Delphi Dominates Regional Tourney to Reach Indiana Final Four
Delphi's Oracles clinched a regional title at Logansport to secure one of sixteen spots in the state championship. Coach Williams earned praise for guiding the team through a disciplined, crisis‑free win over Peru and Royal Center amid a modest celebration that reflected sportsmanship and community pride.
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Oracles
Logansport
Williams
Peru
Royal Center
Naval Needs and the Value of a Strong Navy
The text argues immunity from war is rare and only possible when a nation is powerful enough to compel respect. It considers the practical question of minimizing damage in war, noting that a large navy is costly but a month of warfare could exceed the value of the largest navy. It suggests preferring a global victory achieved far from U.S. harbors if conflict is unavoidable.
Critics debate Roosevelt power and congressional obedience
The text weighs how critics view a Roosevelt recommendation to Congress as a possible usurpation or rubber-stamp dependence on the White House. It notes the implications of defeating or vetoing legislation like the Soldiers' Bonus and the pressure on Congress to align with or resist the President.
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Congress
Squib and Wedding News From Delphi Notebook
A well dressed young man, intoxicated, wandered into a north town house and was escorted out by the marshal. Will Gros and Miss Fannie A Roll wed in McGonigle Ohio on June 15 at the bride’s parents' home. Delphi notes the bicycle craze, wheat market speculation, Journal office outage, and West Point cadet news. A Sells Brothers show visits Delphi Tuesday with warnings about pickpockets and circus followers. Local gymnastic hype follows the show with makeshift practice near Wood’s flax mill.
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Fannie A. Roll
McGonigle
Ohio
Roll
Kennedy
Journal
West Point
David Léonard
Lee Leonard
West Point Academy
Sells Brothers
Delphi
Wood
Quotable Press Quips on Tax, Ambassadors and Banter
A compilation of sharp witticisms from several papers critiquing topics from France cabinet crises to U S tax law. The quotations contrast American humor with British and Arabic broadcasts and note the desert nomad facing radio bombardment.
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Milwaukee Journal
Signs of the Times and First Lady Hospitality
A radio note on F D Roosevelt showing that he can smoke while delivering a fireside chat without missing a syllable. Governor Townsend and Mrs Townsend hosted a national music sorority at the Governor's Mansion. Mrs Townsend opened the mansion to Democratic and non Democratic groups alike, showing a generous view of public access. The piece lauds Roosevelt's precautionary measures during the recession and the saying about repairing the roof in sunny times.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Townsend
Governor's
Governor’s
Traffic survey for stop and go lights on small-town routes
Bureau of Traffic conducts a survey to assess need for stop and go signals on state highway routes through towns with populations under 3500. Earl Crawford, Chairman, says results may lead the State Highway Commission to furnish current for the stoplights.
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Bureau of Traffic
State Highway Commission
Earl Crawford
GOP Candidates Parade the Same Old Lineup
A critique of the 1938 Republican slate in Indiana. Veteran figures Jim Watson Raymond Willis and Raymond Springer lead bids for Senate and Congress, with Edward Everett Neal for state auditor and Ward Hiner M Bert Thurman seeking Indianapolis mayor. The piece argues for youth and new leadership.
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Jim Watson
Raymond E. Willis
Edward Everett Neal
Herbert Hoover
Everett
Ward Hiner
M. Bert
Thurman
G. O P
Indianapolis
Ward
Bert
State nurseries ship eight million trees record production
Indiana reforestation efforts reach a milestone as state forest nurseries ship eight million trees this month, announced by Virgil M. Simmons commissioner of the Department of Conservation.
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Indiana
Virgil M. Simmons
Department of Conservation
Wildlife stamps sale joint effort by Indiana clubs
Virgil M. Simmons announced that Indiana’s 772 local conservation clubs and affiliated groups are cooperating with the General Wildlife Federation in Washington to sponsor wildlife stamps. The move is publicized in The Citizen.
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Department of Conservation
Indiana
General Wildlife Federation of
Washington, D. C
Virgil M. Simmons
Indiana Department of Conservation
Opinion quotes span business, TVA, diplomacy and culture
A collection of quotes touches on business accountability, TVA hearings, a British golf trip anecdote by Joseph Kennedy, divorce views by Mrs. Roosevelt, and remarks on social attitudes and immigration from William Seabrook. The set reflects postwar discourse on progress, policy, and multicultural tensions.
New Deal Philosophy vs Opponents in Debate
The piece argues that blind forces shaped the industrial system and criticizes anti New Deal critics as negative and self serving. It praises New Dealers for willing experimentation and leadership to reform the economy after a breakdown, warning that Democratic vigor is essential in elections to preserve progress.
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Democratic Party
Tts
Dispensable fog and presidents profits in press sales
Humorous columnist notes pass for distributors of Roosevelts notes to Congress and newsbooks. They discuss proceeds for public use and White House directors concerns. The piece recalls Harding income from Marion Star and a future garden season as a light closer.
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Harding
Marion Star
White House
Little Country
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