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Newspaper
Gary Evening Times
Location
Gary, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1933
Page
8
The Times argues that Democratic dominance in Indiana politics risks intensified beer regulations. It warns political control of major business invites abuses, price fixing, and discriminations, predicting a shift back to prohibition as temperance advocates lose ground.
The president seeks major government revamp with vast budget cuts and reorganizations. Douglas directs department spending limits while four agencies Post Office Agriculture Commerce Interior face combined cuts over 300 million. Some services are trimmed but essential functions stay intact.
Democratic party leaders hold virtual control from importers to wholesalers and reap large profits as beer sells for 20 cents a bottle, with only a few bold retailers offering 15 cents. Politics ride in the saddle as permits favor Democratic workers, signaling systemic corruption in the license system.
A wartime-era editorial condemns war and those who advocate it. It argues that war would ruin civilization, cites a German officer’s warning, and urges readers to publicly oppose conflict with Japan, Europe, or any global war. The piece portrays war advocates as dangerous to public welfare and stresses the need for practical restraint.
A discussion on how tombstone epitaphs have changed over the past fifty years. The article contrasts sentimental verses with names and dates, noting rural cemeteries show remnants of richer inscriptions while questioning why monuments must convey more than basic birth and death details. It argues life’s record endures beyond marble.
A jumble of remarks and vignettes touches on language quirks, science figures like Marie Curie, bird watching as relief for stressed executives, and local scenes in Cleveland and Indianapolis. It references a saloon debate, animal cruelty cases, and social mood shifts shaping reform and law enforcement.
A garbled OCR page mentions TV influence, open winter forecasts, a man in Indiana, Teutonia art of drinking, government taxes, Latin American revolutions, and urban planning. It hints at Hoosier state political moves, business of hogs, and large export figures, with scattered names and overheard opinions.
President Roosevelt's order restricting gold exports energized markets and lifted commodity and security prices. The move signals a shift toward a managed dollar, aiming to realign the U.S. with international currencies. Export trade could rise as the dollar weakens overseas while American buyers see stable dollar value domestically.
A New York reporter muses on gaps in city amusements, noting a morning Central Park sighting of serious bird watchers near the Museum of Natural History. The scene hints at shifting leisure in a bustling, ever-changing urban landscape.
Balto the dog who aided Nome during the diphtheria scare receives antitoxin and peace in old age. He and his sled team, once blamed for captivity in a dime museum, are honored in Cleveland Theater with effigies for generations of children, celebrating their rescue across Alaska.
Readers debate President's Day policy and pressure from Hearst papers to shape Congress. A voicedIndiana citizen rejects one man rule, denounces political machines, and calls for honest representation in Senate Robinson and a New senator. The letter lauds the president's efforts while criticizing some actions as possibly wrong.
The Memorial committee of Peat 16 announces an agreement with Elmwood Cemetery Company to set aside a half section for ex service men and their families. Eligibility covers nurses and service members who served in World War I and hold honorable discharge. The area near the main Elmwood entrance will be dedicated by Hammond Post 16 and its Auxiliary as a resting place for American Legion First District veterans.
A union bulletin lists events for Unit 16 and 18 including a clothes drive and fines for over-dressed members, a Glee Club practice on April 20 at 12:30 PM with instructor Lilian Thompson, and Junior Auxiliary meetings on April 23 with tap-dancing lessons. Unit activities feature bridge and pinochle, prizes, and a May 13 initiation, plus a $10.09 membership award to Unit 16 and an aerial pickup for new members on April 46.
A dense block of crossword style clues and garbled phrases. Contains numbered entries with misread letters and partial words across many directions, including hints for fruits animals places and random actions, unclear due to OCR damage.
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