Pettengill Warns Indiana on Governor Powers
A. B. reports former congressman Samuel B. Pettengill of South Bend opposes a Republican move to curb the governor’s constitutional authority. Pettengill cites Indiana Supreme Court on executive power and warns of harmful effects on state prosperity if legislative overreach occurs. He urges defenders of constitutional government to follow his stance.
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Pettengill
Indiana
Congress
Supreme Court of Indiana
Debate Ends in Action The Lend Lease Decision
A political editorial urges Congress to pass the lend lease bill without delay, arguing inaction risks freedom and war. It contrasts delayed action with a calm chosen path, asserting the majority support for swift aid to Britain and condemning continued campaigning fatigue and personal compromises.
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Congress
America
Britain
Lincoln at Best in Moment of Victory After War
L D comments on Abraham Lincoln before noting his rise from a Whig in a Democratic era to a wartime leader. He argues Lincoln's greatest moment came in victory when he pursued healing with "malice toward none." The piece references Douglas and Willkie and ends with Bar Harbor plans as turmoil looms.
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L.D
Abraham Lincoln
Jefferson
Attorney Lincoln
Springfield
Congress
Federal
Stephen 4. Douglas
Indiana
Mr. Willis
Hoosier
Douglas
Wendell Willkie
L. D
Bar Harbor
Public View on Aid to Britain and Peace
A letter argues the United States faces tough choices on aiding Britain and pursuing peace. It questions policy of all aid short of war, urges clear public knowledge, and warns actions could invite future history scrutiny. The writer advocates decisive arms program and world peace efforts while avoiding concessions that could draw Axis attack.
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United States
Britain
England
America
Congress
Germany
Recorders
Tinger
Gems of Thought and Warnings Collide in Cartoons and News
A jumble of quotations on self control and power contrasts with odd, offhand reports. A few lines cite Seneca and Spenser while a New Yorker quip mocks a Manhattan traveler heading to California and a sly note about an Iowa girl surviving multiple crashes.
Spring hints appear as community aids infantile paralysis drive grows
The town sees the first spring signs while 4th and 5th graders raise 13.20 for infantile paralysis, turned to Delphi postmaster. A card party and donations net 20.15, totaling 33.15 for victims. Delphi Rotary honors scouts while Republicans rebuke Wendell Willkie’s past Britain aid stance.
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Democrat
Noah Flora
Cutler
William H. Ashba
Delphi
Flora
Fiora
Home Economies Club
Delphic Robberies Reported and Local Officials Departures
Thieves struck three Delphi businesses on April 14 with the Margowski drug store entry via an upper story window and cash drawn from the drawer. The Whiteman Brothers mill lost 25 to 30 dollars, and the Smith restaurant near the interurban station was robbed of about 15 dollars. Local educators, Mrs. Mayme Stuart and H G Toole, resign their posts, with rumors of Stuart teaching from home to a single pupil, the Ridgeville superintendent. The Delphi Chamber of Commerce met April 29 to discuss light and power, with plans for a municipal plant and a possible $5,000 investment from W H Bradshaw. The U S oil output stands near 2,000,000 barrels per day, about two thirds of world total.
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Delphi
Margowski Drug Store
Whiteman Brothers
Smith
United States
Delphi Chamber of Commerce
Current Opinion: wartime quotes on air power and politics
A collection of brief remarks from notable figures on aviation, security, and wartime policy. Citations include Lindbergh on expertise, Bevin on air power as economic life, Sommerville on blood plasma aid, Lamont on beating Germany, Hitler on honor, and Willkie on Britain American alliance perceptions.
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Hitler
Ernest Bevin
England
America
Norman Sommerville
Canadian Red Cross
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