Roosevelt and Democracy The Majority Rule Debate
The piece defends majority rule in democracy against claims that majorities are always wrong. It cites President Roosevelt and columnists, noting the 1936 election results and arguing that elections should fix government policies, not merely personnel. It warns against minority tyrannies and upholds constitutional limits.
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Dorothy Thompson
Miss Thompson
Walter Lippmann
David Lawrence
Congress
Two Viewpoints on GOP Strategy and Hoover Policy
The piece contrasts John Hamilton's view that Republicans should decide where to direct their attack with Herbert Hoover's call for constructive national policies. It notes Hoover favors a principled platform and hints at a nationwide convention next year. The writer questions whether the minority party will truly embrace Hoover's lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hamilton
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Approach of Autumn in Carroll County Brightens Readers
The piece extols autumn's beauty and the coming color riot in Indiana, highlighting Carroll county as a favored locale. It offers light commentary on vacationists, shaving cream, and linguistic vanity while noting newspapers' shock at Hugo Black's Supreme Court appointment and questioning constitutional defense for corporations.
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Indiana
Carroll County
Hugo Black
Supreme Court
Watch Party Guests Ring in New Year at Carroll County
New Year watch party in the city drew guests including Bessie Higgenbotham Lucile Good Eva Smock Ruth Meredith Ruth Hin kle Hilda Bowen Ruth Carney Marguerite Kirkpatrick Hazel Thompson Will Smock Robert Royster Carlyle Kirkpatrick Lake Rairden Lawrence Pletcher Wilbur Grantham Bryce Adams Ruth McCormick John Cartwright Theresa Driefus Andrew Musselman and Will Harley. The girls served brick ice cream and cake. Harry Baum sole owner of the Baum farm southeast of the city engaged Doxey Moore as tenant after Moore resigned as city teamster and moved to the farm this week.
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Bessie Higgenbotham
Lucile Good
Eva Smock
Ruth Meredith
Ruth
Mary Hinkle
Hilda Bowen
Ruth Carney
Marguerite Kirkpatrick
Hazel Thompson
Will Smock
Robert Royster
Carlyle Kirkpatrick
Lake Rairden
Lawrence Pletcher
Wilbur Grantham
Bryce Adams
Ruth McCormick
John Cartwright
Theresa Driefus
Andrew Musselman
Will Harley
Harry Baum
Baum
Doxey Moore
Moore
Engagement announced for Gladys Quinn and Russell Harter
Miss Gladys Quinn daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Quinn Bringhurst plans marriage to Russell M Harter son of Mr and Mrs William Harter southeast of Bringhurst The engagement was announced Mrs N J Howe hosted guest this week Mrs Mamie Porter of Rensselaer a former Delphi resident
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Gladys Quinn
Ed Quinn
Bringhurst
Russell M. Harter
William Harter
Purchase of Pon tius and Stauffer Store
James Goff has purchased the Pon tius and Stauffer store and invoicing will start next Monday.
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James Goff
Pontius and Stauffer
Urbana Receives 35000 Gift for Public Library
Mrs. Mary E. Busey daughter of Mary Bowen of Delphi announces a 35000 gift to Urbana Illinois for a new public library. She is sister to A T Bowen and Ed Bowen of Delphi. Invitations go out for a flinch party at the Berlin home next Monday at 2 30 PM hosted by Mrs. C M Kerlin and Mrs A H Brewer.
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Mary E. Busey
Mary E. Bowen
Delphi
Urbana
Ilinois
C. M. Kerlin
A. H. Brewer
Berlin
The Coming Party Battle and Democratic Path Forward
The column rebukes Republican strategists led by Hamilton for aiming to halt Roosevelt's agenda, arguing conservatives should not push do nothing politics. It urges Democrats to advance with President Roosevelt and warns against recaptured GOP stagnation.
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Plains of
Kansas
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Hamilton
America
Mr. Hamilton
Republican Party
Roosevelt
le 'D
Congressmen and Cabs at War Era Depot Comedy
A quirky aggregation of snapshots notes Eddie Garr’s fortune, a claim about inverted glasses for color films, taxicabs rushing troops in war, sunlamp reflections, Hadji Ali in London, a mirror-hall in a women’s store, railroads winning public goodwill after fare cuts, and social ironies on unemployment and farm relief.
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Eddie Garr
Veteran reporter warns candidates to seek full facts
Ray Smith urges candidates to verify information with trustworthy sources and consider both good and bad reports. He notes the state housing commission aims to tackle urban slums, providing loans under federal aid and local cooperation, to improve conditions for low rent housing.
Current Opinion on Term Limits and World Affairs
A compilation of quotations on political timing and leadership. Sarah Delano Roosevelt doubts a third-term run for the President, Paul McNutt praised as ideal candidate, Rev. James R. Cox reflects on the Papal visit, Raymond Clapper questions national word-keeping, Hugh S. Johnson critiques democracy’s effects on Russia and fascism, Bugs Baer declares the Republican party dead.
Delphi and County Join March Toward Improved Business
Delphi and Carroll county show stronger commerce as stores upgrade fronts and paint, while homes are remodeled. Farmers reap higher prices amid optimism for a bumper corn crop, with national and state policies credited for the upswing in farm and business conditions.
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Delphi
County
Carroll County
Noone
Farmers Aid Safety Campaign By Clearing Fence Corners
Landowners along highway intersections can help the State Highway Commission improve motoring safety by clearing weed growth and crops from fence corners. Several accidents, some fatal, have occurred at blind intersections due to obstructed views. The commission notes ongoing weed cutting on rights of way to keep signs visible and improve highway appearance, costing thousands of dollars this year.
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State Highway Commission
Business Trends Through the First Half of 1937
The first half of 1937 shows broad gains across sectors. Residential construction is up 42 percent from a year ago, railroads plan heavy equipment purchases, and retail stores anticipate a strong fall season. Electric output peaked, wages rise slowly, and unions slow direct action while relief rolls remain large.
First Scottish Glass Maker Found Cave Work at Wemyss
George Hay born 1566 or 1567 and died 1625 or 1626 pioneered glass work in Scotland. He utilized a naturally formed cave at Wemyss on the Fife coast to house his furnace and operations.
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Scotland
George Hay
Wemyss
Fife
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