Dangers Lurk Behind Move or Pensions
Columbus reports proposals for old age subsidies topping 300 million annually to be placed on November ballots. Secretary Earl Griffith confirmed adequate petition signatures for Bigelow amendments. The plan taxes income and land to fund pensions of 50 dollars for single and 80 for married seniors over 00, with costs estimated between 40 and 100 million yearly. State agencies assess feasibility, while the Emergency Committee cites higher costs and tax burdens. Brumley of the Livestock Association calls the plan an ironclad mortgage on state funds, arguing it would divert essential welfare and relief funding. The second amendment would lower signature thresholds, criticized as more dangerous than the first.
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Dual pressures drive American foreign policy confusion
Boake Carter argues Americans are torn between pacifist neutrality and warlike anti-Hitler sentiment. He cites Gallup data showing fear of German invasion differs by income, with poorer voters more likely to support sending troops abroad despite overall antiwar feeling. He warns mis information and mass misconception mislead readers.
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Encirclement Movement and War Fatigue Debate
A lengthy critique argues that low income groups bear the brunt of price rises and war fears, warning such distress could fuel disillusionment, mutinies, and support for fascist control. It cites historical mutinies, inflation, and demobilization woes to claim Americans would rush to war for the sake of the poor, amid questions on neutrality. The piece ends by noting Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity and the star marking Jesus birth.
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Proposals threaten initiative balance and representative democracy
The piece argues that allowing big cities to submit laws or amendments could bypass rural interests, weaken the General Assembly, and lead to endless ballots. It warns that an initiative cannot be amended, risking distorted taxes and voter fatigue like in California. Gold is described as widely distributed in oceans and waters.
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Elyria post office nears record with rising 1939 receipts
Elyria post office reports steady gains in stamp sales for the first nine months of 1939, totaling 118000.42 dollars, up from 109725.70 dollars year earlier. Quarterly increases peak in the third quarter with 38209.57 dollars, while fourth quarter is expected to surpass last year’s record as National Letter Writing Week boosts activity. Postmaster C J Sartor says increases reflect improved business, especially from firms, and lobby displays promote a correspondence kit and letter writing.
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Plan For Blue Ribbon Spelling Contests In May
County school officials announced plans for the Blue Ribbon Spelling Contest to be held early in May. Blue ribbons will be awarded to spellers who miss no words, with red ribbons for those scoring 96 percent or better. Different grade lists will be used from the year’s work, said C A Gibbons.
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Twelve year old Jack Held leads veteran puppet show team
In Cleveland Ohio twelve year old Jack Held has spent five years building marionettes and producing puppet shows. He formed the Preston Players from pipe-cleaners and clothespins, designs costumes, and builds gear from household scraps. He has written two plays at the Cleveland Play House and aims to be an actor, artist, or fashion designer.
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Stores promote letter writing with stamp books and kits
Stores sell stationery and letter writing supplies on routes to families. Displays remind Elyrians of the week as orders for correspondence kits are taken, aiming to make letter writing easier.
Mussolini To Stay Strictly Neutral
In Rome fascist officials viewed Hitler's speech as moderate but no peace initiative from Mussolini. Italy remains neutral and unlikely to act on early peace proposals. Balkans omission seen as for Italy and Russia to decide. Polish state reconstitution listed as a delicate point.
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New Mexico School Driving Course Initiated
Silver City New Mexico State Teachers College will offer a driver education course for high school teachers to train them in safety methods and driving expertise. The teachers will then teach students fundamental safety driving practices to reduce student fatalities. It is the first course of its kind offered in New Mexico.
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