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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1938
Page
4
The Amherst College president welcomed students with a talk on idealists and practical people. He argued both types contribute to life and warned idealists may miss practical paths while urging sustained faith to improve the world. He stressed the need for ideals to avoid stagnation.
The American Legion’s annual convention in Los Angeles repeats its call for a larger army and a navy second to none. It argues that in a restless world, nations led by warmongers threaten peace and those seeking peace must be ready for trouble. The piece warns that travelers face danger and should be prepared with protection.
The term totalitarian describes a state that seeks to control all aspects of public and private life. Americans view government as a servant to the people and resist laws that intrude excessively on private life or personal principles. Such regimes may enforce discipline but often breed discontent in independent minds.
The article contrasts European and American race relations, arguing Europe faces persistent friction and potential conflict while the United States shows mixed harmony with diverse groups working together. It warns that continued European strife could threaten global civilization.
The Washington Star humorist recalls a girl asking what defines a gentleman. Her friend answers a gentleman is an Iran you don't know very well. The piece suggests there are exceptions to this notion and notes many men possess polished manners.
The passage notes that well dressed society figures, who appear cultured, may conceal brutal instincts beneath their refined veneer. It warns of polite strangers inviting innocent girls on rides, often respectful in tone, yet potentially leading to danger for those who accept.
The American Legion convention in Los Angeles calls for a ten year immigration stop or until domestic unemployment improves. It urges aid for refugees only as needed and suggests many migrants are better off in their home countries where language and support claims are clearer.
Neville Chamberlain, premier of Great Britain, flew to the Bavarian mountains to confer with Adolf Hitler, Germany's chancellor, in an unprecedented effort to avoid war. The article notes that heads of state must shed dignity to seek peace and prevent millions of lives lost.
Federal and state cooperation under the Works Progress Administration and Public Works Administration is outlined for Illinois. The report cites 506 completed PWA projects including schools waterworks bridges sewers and more with 70 under construction and 170 new projects planned. WPA built 4000 miles of highways 11000 miles of other roads 1692 bridges 892 new buildings and 1837 improved structures along with 64 athletic fields 154 miles of water lines 464 miles of sewer lines and 533 miles of water mains reconditioning. Non construction outputs include 9 001 000 garments 200 000 hot lunches and 978 000 repaired library books.
A collage of quips and scenes: bakers of jokes on flattery, a magistrate cutting fines, a Mildred explaining unaware, a sales scene with beauty references, a recruit asking for color, and a crusty adjutant.
A collection of American prisoners remains in Germany, described as horses captured from the AEF during World War I. The piece includes humorous exchanges about cautious speech and a geography test pun involving zones, temperate and intemperate, and feminine into frigid and torrid. A town’s traffic delay due to a live wire leads a editor to send two reporters to investigate.
A poet recalls a barefoot boy waiting on a doorstep for work and reflects on his limited purchasing power. The lines mention a barefoot boy with cheeks of tan and note that many such boys tanned their skins in places beyond their cheeks.
A humor piece contrasts sleep needs for day and night. It notes some people sleep poorly by day and seek dark rooms, while others sleep anywhere. It observes modern life pushing night work and nightlife, with some preferring late hours and others keeping to traditional day work.
The text lists army enlistment requirements including age 18 to 35, parental consent for under 21, height and weight standards, and mandatory tests. It also compares state teacher salaries with Arkansas at 504, California at 1776, and New York at 2414 annually.
The text contrasts methods to boost purchasing power through printing money or government jobs with the argument that lasting power comes from robust employment. It argues that money supply can trigger price increases, taxes and debt raise costs, while true power stems from productive work and wages earned through labor and initiative.
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