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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1934
Page
3
Economic highlights note Europe trembles on the brink of conflict. Germany led by Hitler defies Versailles provisions with storm troops and covert rearmament, while diplomats issue sweeping speeches about peace amid heightened global tension.
The article surveys Hitler's ascent from prison to power, claiming he surpasses Mussolini and Stalin in ruthlessness. It notes political arrests and camps, possible executions, and warns that European powers fear a new war as Germany edges toward revolution while the world watches chancelleries for decisive action. It contrasts this with Prohibition's fallout and liquor repeal debates amid lawlessness and bootlegging concerns. The piece also mentions North Dakota and Iowa localities observing liquor policy effects and calls for national reconsideration of Prohibition.
Bishops of the United States organize a Legion of Decency to protest present day diets and cultural shifts, signaling a moral campaign within the church. The effort, tied to conservative values, reflects broader debates over entertainment and public morality.
A collage of odd vignettes shows social mores and humor from small town life including a staged camel shadow dispute, a real estate chat about cemetery lights, a penny collection Amen chorus, and a charity cat reward tale. It also notes a Protestant Catholic push against indecent films and local theater manager George Frick’s efforts to curate morality while a public notices section lists estate administration and a sheriff sale in Palo Alto County Iowa.
The Leviathan is scheduled for five round trip voyages to Europe this year with the first trip completed. The owners have been ordered to operate the ship in service and set aside funds for future ships, while a public debt note discusses Roosevelt’s fiscal message and a new Webster dictionary cost.
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