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Newspaper
Delphi Citizen
Location
Delphi, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1940
Page
6
A political column criticizes Willkie for lacking party support on foreign affairs and warns of a risk the party may appease Hitler. It cites a Fortune poll showing business backing for Willkie but questions motives and long term leadership.
The piece criticizes wartime hysteria in America fueled byPresident Roosevelt and calls for personal investigation of public discourse. It questions media reports on plane losses over England, contrasts British and Nazi air power, and contrasts aid to refugees with isolationist sentiment. It also notes consumption of political chatter and public fatigue.
L. D. warns that Germany under Hitler may cross the English Channel and Britain could yield to the German war machine. He argues for sober leadership, facts over propaganda, and responsible statements as world events move toward a crisis that could affect the United States.
Former Dean George W. Kendall to serve as Acting President at Wabash College when classes start Sept. 16. Kendall, Milligan Professor of English, will keep some teaching duties as the college also begins Byron K. Trippet’s first full year as Dean. Trippet has friends in Delphi.
Americans chew about 86 million pounds of gum each year leaving questions about gum remnants on theatre seats. A paint remover product offers a method to transfer paint from floors chairs or similar surfaces to the user in home handyman projects.
The piece argues for further political reform after the Hatch bill, alleging employers press employees to back Willkie and noting government restraint should apply to both. It highlights the Britain destroyers deal, ranks Rankin's criticism of rural electrification, and praises the new Western Hemisphere security move as strong American diplomacy defending the Monroe Doctrine.
A collection of quotes on labor and work from varied authors asserts that labor builds nations and rewards excellence. It ties joy in work to productive effort and warns that money alone cannot sustain success or happiness.
The speaker praises Mr. Willkie for rejecting Father Coughlin, calls Coughlin a Jew-hating priest, and notes questions about where he will end up. It mentions Norman Thomas Earl Browder and an isolationist current in Congress.
The Chicago Times open letter to Wendell Willkie by Lawrence F. Ducey argues his business track record proves limited relevance to public office. It notes a utility company's 1939 profit per share and lack of dividends since 1932, contrasting private profit with public service needs.
More than 400 Indiana farmers Republicans Democrats and Independents joined a 10 car train parade to Des Moines to hear Henry A Wallaces notification last week. About 250 more from northern Indiana drove in for the event signaling Hoosier farmers commitment to administration farm program and its reality over promises.
The Soldiers and Sailors monument near the public square was unveiled August 27 with governors and generals present. The $12 500 structure is praised as lasting. The event honors late war defenders and local donors who funded the memorial.
Distilled quotes warn of harsher wars ahead and the need to renew faith in family land and self. Churchill pledges defense facilities, Gallup flags Willkie's vulnerability, and Pepper urges decisive world change for civilization to endure.
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