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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1938
Page
2
A. B. argues Indiana should raise old age assistance with federal aid covering half the amount. He calls current relief inadequate, proposes a universal pension to reduce audits, notes 8.3 percent of the state is over 65, and cites Social Security as progress but incomplete for today’s elderly.
The National Tuberculosis Association and 1500 affiliates pursue a new low death rate from tuberculosis. Through Christmas Seals sales, they fund nationwide prevention and treatment efforts, aiming to drive deaths toward zero.
Roger Babson, noted economist, forecasts American business could surpass 1929 peaks in a few years if people shift effort from waiting to helping. An Indianapolis Star editorial urges “Get rid of bridges,” amid commentary on national mood and economic prospects. The piece notes the U S government deeded 200000 acres of land to an Indian tribe without requesting returns of beads.
Stolen car report from South Bend. poet Herschell visits Presbyterian church. Chicago radio show draws Carroll county crowd. national conventions spotlighted. Delphi-Deer Creek selects C T Amick as superintendent. Old Settlers Day marks county centennial parade led by Holmes and Wingard. Coolidge and Dawes win presidency with Davis's strong bid noted amid Democratic defeat themes.
Ray Smith notes that November 8 produced mixed signals with headlines of party victories but actual tallies split Senate 52 43, Governors 30 18, and Representatives 263 169. He explains the pattern breaks a long Democratic trend since 1930 and suggests Republicans must reverse this shift to gain control.
Indiana State Employment Service Director Martin F. Carpenter says December may bring above average job opportunities. He notes contraseasonal manufacturing gains and heavy Christmas trade, despite only four Indiana industries typically rising in December.
Virgil M. Simmons commissioner of the Department of Conservation said the recent cold weather improves fur quality and market value for trappers in Indiana.
A reader cites Dies Committee testimony on the National Progressive Association and Civil Liberties Union links. The piece criticizes misrepresentation of John Dewey and warns against labeling civil liberty groups as communist fronts. References to Col Knox Chicago Daily News, H V Kaltenborn, and American Legion officers.
Indianapolis announces 1939 Indiana blue and yellow license plates will start distribution December 12. Application blanks and driver license forms mailed December 5, with 156 branches handling issuance. Plates printed at Michigan City prison, color schemes noted. 1940 colors to be decided.
Groups and the Hearst Press have at times pushed programs aimed at restricting constitutionally guaranteed civil liberties. Mr Dies faces a contested election and may secure steady work if defeated. Large interests could pay him to lead a fascist movement of reaction.
Two newly elected state officials begin duty today. Frank Thompson of Bluffton becomes Auditor of State succeeding Laurence F Sullivan Princeton, heading the Department of Audit and Control plus related divisions. James Tucker of Paoli succeeds August G Mueller Indianapolis as Secretary of State overseeing the department and securities commission and several boards.
L D argues big business blocks reform while indirect appeals stir American pride. He blames bankers manufacturers and patriotic groups for steering the public away from federal remedies and toward state rights and conformity.
Public Health Service study shows dental defects exceed all other physical defects in school children. The report notes decay rises with civilized diet and cites past eras when raw foods reduced the need for dental care.
A curated set of quotes from Luther Gulick Herschel Grynszpan John L. Lewis Jesse Jones and Martinez Barrio. The remarks address education, Jewish persecution, labor leadership, borrowing, and Spanish austerity reflecting views on society and politics.
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