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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1938
Page
2
A. B argues that the 1936 campaign lacks fresh themes as Republicans oppose New Deal but with vague plans. He suggests a new slogan: Take A Chance, in contrast to the defeated Save America rhetoric, noting voter weariness and the Democratic line remains similar.
The piece mocks GOP efforts to claim reform while preserving old guard control. It cites Alfred Landon praising reform, calls John Hamilton’s leadership a hard, plutocratic ideal, and suggests the Gazette fears alienating its base by using Tory Republican labels.
The piece notes Republican support for Roosevelt in 1936 citing foreign policy sagacity. It reports rapid gratitude from world leaders, including Latin American presidents who thanked Roosevelt by September 29 for stabilizing economies. It compares U S and Britain debt and population figures.
W S Margowski county chairman led township chairmen in Delphi on Monday to receive organization instructions. All townships responded. Banks in Carroll county report total resources of 4 871 000 and press hopeful for war costs and poor corn crop. Belgian soldier speaks in Delphi underscores German American prejudice with remarks by Victor Vann. Flora Presbyterian class adopts French fatherless child pledging 36 50. Redpath Chautauqua opens next week with five days of events and ticket sales expected to hit 50.
The piece notes a Towns end organization backing Raymond Willis for senator and Charles Halleck for representative, hinting at a confidential GOP alignment. It contrasts Republican criticism of spending with the radical Townsend plan and cites a Gallup poll showing broad voter opposition to disfranchising relief recipients.
Indianapolis reports show Indiana’s business index improving as gross income tax and license collections rebound. State director Clarance A Jackson notes 14 721 new businesses in five years and 78 482 store licenses in 1987 against prior years, arguing the tax does not deter enterprise.
An editorial argues that farmers are not returning to 1932 conditions and credit is given to government planning under the A A A. It notes past court setbacks but says new methods sustained progress, warns about independent farmers driving prices down, and references Herbert Hoover and GOP figures debating Roosevelt’s policy direction.
In pre election comments Ray E. Willis of The Steuben Republican attacked the WPA as costly and morale damaging, calling workers chronic whiners. Now a U S Senate candidate he refrains from repeating those complaints, suggesting voters dislike such apparent change in position.
T A Dicus, chairman of the Indiana State Highway Commission, says there is no need for color tour designations as the state's ten thousand miles of highways provide ample routes for motorists to enjoy autumn foliage. He notes lower traffic on certain roads allows more leisurely travel and fuller appreciation of the color display.
A report by Fermor S Cannon, chairman of the Federal Home Loan Bank for Indiana and Michigan, notes an upward trend in home financing loans. Carroll county member The Peoples Building and Loan Association loaned over 12000 on homes in the first nine months of 1938, with total year volume likely near 1937 levels.
The Little Rock Democrat reports the Chicago Tribune ridicules the New Deal and insinuates FDR favors war to install dictatorship, asserting Roosevelt hates war and would do much to avoid it. The item highlights partisan editorial venom and conflict over policy.
A compilation of controversial remarks from public figures. Westbrook Pegler questions sex topics in books. Benito Mussolini critiques democratic irresponsibility. Mary Pickford foresees glamour fading. Roger Babson foresees a return of the small businessman. George Bernard Shaw comments on women’s constancy.
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