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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1932
Page
2
The DeEtout Citizen serves as Carroll County's official Democratic newspaper in 1920. It chronicles local politics, party news, and community events with a partisan editorial stance.
The essay argues against a federal sales tax, warning conservatives will push it in Congress. It notes state lawmakers may follow to cover property tax losses and unemployment costs. It contends such a tax would hit the poor hardest, shifting costs to consumers and becoming regressive without broad exemptions.
After a French Lick gathering, Indiana Democratic leaders advocate major efficiency gains. Proposals include shortening the legislative session, merging boards and departments, and eliminating nonfunctional agencies to cut costs and streamline government. Voters favored change, and leaders move to implement mandates.
The author reflects that campaigns are over and politics fade as the nation must return to work. Economic, financial, and social challenges require nonpartisan effort. The President should use his authority to aid the people with government power, with legislation and suggestions expected.
The passage urges people to unite and work for self salvation, noting that the bottom of low mood has been touched and restoration has begun. It stresses a long, arduous task requiring everyone's utmost effort, and calls for forgetting partisanship and labels to prioritize nonpolitical leadership and thought for the country’s future.
The piece argues the fear campaign by politicians after the election failed to destabilize factories or harm employment. It notes continued operation of factories, slight upturns in business, and the psychological boost from election results. It predicts political groups may abandon fear tactics in future campaigns.
The piece argues that extravagant government is a luxury during boom times and a drag during normal and low moods, hindering recovery. It urges Congress to cut the budget by eliminating duplicative agencies and departments, and to set an example for states and municipalities through efficiency and service.
The piece notes a Democratic sweep in Indiana with remaining Republican seats in the U S Senate and state supreme court, and a lone circuit judge. It discusses patronage battles and the need to consolidate party forces before 1934, including McNutt sweeping the state house clean. A broom gift to Gov elect McNutt and the resignation of Harry Cuthbertson from the public service commission are highlighted.
The past week saw Indiana Democratic leaders calm after the victory, prioritizing government reorganization for efficiency over patronage. Governor-elect McNutt planned administration plans, Bard Peters vacationed in Minnesota, and Van Nuys prepared for the U S Senate seat as others settled into routine duties.
President elect Roosevelt plans to attend Herbert Lehman's inauguration in Albany marking a historic handover as Roosevelt leaves the governorship to become president. Indiana election tallies show Van Nuys over Watson and McNutt over Springer with other district results.
The Indiana Farm Bureau reports the November 8 referendum on a state income tax amendment failed to gain the constitutional majority. 21 counties backed the measure, 71 of 92 rural areas voted yes, while industrial centers helped defeat it. 1,574,520 votes were cast. yes 695,791, no 205,276. Urban counties such as Marion largely opposed the proposal. The Bureau plans to push a tax on incomes in the next legislative session, arguing legality may exist under the current constitution. Information filed in the Carroll County Circuit Court notes a nonresident defendant in a separate case and sets a December 19 hearing.
In Carroll Circuit Court September Term 1932 Daisy L Shaffer Administratrix has filed her account for examination on November 28 1932. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear to show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved. Carroll Circuit Court Delphi Indiana November 3 1932 SEAL
In Carroll Circuit Court Sept Term 1932 Katherine E. Thomas as Administratrix with will annexed filed final account in the estate of Juniata R. Angell deceased The exam will be December 2 1932 in Delphi Indiana all heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved Floyd J. Julien Clerk Gus A. Hall Atty 37-4
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