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Two thousand self winding clocks have been installed in federal buildings in Washington and snow there. about 2000 government employees have nothing to do.
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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1932
Page
3
Two thousand self winding clocks have been installed in federal buildings in Washington and snow there. about 2000 government employees have nothing to do.
The President-elect Franklin D Roosevelt and President Hoover are to meet to discuss the nation’s postwar debts to the United States. Both parties reject cancellation yet anticipate defining a concrete payment approach with Congress’ approval. The aim is a program workable under Hoover and carry into Roosevelt’s term.
Hamilton hosts its first radio and electric refrigerator show this week. The exhibit showcases rapid advances in electrical refrigeration and radio, demonstrating benefits to everyday family life and the broader community. Other cities report profit from such shows, and Hamilton hopes for similar gains.
Hamiltons three service clubs Botary Kiwanis and Linus joined for a Tuesday night social aiming to unify civic action. The speaker urged harmony over rivalry and suggested joint efforts could boost Hamiltons progress development and civic upbuilding more than separate activities.
The submission of the milk truck drivers dispute to arbitration ends a strike seen as a health and nourishment issue. Milk feeds children and the elderly, making the stoppage a matter beyond wages and profits. Future talks aim for a satisfactory resolution without further threats to supply.
The piece notes a dying palm trapped by a rival tree on Brickell Avenue, and describes Teering the plow magnate who built a grand riverside estate with coral rock walls and greenhouses. It laments wealth used unwisely and contrasts European debt repudiation with American taxpayer burden, ending with a glimpse of postwar cruises and military displays. It closes by noting a Russian plan to move white collar workers to the countryside for farming, arguing efficiency concerns.
Washington reports that opponents of the St Lawrence waterway plan are gathering strength as Senator Wagner signals a return to the debate. The issue hinges on an international commission for American waters, river construction costs, and fears the pact could burden railroads and debt negotiations. Treasury figures suggest another tax revision will be required to balance the budget.
A historical piece by J. Galbraith discusses early Ohio settlement, the spread of milk sickness through unsettled areas, misperceptions about the disease, and the long struggle to identify its cause and cure. The narrative notes how milk sickness haunted frontier communities and provoked denial and fear.
A quirky collection titled Sentence Sermons by the EAY and L. Amith offers maxims on quarrels, sleep, vanity, fault finding, radicalism, and grudges. Short aphorisms caution against holding onto conflicts and encourage letting go.
The article surveys fiscal policy and deficits with tax timing noted as March. It references a 1.25 billion deficit estimate, potential revisions, and congressional briefings. It weaves in reflections on science, philosophy, and European politics, including disarmament debates and a gloomy economic outlook.
A fragment notes dissatisfaction within the socialist movement. It records the death of David Mulvane of Kenass and mentions party reorganizations and internal dynamics at a recent convention. Publicity Secretary Joslin is referenced with a diary that may surface in print after administration changes.
The Here and Where Collector invites readers to recall local events from Hamilton's history. Items mention 50 wealthy prosperity group, dues saved for 1993, and long-ago clubs and figures. Reader memories from Fairfield Grange and city spots are requested for the Journal's Nostalgia feature.
November 16, a Saturday, brought fair weather and cool temperatures. Obituaries mention Theodore Drauthwein of North Front Street dying at home. Births record a girl at Mercy Hospital to Mrs. Beghy and to Gustav Weiss. Miss Mary Prey and Augustne celebrate a 10th birthday. Marriage unites Mary MacGormack and Samuel DeVou at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bargsh on Middletown Drive. The annual county convention of the Pythian Independents is noted at Anders Memorial. Bleele High’s football team defeats Hamilton High 39 to 0. Listings from Cazendale note a bride’s rest resides. A three act play Under Covers by Hai Casper Mogae scores at Jefferson Theatre. Holbrook Shea Co. relocates to Missouri Slipper Co. sales.
Luther Allan Weigle, born 1880 in Littlestown, is a Yale Divinity School dean and author. The piece critiques modern paganism blending with material progress, warns of economic injustice, and laments Japan’s war methods while urging restraint and faith in democracy.
News Behind The News notes analysts expect renewed market momentum before year end as traders discuss forming pools due to inactivity and easy artificial stimulus. European buyers led by Roosevelt signals and rumors of foreign purchases resurface, with authentic buyers reappearing on a sizable scale since September.
A compact reflection opens with a Deuteronomy verse about keeping God’s commandments. The text then shifts to note that among ancient northern nations indissoluble love and faith were symbolized by knots as a sign of lasting bonds. A brief remark on trade ends with reference to legitimate medical requirements and government import controls.
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