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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1936
Page
4
The Sikeston Herald lists yearly subscription rates for Scott and adjoining counties at 1.50 dollars and elsewhere at 200 dollars, with terms strictly in advance.
The Herald reports city hall renovation, not the library, was supervised by the Works Progress Administration at a total cost of 734.58 dollars. The city contributed about 300 dollars with the WPA covering the rest in a joint effort. See the city hall for a view of the project.
A speaker argues that newspapers are businesses not charities and rely on patronage, not sympathy. They claim some locals pretend friendliness but when purchasing printing services they seek out rival out-of-town firms.
National politics heats up as Kansas Governor Alf Landon addresses Kansas Republicans in Topeka criticizing Washington spending. Senate leader Joseph Robinson defends Roosevelt era policies, while Alfred E. Smith accuses FDR of dictatorial drift. Ta m age and Southern leaders push Jeffersonian Democratic aims amid Republican applause.
Fifteen years ago Leonard McMullin received a major air mail contract offer for the Birmingham to Chicago route requiring four airplanes four pilots and a substitute but he declined to stay close to home and his farming interests. Local social notes include visits, a dinner announcing the upcoming marriage of Nina Marshall and Loomis Mayfield, and various family gatherings.
In a St Louis note, Secretary Wallace criticizes Supreme Court action to return 200 million of processing taxes, calling it a theft while a Missouri Minute Men group forms to defend Constitution original purity. Col James Byrnes says 2000 men in 75 counties join to oppose dictatorships and excess taxation.
The article notes a three branch power split with strong executive veto, a Supreme Court insulated from politics, and limits on court reach over taxes and military. It recalls historic court positions on AAA and interstate commerce, including rulings against banning shipments by underage workers and later tax challenges, plus results on AAA constitutionality and tax refunds.
Former Attorney General Jesse W. Barrett may enter the Republican race for Missouri governor. A St. Louis Globe-Democrat report says county chairmen and rural editors indicate Barrett is the likely nominee. Bar rett noted most counties replied, with polls showing strong GOP support.
A pivotal Washington decision on how to revive heavy industries and curb unemployment looms. The choice pits a $1 billion federal housing program against boosting private capital for construction. Supporters warn of higher taxes and government competition, while opponents urge private financing and caution on WPA costs and public debt projections.
A Utah farmer writes to note rising unrest and praise the country’s thinking frugal backbone. He warns that noise from malcontents distracts from real workers and hints at troubling times. He recalls how events wake citizens to the core of national resilience.
The Herald reports Christmas programs at Canoy and Pharris Ridge public schools in New Madrid County were mailed for publication but failed to reach the newspaper. Canoy school led by Mrs Willa Deane Alsup and Pharris Ridge led by William Deane Jr are noted as strong rural schools with large attendance at their festive events.
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