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Newspaper
Nazareth Item
Location
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1932
Page
3
Bruce Barton notes the nation cries for a leader amid economic distress yet argues leaders arise from pressure, not from heaven. He says the demand is a recurring response in every era of hardship and will continue as conditions worsen. The piece reflects on the source of leadership in a troubled country.
A mid-year civic business push urges fresh courage and renewed effort as the nation heads into a presidential election year. The piece argues that economic and human factors can lift business through the remainder of 1932, with decisive action from all sectors to improve conditions.
A 1924 onwards schedule shows one major maker’s fire apparatus sales. In 1931 nineteen and a half percent sold in cities over 500,000, forty nine percent in towns under ten thousand, and over eight years small towns averaged fifty four point nine percent. The piece argues true protection requires well equipped departments in every village town and small city.
A prominent railroad executive declares himself an incurable optimist about railroads. He predicts restoration to leadership in American life and commerce through industry revival, citing efficiency, low freight costs, comfort and safety of travel, and year-round service in all conditions. He urges regulation of highway transport and progressive liberalization of rail rules, arguing public opinion will force action.
An essay contrasts urban constraints with the carefree summer of country boys. It recalls boyhood joys from June to September, noting barefoot freedom, minimal appearance worries, and the simple pleasures of swimming, fishing, berry picking, and play. It suggests happiness rests with rural youths in summer.
A Chicago firm plans steel framed houses with pressed outer walls and flat roofs priced around 3500 dollars for six rooms, complete with refrigeration and heating units. The four day erection time and single mortgage payments of about 30 dollars monthly signal a rapid housing shift. Air conditioning for homes and offices expands, with Detroit hinting at a light weight, low cost high speed car with balloon tires. Big players anticipate recovery and are preparing for the upturn.
By Fred Vaile, the piece argues against rigid stability in a democratic capitalist system. It says progress depends on change, inventions, and new industries, and that artificial balance risks stifling initiative. It calls for long range planning, greater economic understanding, and policies to smooth business cycles without hampering growth.
Casey Cline surveys rising American track prospects for the upcoming Olympic Games. He notes leaders across sprints, middle distances, hurdles, pole vault, long jump, weight throws and javelin from schools like Marquette, California, Loyola, Iowa, Ohio State, Indiana, Harvard, UCLA and Bradley Tech. He expects the trials and Olympics to produce new marks rather than rely on past records.
Business leaders across the nation are urged to lead tax relief efforts with factual programs. Figures like Felix M. McWhirter call chambers of commerce to mobilize, inform public opinion, and back action to cut public expenditures. Local groups urged to economize budgets and bond issues, citing Utah Taxpayers Association as a model.
Public guidance on choosing dessert preparations to save time in hot weather. FDA expert J W Sale explains that milk eggs and sugar form the core ingredients and labels disclose added ingredients. Readers are advised to compare value, beware artificial color or flavor, and follow true content declarations.
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