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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1925
Page
15
A short biblical reflection quotes Luke 12 12 about the Father giving the kingdom and compares distant perception to near emptiness, linking to La Fontaine’s aphorism about perception. The lines evoke spiritual trust and contrasting viewpoints.
The article weighs claims by General Mitchell and Admiral Moffett on planes sinking battleships. It argues that modern ships resist air attack with armor, speed, and anti aircraft defenses, and that air power is a vital adjunct rather than a replacement, so fleets won’t be scrapped soon.
An Eastern virgin forest six hundred square miles in the Blue Ridge Mountains near the Shenandoah area prompts a push for a new national park. Representative H. W. Temple of Pennsylvania introduces the bill with backing from Secretary Work and Parks Director Mather. The site competition centers on the Big Smoky Mountains Tennessee and the Virginia Doah locale.
Washington reports from January 22, 1925 say veterans in major cities are selling their adjusted compensation certificates for a small percent of their value. Officials caution the certificates have no cash value now. loans and cash surrender value may come later under specific rules.
An Indiana banquet speaker from Massachusetts argues against government paternalism and bloated regulatory bureaus. He warns that overregulation harms business and laments the drift from Jeffersonian minimal government while contrasting global politics and personal livelihoods.
Red John C. Schmedel of Fort Wayne was labeled a communist in 1920. He proclaimed a preference for Russia over the United States, was deported, and after a year in the Soviet Union he found life there appealing before returning or reflecting on the experience.
The tax system defines gross income as all earnings from services business property and other sources. Net income equals gross income minus specified deductions. returns are required for individuals with gross income of 5000 dollars or more in 1924.
A series of reader questions and concise answers on varied topics. Includes atmosphere composition by volume, removing dust from furniture, San Francisco 1906 earthquake losses, coin mutilation legality, checkers crowning rule, government revenue sources, ice liquefaction, name meanings, Virginia born writers, veterans disability criteria, and Nineveh population estimates.
Plaza ENATOR WILL K PENROD sponsors legislation to block building the war memorial in any memorial plaza block lacking full property control by the commission. The central structure is planned for the Meridian Vermont Pennsylvania Michigan square, with two churches as the only uncontrolled parcels. Altering the design to suit those parcels would undermine the plaza’s symmetry and expert conclusions.
The Senate defeated a bill prohibiting distinctive religious garb in public school classrooms 40 to 6. A House proposal is still pending and the issue will continue. The editorial warns that state intolerance harms education and risks fueling broader religious hostility.
Skating piece notes enjoying a glide on ice and the social quirks of teaching a female guest. The humorous angle suggests a husband tagging along while his wife is the partner in sport and hints at marital dynamics.
Rushville Indiana January 22 A deed for the Masonic lodge home was presented at a jubilee by the Phoenix Temple Association which financed the building after it was freed of all debts the day.
M. E. Tracy argues that inheritance taxes curb the rising power of concentrated wealth and prevent the creation of a leisure class. He cites Jefferson and Roosevelt to support restricting generational transfer, warning unlimited inheritance threatens equal opportunity and republican ideals.
Special Greensburg report says Frank and Casper Wilmer sons of Mr and Mrs B H Wilmer of Milihausen married. Misses Elsie and Marie Kuntz sisters daughters of Mr and Mrs John Hunts near Greensburg wed in a double ceremony Wednesday.
Rev Campbell Gray of Peoria Illinois elected coadjutor bishop of the Northern Indiana Diocese after laity cast eight ballots and clergy eighteen. The unanimous choice follows a lengthy selection process in Guth Bend Indiana.
A collection of maxims attributed to Tom Sims on thrift perseverance argument and work ethic. The quotes discuss value of thrift, continuing effort, avoiding pointless conflict, balancing effort with rest, and motivational ideas. Copyright notice from 1925 NEA Services, Inc.
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