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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1966
Page
3
Senator Hartke argues for higher education investment, citing studies on human capital returns. He notes a Columbia economist's estimate of about 12 percent yearly return and 1961 earnings showing graduates earning substantially more than high school graduates.
The speaker argues federal education support through scholarships loans and work study under the Higher Education Act of 1965 pays for itself by boosting earnings. He cites 180000 doctors 113000 scientists 450000 engineers and 700000 mechanics whose higher wages generate a billion dollars in annual tax revenue.
A compact biographical note on notable Hoosier figures Roscoe Turner Eddie Condon Ford C Frick and Robert B Gwinn. It lists Turner born 1895 in Corinth Mississippi famed aviator Turner Aeronautics Corporation and Turner Hangar Inc roles. Condon bandleader author birth 1905. Frick born 1894 Wawaka baseball official media veteran. Gwinn 1907 Anderson executive Sunbeam rising to president with multiple board roles.
A January 1966 people report notes family life after Christmas toys lose appeal and siblings quarrel. It recalls Logansport fire damage and the vanished Porter's Drug Store while Johnson's State of the Union reassures readers of a rose-covered cottage amid Southeast Asia threats. Dirksen and Ford offer a fiscal me-too rebuttal questioning the mortgage on the home.
The article surveys prehistory and early tribes in Indiana including the Akansea Quapaws Mi ami Ofo and others and traces their movements into the region. It notes Miami dominance in the Fort Wayne area and subsequent Delaware Shawnee Potawatomi presence before removal, ending with a lighter, unrelated aside.
The article traces tribal movements in Indiana and Illinois, noting Potawatomi, Kickapoo, Piankeshaw, Wea, Mahican and Stockbridge peoples and their Algonquin languages. It describes tenure along the Wabash and Vermilion rivers, shifting claims, and later U.S. statehood. It ends with President Madison’s 1816 act approving Indiana’s path to statehood and its formal admission as the 19th state.
The page lists school meals for several days with menus including steaks with tomato sauce and corn on Monday, creamed dried beef on Tuesday, ham salad sandwich on Wednesday, and BBQ beef on Friday. It features sides such as applesauce, breads, milk, and various vegetables and desserts.
President James Madison signs off on official actions approving measures dated December 11 1816. The record notes Madison as Chief Executive of the United States with no additional context.
The tray lists a bun with butter, green beans, orange slices, and apple crisp accompanied by milk. This menu item sequence highlights a balanced kid friendly lunch option with fruit and dairy.
The Legion Auxiliary held a special election at its regular meeting after Mrs. Mabel Fraser resigned as president to become fraternity house mother at Indiana University. Helen Roskuski was elected president with Joan Vianco and Bonnie Kesterson as first and second vice presidents. The unit also approved subscribing to the Legislative Bulletin.
The Junto Club met at Ned and, with a dinner at Welcome Inn Delphi, honoring Luigi Conte a Delphi High School American Field Service student. Luigi a senior showed homeland photos. David Nelson welcomed as new member formerly Joan Bradshaw. February hosts named.
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