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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1933
Page
2
Indiana counties set a uniform pay scale for county officials across 92 counties. The measure, rushed through the legislature and signed by Governor McNutt, aims to cut costs, simplify deputy pay, and create equity among counties despite initial resistance from officials.
The League of Women Voters presses for a permanent voter registration law as Indiana lawmakers advance a bill through the house with Senate approval expected. Opponents cite cost and rural irrelevance, but proponents argue registration ensures honest elections and accurate reflection of voter sentiment, citing Lake county issues last year.
James D. Adams of Columbia City, a publisher and state highway commissioner appointee of Governor McNutt, commented on the Indiana government reorganization measure. He recalled being a Christmas Day 1923 guest at the home of the late Vice President Thomas R. Marshall in Columbia City.
Former Vice President notes Marshall could win Indiana governor again if reformers seek the post. Marshall says he'd not seek the office without a legislature to abolish many boards and commissions so the governor would be truly effective. Adams notes a recent law mirrors that decade old proposal.
The Indiana Farm Bureau seeks tax relief for farmers through new legislation. It campaigns against continued property tax burdens, pushing intangibles tax, a sales tax measure, and an income tax proposal while opposing repeal of the $1.50 property tax cap.
A 1933 fire prevention message urges personal responsibility to cut fires and losses. Citizens are asked to inspect properties, clean basements and attics, check wiring, and ensure work meets National Board of Fire Underwriters standards. The piece notes editors and lawmakers discuss public safety and prohibition policy amid current national debates.
Senator Watson declines to blame Roosevelt for the depression while pledging to push through reforms. No public statement on Mississippi sales tax sentiments has surfaced. Rabbit hunting season has closed, potentially expanding the cadre of political job seekers.
The Indiana General Assembly delivered rapid reforms with a government reorganization and a standardized county official salary system approved in a single week and signed by Governor McNutt. Lawmakers filed hundreds of bills, with 406 House and 233 Senate measures on record as the session nears its final days ahead of Roosevelt's inauguration.
The piece argues newspaper advertising is the best way to reach customers who do not pass by a store. It urges consistent local ads, praising home city boosters for loyalty and fair support of local businesses to create a better, busier community.
Two proposals for Indiana county government restructuring were outlined for a House discussion. The Grubb plan keeps township trustees but creates a county board, while the Jessup plan replaces township trustees with a new county commission system and classifies counties by population.
Delphi Republicans and Democrats await Indianapolis word on bills to abolish or repeal primary elections in city races. If the repeal passes, primaries vanish statewide. if not, city primaries may disappear. debate centers on economy, influence of party bosses, and party organization. Republicans plan city setup, Democrats to meet February 25.
William H. Ashba offers ticket applications for seats at the Roosevelt and Garner inaugural parade in Washington on March 4. Prices range from 2 to 7 dollars for uncovered and shaded stands opposite and adjacent to the President's Reviewing stand. Call Mr. Ashba to obtain an application blank.
Treasurer Johnson said initial January tax collections matched or exceeded previous years with a number of delinquent payments. The spring payment deadline is May 1. Indiana roads plan includes 14.9 miles in Pulaski from Medaryville to Winamac funded by federal emergency relief. A large spring on the old Lands farm near the bicycle bridge has gone dry.
The Cass county commissioners plan a March 4 sale of a $70,000 bond issue to fund poor relief. Earlier in January the county borrowed $30,000 from the highway department to cover poor relief obligations. The farm and its flowing well remain a noted asset amid local ownership by Alexander Spring and the Cobl brothers.
Albert G. Clifton Sheriff announces a public sale of mortgaged real estate in Carroll County Indiana on March 11 1933 at Delphi Court House south door. The parcels include parts of School Section 16 Town 25 N Range 3 W and surrounding fractions. If rents fail to satisfy the decree the fee simple may be offered, with no relief from valuation laws. Cartwright Wason & Carr represent Jennie F Bleaks Helen M Bleaks as plaintiffs.
Roy C. Clauser as administrator seeks court order to sell estate real estate to pay debts. Petition filed in Carroll Circuit Court Delphi Indiana targets non resident defendants H Nelson Guthrie Clara Guthrie and James A H Wilson. Hearing set for March 20 1933 with clerk seal and attorneys Hanna Hanna Smith Smith listed.
Bertha Conway Timmons as administratrix presents final account in the estate of Patrick W. Conway deceased. The Carroll Circuit Court will examine the account on February 16, 1933, at Delphi Indiana, requiring heirs creditors or legatees to appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Clerk and Seal note the date January 25, 1933. James O. Obear attorney for administrator.
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