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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1932
Page
3
Roosevelt shatters a precedent by flying to Chicago to accept the Democratic presidential nomination. Indications point to a likely victory, with expectations that his west coast trip could set another precedent if he wins.
The Journal opposes the Hamilton school board push for a two mill special levy arguing public schools are already high quality and that in tough times it is unfair to add tax burdens. It urges retrenchment, criticizing luxury programs and noting the need to cut rather than raise taxes. The newspaper recalls national calls to reduce government costs and questions funding for music, shop, domestic science, art, and military training.
A nostalgic view contrasts the hitching post with modern urban growth in Hamilton and the loss of horse era symbols. Citizens urge historical society action to conserve and restore hitching posts as rare, romantic artifacts outside main motor routes. Also notes summer research, health cautions, a sheriff race with 52 candidates, and shifts in leisure pastimes.
Article surveys advertising trends in the American Weekly, German political turmoil, and US stance on entering wars. It urges modernization of railroads with top engineers from industry giants to replace aging equipment, criticizing reliance on autos and urging bold reconstruction plans. The piece blends editorials on media influence and foreign policy with a call for technical leadership.
The daily Bible thought notes the folly of the foolish who labor without knowing how to reach the city, citing Ecclesiastes x 15. It frames wisdom and guidance as essential to purposeful work and direction. The brief reflection invites contemplation of discernment and proper path in life.
Ray Roy J Smith writes on self-examination, noting that those in trouble blame others. He argues unemployed people blame the economy, gossip harms without an audience, and busybodies neglect themselves and boast of virtue while missing faults. He says church critics are often those close to it.
Dan Martinio Tellez remains head of Mexico's foreign affairs ministry as the new regime in Mexico keeps him in place in Washington. The ambassador, long a fixture in U S relations, is praised for composure and diplomatic skill amid tense periods.
Ohio tried to establish statehood in 1801 by extending the western boundary to the Scioto river and then to the lakeshore. The plan sparked violence but was led by Samuel Worthington, future governor, to prevent real damage, keeping statehood prospects alive despite opposition to boundary limits.
The Haitian government denounces American occupation as Minister Bellegarde, a cultured envoy, explains a new friendship treaty signed in Port-au-Prince. He notes his Paris familiarity, honors, and a planned autumn campaign while detailing the tiny republic’s stance on sovereignty amid U.S. Marines.
A tangled tale about Manz and Belgian envoy May at Newport, featuring a portrait on General Vanderbuilt’s villa wall and May’s comic costume choice. The anecdote recalls a Cyrano like nose and a witty dowager quip about his appearance.
A compact note from W L Gordon on correct usage and pronunciation. It highlights common errors such as misused, mispronounced, and misspelled words, offers synonyms, and stresses daily vocabulary growth. The today’s word is germane meaning closely allied, appropriate, or relevant with an example sentence about staying on topic.
Home Again Gilberts Condo returns from extensive tour through Canada via Kadinakegami river into Finkimi Lake and Lake Otter while fishing for pickerel and pike. Also notes geology professor J J Walford’s degrees and a naturalization ceremony set for September 24 at the semmon pleas court rooms. Reports on caterpillar pest at police headquarters and Frank Darwin American Legion drill team placing third at Lexington with 11,000 spectators.
Seventeenth September memories recall a Bethel church rally with large attendance while Mr and Mrs Jacob celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary on Middletown Pike. Birth announcements include boys at Mercy and Morey hospitals. A BYR youth session at YMC A featured many boys, and Mildred Cochran marked a birthday anniversary with family. An accident near South Hamilton left a driver injured as an ambulance was struck by a train. Ted Nahie named neutral physical director of the CG A to replace Cart Tank.
Dr Harvey N Davis born Providence 1881 Brown graduate. longtime physics and engineering professor. since 1922 president of Stevens Institute. Former aeronautical engineer with General Electric 1914-23. Warns a coming depression and advocates preemptive stabilization through public works and restrained early upswings. Emphasizes thrift, capital goods, and investment in infrastructure as stabilizing forces.
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