Indiana attracts big factory with stable government
In a period of expansion Indiana promotes a pro business climate. International Harvester plans a 4 million factory in Indianapolis creating 3000 jobs. Company leaders cited Governor Townsend and Indiana tax policy as decisive, preferring stability over other states. The decision came after evaluating six states and transport advantages. Indiana offered strong government and favorable taxes.
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Indiana
Besa
State House
Lions Debate Competitive Exams Versus Appointments
An Indiana public affairs debate discusses whether public positions should be filled by competitive exams or by appointment. Governor Townsend argues for appointive merit, warning that reliance on merit alone can erode party responsibility and lead to inefficiency. Critics, including Charles L. Chute of the National Association, allege political interference in probation work and question merit based systems.
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Townsend
Indiana
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National Conference
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Indiana Democrats Eye City Hubs in 1940s Rise
The piece notes Indiana cities Fort Wayne South Bend and Terre Haute each held Republican mayors facing internal strife. Democrats plan to recapture these municipalities as political gains for the 1940s while noting the era’s economic shifts and vehicle trends as of mid 1936.
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Indiana
Fort, Wayne
South Bend
Terre Haute
Meyer Freyermuth
The
Tribune
Fred Miller
Mihir
Ite
Highland
Shute reflects on PGA failure and peak timing
The piece profiles Sam Shute discussing PGA performance and strategy. He says luck doesn’t alter outcomes, notes missing top names like Snead and Guldahl, and explains preferring a rise to a peak during a championship. He cites his own inability to qualify under PGA rules and his rifle focus on alignment and addressing the ball.
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Pittsburgh
Shute
Sam Snead
Ralph Guldahl
Johnny Revolta
Henry Picard
Turnesa
Big Olin
Dutra
Dudley
Jimmy. Ines
Tony
Nerd
Young Jug McSpae
Silent West
Coenen
Fragmented OCR hints at golf tour drama and ads
The readable text snippets reference golf, a P G A championship, a player named Shute, Armour, and talk of defending a title within years. A stray line mentions a Democrat want ad, suggesting mixed content across a page with notes on events, dates, and advertisements.
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Shute
Omum
P. G. A. Championshi
Plainville Pro La Stella Meeting With Ellis
Plainville Pro La Stella will meet at 2 o clock with Hs Ellis to discuss topics on arts and industries in the United States and Canada. A separate note mentions 1936 gold and silver production rising by 15 percent over 1935, totaling about 26.5 million ounces. A poem titled Erin references the name used on an island from 1754.
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Plainville Pt Stars
Hs. Ellis
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United States
Canada
Ines
Erin
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