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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1934
Page
2
The piece argues that American educators need broader freedom of expression beyond building projects. It cites dangers from political and religious pressure, recalls the Scopes era and a Pittsburg University professor’s firing, and urges schools to become venues where ideas are tested rather than indoctrination hubs for “puppets.”
In a retrospective column, Fred Landis faces criticism for drifting toward conservatism while recalling his progressive roots. The piece cites his 1912 Roosevelt alignment and 1932 Hoover critique, arguing his current views reflect timidity and nostalgia rather than leadership amid national crisis. It also touches on contemporary public figures and cultural commentary of the era.
A political column notes Republican leaders borrowing Democratic phrases such as brain trusts to look positive. It cites National Chairman Fletcher and Jim Farley predicting sweeping Democratic gains this fall and ridiculing the GOP stance on Senate seats and the figure Arthur Robinson.
Fletcher urges social insurance old age pensions and unemployment benefits as Republicans face criticism for adopting opposing party ideas. Banking data show Fort Wayne deposits rise by 2.36 million in four months, and Chicago deposits exceed 200 million since the March Banking Holiday. Fred Landis praised as a whirlwind orator as he shifts political stance. A 2000 Democrat crowd fills the Riley room at the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis.
Review lauds The House of Exile as an enthralling account of Chinese life with authentic glimpses from twelve years spent in the Lin household. The author’s language knowledge and close ties to China reveal rites, marriages, funerals, and daily life behind the exotic veil.
Editor Ralph E. Johnson argues that public focus on the Constitution misses real concerns. He contends voters care about family, work, home, and community as hardship under the New Deal era grows, while dismissing constitutional challenges as rhetoric.
Commissioner Virgil M. Simmons announced that state possession parks forests fish hatcheries game farms and memorials have an inventory value of sixteen million dollars and a replacement value exceeding twenty million dollars. The properties cover over 55 000 acres and deals for more land are being received weekly with several hundred acres accepted in the past year.
A collection of quotes from public figures and writers including Robert C. Moore Jack Cohn Secretary Ickes Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt and Dr Lester Winthrop Dearborn. The remarks span views on teaching power public behavior the presidency and issues of marriage continence and social norms.
James D. Adams, chairman of the State Highway Commission, announced that more than 250 miles of gravel surfaced state highways will be stabilized to water tight all weather roads. Work has begun on ten of the 22 projects in the 1934 program.
James D. Adams, chairman of the State Highway Commission, notes that land acquired or secured for widening existing highways or for new or relocated highways may be exempt from taxation under Indiana statutes. He says the tax question is commonly faced by highway commission right-of-way agents.
An Indianapolis Athletic Club aquatic team exhibition will be staged at Brown County State Park pool on Sunday afternoon July 22 starting at 3 o'clock. Seven holders of Indiana Kentucky AAU championships will perform including fancy diving swimming and comedy stunts.
Grand Rapids Herald carries a cautionary PSA urging drivers to abstain from alcohol and advising those who have been drinking to take a taxi rather than drive, emphasizing road safety tips.
R Earl Peters has filed an account showing expenses totaling 9555 01 during his candidacy for the United States Senate nomination.
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