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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1938
Page
2
A. B. reflects that Thanksgiving will be a solemn holiday, noting America’s renewed appreciation for freedom and security. He compares modern challenges to the pilgrims facing privation and danger, urging continued commitment to liberty and justice.
A 1938 editorial argues America must strengthen defenses to protect the Western Hemisphere from fascist aggression. It asserts dictators ignore laws and protests, warning Nazi Italy and Japan threaten the Americas as Germany intensifies persecution of Jews.
The piece notes Republican Indiana candidates embraced the Townsend Plan during campaigns, labeling it radical. It questions whether newly elected lawmakers will back the plan in Congress and how they will respond to elderly voters misled by the campaign.
The piece surveys historic midterm losses for the governing party, noting multiple double digit and several triple digit declines in House seats since 50 years prior, with 1934 as the lone exception. It cites 1982 166 1934 180 and discusses 1930 54 seat drop plus 1936 180 setback.
Old Sauibs Dinner Party hosted by Miss Genevieve Ryan brings together neighbors and Indiana Pol citizens including Dudley Pratt James Martin Emerson Knight and others from Gary Cleveland Michigan City in a festive pre Christmas gathering. First marriage license of 1923 issued to Floyd Fisher and Vera Remhoff in Carroll County. Local gatherings include a birthday dinner for Wilbur Hall and Idlers club tea hosted by Mrs E C Wells and Mrs Yanus Wells.
Approximately 11 000 persons will gain temporary work from about 1 300 Indiana merchants during the Christmas shopping period. Employment Service staff report positions in 115 Indiana cities with full or part time public offices. Most hires will be in sales with hundreds in roles such as cashiers wrappers packers shipping clerks information clerks and demonstrators.
Ray Smith lauds General Motors for a new income security plan that guarantees workers with five years' service at least 60 percent of normal pay during any week of the year. The interest free loans are repaid in work, not cash, and only on earnings above the 60 percent threshold. The plan aims to reduce insecurity amid layoffs and sets an industry example.
The Delphi community reports tularemia cases linked to wild game. Physicians urge hunters to avoid handling sick rabbits, use rubber gloves, cook meat thoroughly, and beware blood sucking ticks. Warning signs include sudden fever, headache, and prolonged convalescence with weakness. A new atlas tack is noted in book merchandising.
In Cleveland, Federal Court special master Charles J. Russo limited the Midamerica Corporation claim against Cleveland Terminals Building Co to $887 plus interest after finding Midamerica paid that amount for notes tied to a $13,787,000 Van Sweringen purchase and $6,000,000 in accrued interest.
The piece argues Democrats should not fear a Republican victory in 1940. It condemns surrender to reaction and urges fearless battle for progressive principles. It cautions Indiana Democrats against compromising for offices and stresses self government over party success. It praises courage and warns against Bourbon tendencies.
Selection of historic quotes on labor unions politics farming and governance notes, including David Dubinsky Henry Wallace Franklin D Roosevelt and Elmer Andrews. The collection presents views on bipartisanship healthful governance and social duty from notable figures.
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