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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1940
Page
6
The piece argues America needs a week of silence and a strong defense program. It criticizes busy Congress and columnists, demanding decisive work over talk. It favors a unified national effort and sacrifice to bolster defense.
Delphi reports solid gains as Indiana sees upswings across farm income up 12 percent dividends up 13 percent payrolls up 14 percent while cost of living climbs 1 percent. Purchasers’ power rises for farmers 11 percent, industry 12 percent and labor 13 percent from last year. Department store sales up 3 percent variety and rural sales up 7 percent.
Wendell Wilkie tells New York audience that Washington suppresses economic freedom. Commonwealth and Southern Corp reports 1939 net income up to 13.7 million. Frank Gannett’s Roch ester paper shows 1939 profits of 1.302 million, up 190k. Glen Hillis cites Tribune piece to boost Indiana bid. Dr Robert Ley predicts joy in Europe under Hitler.
L D argues against a Hitler victory and warns of the dangers of a renewed great war. He urges the United States to prepare for defense while seeking a peaceful, forward‑looking settlement that benefits all peoples. He recalls World War I leaders and condemns vindictive peace.
Indiana modernization. state parks draw many visitors from neighboring states and distant locales during May. Commissioner Virgil M. Simmons notes cars from California New York Florida Georgia and others were checked at parks, even though peak season starts in June.
Fred F. Bays wins a second term as Indiana Democratic state chairman in a harmonious meeting of the State Central Committee. The body expresses strong support for Bays and President Roosevelt, with praise for Paul V. McNutt and a pledge to advance Democratic policies amid wartime challenges. The piece ends with a light note on modern gadgets and a subscription prompt for The Citizen.
Delphi readers are warned that a circulating tale of two Lafayette cabinet makers being arrested for fifth column activity is false. The letter stresses that ordinary dissent is not treason and urges caution before buying from distant delivery trucks while noting FBI vigilance against real saboteurs.
A collage of quotes on success perseverance and character from Wendie Addison Keller Hammond and Henry Martyn Field urges focus dedication and Christian conduct. The piece emphasizes loyalty to community churches schools and organizations as essential citizen duty and ends with a call to subscribe for The Citizen.
The Delphi Times reports Farnum’s defeat as part of a column echoing political clashes. A minstrel troupe provoked a harsh town remark, while Europe’s tensions hint at a coming France Prussia conflict. Jeff Davis’s Richmond arrival drew large crowds, and a local scrimmage near the hotel led to injuries and fines.
The Farm Credit Administration in Louisville announced that Carroll county farmers with Land Bank Commissioner loans may extend amortization to reduce annual principal payments. At the start of 1940, county loans totaled about 441000 for Commissioner loans and roughly 1027100 in Federal land bank loans. some have already been reamortized.
The excerpt compiles remarks from World War II era figures. Mussolini calls for Italy to seize its Mediterranean destiny. Reynaud warns of a failing German plan. Churchill asserts Western Front stability will trigger broader attacks. Faupel cautions Latin America about U.S. danger. Goldenweiser downgrades gold’s value as an asset.
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