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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1937
Page
2
A reflective column discusses the challenge of budgeting for individuals and the President and Congress facing national debt. It argues against rigid budgets for most, favoring living within means while noting government spending differs. The piece ends with a modest stance by A. B.
The piece argues that despite opposition to policies the public trusts the government to manage crises. It forecasts a strong Christmas market with rising advertising, more radios and appliances, and builders expanding housing with government support. It also notes the balance needed to keep prices stable amid Roosevelt’s foreign policy rhetoric.
The Delphi Citizen announces its 80th anniversary as The Delphi Lumber Company changes hands with Metzger Lumber and Coal Company of Lebanon purchasing the Delphi Lumber Company. Rev R B Kern plans dedication for a remodeled E Ch church, dating to 1870 with $51006 cost. Fleurette three act musical by Delphi Tri Kappas on March 29 30 features Arlyne Wishing Ruby Hol singer William Cowdin and others.
County Auditor Whiteman expressed strong reaction as reports claimed he appointed a Republican trustee in Washington township to fill a vacancy from resignation. He defended the move noting the new trustee shares the same political faith as the man elected last November.
A new Carroll County court page notes on March 17 Edward E. Pruitt sworn in as judge and Joseph E. Ives as prosecutor.
C. F. Wingfield once of Delphi now operates in Hollywood California as a loan specialist. His office has issued loans totaling more than $2,000,000 since opening.
The nation fixes on pilot Charles Lindbergh after his solo flight to Paris last week, marking a historic milestone in aviation and national sentiment during the present era.
Dr. Stanley Coulter is named Seal Chairman for Indiana by Dr. J. McIntyre of the Indiana Tuberculosis Association. The Purdue University emeritus dean begins his eleventh year directing the emblem sale to fund the tuberculosis program, with a record of civic service and health conservation.
Farmers of America are praised as world leaders in agriculture with cash income this year seen as the largest in years and possibly reaching 10 billion dollars. A special session of Congress is convened to discuss permanent farm legislation, reflecting an unusually favorable position for farmers.
Ray Smith warns of a fierce campaign season as state county city and township offices fill. voter lists grow long for May primaries amid registration changes and pre election pre registration push. The piece notes registration enforcement and political party stakes across Indiana with comments on officials and workers.
A collage of humor and quotes on inflation and spending. A Star-Times line warns inflation makes stocks look good after 200 percent gains. A Philadelphia Bulletin jab mocks a car show pass purchase. Other quips reflect diplomats, football tactics, and household clutter.
A humorous quote notes six inches of dust after a violent storm on a south sea island. It mentions vacuum cleaner salesmen heading there and a ukulele tuner claiming to discern college football marches.
A compilation of remarks by Dorothy Thompson Halvdan Koht Franklin Roosevelt Herbert Hoover Sinclair Lewis and William Jeffers about US governance socialism defense at sea and railway finances. The quotes reflect diverse critiques and cautions during the era.
L D argues that appeals for freeing business from New Deal rules are manufactured by powerful interests. He warns that stock market loosening by the Fed could bring disaster and that abolishing regulations or taxes on undistributed profits would not fix underlying issues. He cites 1929 and 1937 market events to oppose claims of widespread shackling. He shifts to Indiana politics, noting uncertainty about a 1940 gubernatorial bid and referencing Henry Cannon as a cautionary quote.
The article defends Roosevelt and the New Deal against critics who warn of disaster if policies end. It condemns business interests and Liberty League Republicans for fear tactics and calls their calls for returning to predepression practices a bid to restore old privileges.
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