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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1933
Page
4
The text argues that demanding ideological conformity would strip most citizens, comparing it to overreactive immigration or state agency actions against political beliefs. It suggests many who hold radical views would be deported, leaving few people remaining.
The report notes that clashes between Chinese and Japanese forces are so frequent they no longer feel newsworthy. When war is not in the headlines, it is either very severe or a long, tedious engagement, and the present tone reflects public weariness with ongoing hostilities.
Dr. Albert Einstein, arriving in the United States, urged well meaning leaders to organize to fight for peace. He argued Americans already seek diverse peaceful means to avoid embroiling the nation and wasting its resources and manhood.
Experts warn that low silver prices hinder global recovery and trade. Restoring silver mining could employ thousands, inject millions into circulation, and revive industry across the nation.
A Senate committee heard a Brotherhood of Railway Firemen and Locomotive Engineers representative say strikes may push for a shorter work week. Labor can use strikes, but they are not pleasant or always effective, and leaders should exhaust other options before a walkout. A strike threat, now employed, can be as potent and potentially beneficial as an actual walkout amid rail and unemployment woes.
In boom and bust periods accidents cost money and lower plant morale. The article argues for a strengthened safety program beyond mere machine guarding, calling for a genuine safety consciousness among workers to reduce accidents and sustain profits. It emphasizes that fear over job security increases accidents and urges employers to intensify prevention efforts now.
The piece surveys technocracy as a proposed cure for economic ills. It explains that engineers would run the government and money would be tied to energy units, promising work but ample leisure. The author questions feasibility and real-world impact.
A reader argues that many would starve if paid by effort and that Americans are not ready to abandon the current political and economic framework. The piece contends the system, though flawed, has endured and will likely persist for generations, while acknowledging talk of better systems as harmless but aspirational.
The piece argues that a transition from Hoover to a new president will be muddled until March 4. It urges rapid ratification of the Twentieth Amendment to end lame-duck government and move to a January inauguration, noting several states have already ratified and more legislatures are meeting.
H E Babcock argues agriculture rests on education, not politics, and urges farmers to organize. He praises the cooperative movement as a key farm education form that stabilizes markets and safeguards prices for a prosperous future.
Public leaders endorse the Share-the-Work plan as a practical method to relieve unemployment. President Hoover and President-elect Roosevelt call for broad participation from employers of all sizes to disperse available work and provide livings for many workers. The call emphasizes small and large enterprises alike adopting work-sharing to speed relief.
Obituaries record Clara Cope Williamson 61 of Belfast died at home with surviving son William I Williamson and daughters Mrs Charles P Warner and Mrs John Dixon. Funeral held at home with burial in Belfast Union cemetery. Lizzie Cope 53 of New Village Bushkill Township died of pneumonia survived by husband Addison Cope two daughters and three grandchildren. Church roles noted and funeral at Schoeneck Moravian Church with burial in Greenwood Nazareth. Elmer J Kreidler 68 proprietor of Newburg store died after years of ill health. Survived by wife Sarah Beck Kreidler and children Mark and Mrs Stewart Weidman with seven Bethlehem grandchildren. Funeral in Hecktown church and interment nearby. A Stockertown resident, former burgess, died at Easton Hospital after surgical treatment. Survived by widow Eva Childress a daughter Mrs Mack Wallace and siblings. Funeral held at Forks Church with burial in Forks cemetery.
Mrs Susanna Woodring aged 71 years 6 months 11 days widow of George Woodring died Thursday morning at her South Whitfield street home. She had been frail weeks and bedbound four days. Born in Forks township to George Brinker and Rebecca Kocher she was a member of Arndt church. Survived by sister Rosetta Fehr two sons William and Stanley and four daughters Mrs Robert Ginther Mrs Raymond Osterstock Mrs Eugene Johnson and Mrs Floyd Butz all of town and 13 grandchildren 9 great grandchildren. Funeral at her late home Sunday afternoon with Rev H J Ehret Bethlehem conducting burial Arndt cemetery.
Miss Claire Edelman hosted a card party at her home on South Broad Street with prizes awarded to Miss Mildred Mabus Miss Mildred Edelman Claire Edelman and others present including Mr and Mrs Charles Hough Mr and Mrs Max Hough Harry Beck William Edelman Ernst Toth and Mr and Mrs Buss The Hi Y Club met at the Y M C A with Vincent Keller presiding Birth of Elda Ferraro infant daughter of Mr and Mrs James Ferraro of 127 South Broad Street died Saturday in Easton Hospital She is survived by two brothers her grandmother and grandfather Interment at the adjacent cemetery A birthday party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Warren Dech Hall Square for Mr Dech on Wednesday evening
The minutes note George Oswald as secretary and welcome John Price Joseph Cassano and Jacob Walters as new members. Dues remain unchanged. Rev H C Snyder spoke on Choosing Your Life Work. The group can use the Y M C A pool and gym Tuesday evenings. Guests attended a luncheon after playing haas. Participants include Mr and Mrs Lichtenwalher Rice Haldeman Hoch Kleppinger Hammer Drach Dech Koch Stella Miller Koch Tallie Masters and Earl Koch.
The Buy American movement is urged as a patriotic call to loyalty and community welfare. It argues to patronize Nazareth shops and buy American goods, noting price isn’t always decisive and urging locals to support home merchants while also prioritizing Nazareth products wherever possible.
The Nettopen camp fire girls held a card party at Miss Virginia Hahn's home on Wednesday evening. Attendees included Eveline Smith Cynthia Knauss Grace Simmons Edith Simmons Anna Boerstler Doris Fehner Betty M arks Lorraine Thomas Lorraine Heyer Anita Knecht Betty Beck Grace Neumeyer Ruth Fortner Virginia Hahn Doris Leopold Marjorie Roth Elaine Miller Victoria Miller Josephine Heintzelman and Lucille Hagenbuch. Prizes were awarded to Miss Boerstler Miss Neumeyer Miss Leopold Miss V Miller Miss Heintzelman and Miss Knecht.
Mrs George Heckman entertained guests on Tuesday afternoon at her home on Mauch Chunky. The group played 600 with prizes awarded to Mr A Snyder and Mrs Brobat Roth.
A scouting session was held at the Moravian church with Miss Mary Wunderly and Miss Kathryn Rohn in charge. Helen Snyder Betty Wunderly and Ada Snyder participated in the color ceremony. Future meetings will be Thursdays at 6 45 PM.
A vintage health note claims drinking water with meals improves digestion by aiding stomach juices. It mentions bloating relief and cleansing effects, attributed to Paul W. Heckman, Druggist, as a credited source.
Easton residents are invited to visit or contact Household Finance Corporation in the First National Bank Building for loans up to 300 dollars. The ad promises quick service with no requirement to name friends and only spouses sign. Call or write for full information.
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