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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1934
Page
2
A compilation of quotes from Hearst Roosevelt Kelly Garner and Ciano on liquor laws prohibition era concerns. It discusses towns controlling liquor sales until state law emerges and warns against sensational crime reporting.
Governor McNutt defends a bold tax program, showing 1931 32 property tax totals at 278.86 million and forecasting 178 million for 1933 34. He argues a 100 million net taxpayer saving and explains how new laws funded schools and reduced overall government cost while preserving credit and education. He cites drastic expense cuts and increased local distributions as evidence of reform and calls out critics who doubt the record.
Journal of Jacob Ruppert aboard the Jacob Ruppert describes a tense Bayonne start to Byrd’s expedition with an oil tanker fire nearby. He lists fuel and aircraft cargo, notes casualties, and praises Roosevelt while warning of looming international tension and warlords.
The piece argues that protecting the public from deceptive advertising is needed despite accusations it mirrors dictatorship or socialism. It cites the Tugwell bill and 1906 food law as precedents, contending government action can shield citizens without eroding liberties. It notes editorial support in a Republican paper and mentions California marriage customs and lynching statistics from 1931–1932.
An unclear patriotic note speaks of a party in State and Nation sailing uncharted seas to honor a man on this date. The fragment conveys resolve and a pledge as the group faces the future.
The piece argues that Japan's imperial ambitions cooled in early 1934 as the US Navy grows stronger, China remains vulnerable, and Soviet recognition brings Russia and the United States into cooperation, potentially hindering Japan’s chances for a swift Pacific war.
Dr Crampton captain of the 302nd Ambulance Co AEF sent Christmas cards to about one hundred buddies. The card featured the doctor in overseas cap beside his car with license plate 302. The effort was devised by Mrs Crampton with help from The Citizen William B Smith and Jason M Been. Glenn E Whitney of Washington DC replied praising the memory of yester years and noting Indiana plates symbolize the unit.
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