Road to Peace Reflections on America and World Powers
A public address urges vigilance toward Japan Italy and Germany and argues for a balanced policy to curb war. It stresses preparedness to defend national interests while seeking friendship with liberty loving nations amid European and Asian tensions. A. B.
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Main Street
Chicago
Roosevelt
Europe
Asia
America
Japan
Italy
Germany
China
Spain
United States
A. B
Measuring Employment Through National Census in November
The government will mail 81 million post cards to households asking 14 questions about employment. Heads of families report dependents and workers supporting them, detailing those without jobs or with part time work. The survey aims to gauge idle workers and needed labor across industries, demanding prompt, frank replies.
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United States
Country Editor Drops Dead In Office
A terse note from the desk reflects on a country editor found dead in his office. The piece hints at political context and the friction between prayer, gratitude, and election cycles, with a satirical undertone about front page priorities.
Indiana Corn Growers announce 100 bushel club results
The bulletin lists Roy E. Snoeberger and the Joyce brothers from Carroll county as members. Also notes Roy Trobaugh earning first honorable mention at the Indianapolis art display and mentions local marriage and business changes.
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Indiana Corn Growers’ Association
Carroll County
Roy E. Snoeberger
Joyce Brothers
Roy *Trobaugh
South Delphi
Indianapolis
Mr. Trobaugh
Tax talk links charity aid to tax policy in Indiana
Ray Smith notes charitable giving supports groups like the Red Cross Y M C A and Salvation Army, but warns tax cuts could cut welfare programs. He cites Indiana figures for old age assist blind aid and dependent children payments, and comments on political sentiment ahead of elections. Governor Townsend excels at trapshooting with 68 of 75 and 90 of 100 scores. George Newbauer and the insurance commissioner hunt quail opening Nov 10. A Wichita Eagle note predicts a big up for next year’s election.
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Indiana
Townsend
Carmel
George Newbauer
Fo Insurance
Vennor
Delphi Politician Withdraws, Kinney Likely Nominee
April 4 stirred county politics as Harry Reed withdrew from the Congressional race, boosting Robert Kinney's likelihood. In early May Democrats chose Cecil Draper as county chairman with W. C. Smith as secretary, Nellie Haughey treasurer, and J. P. Wason vice chairman. Purdue University named Dr. Edward C. Elliot its new president by unanimous vote on May 16, who has accepted the post.
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Harry Reed
Delphi
Congress
Robert Kinney
Cecil Draper County
W. C. Smith
Nellie Haughey
J. P. Wason
Purdue
Edward C. Elliot
Purdue University
Fractured Headlines Signal Quiet War Talk Across Papers
Snippets from many papers critique war timing with China Japan and Ford while cartoons poke at doors bells and social irony. Warnings about low wages sparking public anger and a quirky note on birds birds psychology and puzzles close the round.
Warns Of Perils In Fall Driving
Indianapolis Oct 11 Despite an optimistic August safety report State Safety Director Don F Stiver warns motorists of autumn and winter driving hazards. He cites earlier darkness dense fogs wet leaves and ice and snow raising traffic death risks in Indiana unless extraordinary precautions are taken.
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Indianapolis
Don F. Stiver
Silver
Indiana
Auto License Sales Pass Million Mark
Indianapolis reports over one million auto license plates sold to date, first time the total exceeds the mark. Passenger car plates total 803,362 and truck plates 134,351, with all classifications at 1,010,200, up 62,294 from last year. Finney expects about 25,000 more before 1938 plates go on sale, totaling around 1,035,009.
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Indianapolis
Frank Finney
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Finney
Indiana band alumni reunion invites Creswell and guests
Dr. Hubert Gros of Delphi and W. W. Hinkle of Bringhurst, former members of the Indiana University band, have received special invites to the band alumni reunion set for Friday and Saturday in Bloomington during the Illinois Indiana Homecoming game. John R. Smock of Delphi chairs Carroll county Homecoming.
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Hubert Gros
Delphi
W. W. Hinkle
Bringhurst
Indiana University Band
Bloomington
Indiana
John R. Smock
Carroll County
Current Opinion Quotes on War, Public Health and Finance
A collection of brief quotes on wartime brutality, American public health, child nutrition, and financial honesty. Notable voices include Mme Chiang Kai-shek, Channing Pollock, Dr. Paul de Kruif, Dr. Herman N. Bundesen, and William C. Douglas, reflecting concerns over ethics, policy, and administration.
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Paul de Kruif
Health Authority
Should The World Take The Plunge Op Ed
A 1938 opinion piece argues against U S entry into another European war. It warns of propaganda bias, urges prevention of war by all means, and predicts global civilization decline if conflict begins.
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United States
America
Isolation or Co-operation Debate in Delphi and Carroll County
Discussion on U S policy toward world peace splits Delphi and Carroll County with most favoring continued isolation. Dorothy Thompson supports cooperation with democracies to secure peace, while others argue isolation is a myth and world involvement is unavoidable. The piece questions whether influence should aim for peace or neutrality toward aggressors.
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Delphi
Carroll County
United States
Dorothy Thompson
Roosevelt
Europe
Asia
Japan
Italy
Optimists Predict Growth Amid Inflation Fears
Ralph B. Wilson of Babson Reports told the National Business Conference that signs do not indicate an imminent collapse and that business will stay strong for two to three years. Dr. O M W Sprague of Harvard Banking and Finance echoed the view, discounting fears of serious inflation.
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Ralph B. Wilson
Babson Reports
National Business Conference
Wilson
O. M. W. Sprague
Harvard University
Lynch notes error in Old Settlers' Day article
Indiana University correspondent William O. Lynch corrects a misnamed meeting site from Lenard's Grove to Lenon's Grove in his August 12 article on Old Settler's Day. He confirms the grove’s ownership by J C Ives and cites Mrs. Mary Belle McReynolds for the correction.
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Indiana University
Bloomington
Indiana
Delphi
Leonard's Grove
Lenon’s Grove
Citizen
Lénon's Grove
J C. Ives
Mary Belle McReynolds
Washington, D.C
Squirrel season to close here October thirtieth
Indiana hunters near season end as Conservation Commissioner Virgil M. Simmons reports the Southern Zone closed October 8 and Northern Zone ends October 30. Carroll County lies in the Southern zone. An orchestra leader’s success isn’t tied to a lion’s mane.
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Indiana
Virgil M. Simmons
Department of Conservation
Carroll County
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