with a railway strip exception totaling about 78 acres. Defendants warned to appear Sept 16 in Delphi Court House or risk judgment.
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