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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1939
Page
4
The text urges action over idle dollars and sit down strikes. It cites 11 million unemployed, notes gains since 1933, and argues for more buying power and public works. Governor Townsend touts Indiana as a good place to live with $125 million in new industry, crediting Townsend era policy.
An open attack on the New Deal by A. du Pont questions why profits rose amid Depression. It notes du Pont’s claim that taxes burden business and contrasts 1929 to 1937 earnings, citing a rise from 26 million to 88 million and government levies, asking which year was actually better.
Clipped fragments reveal a World War era debate over the New Deal influence on business and stockholders. References to Mr Roosevel t and du Pont mingle with a tragedy note and a Oklahoma tribute scene, highlighting broad public concerns and a nationalist mood.
Fragmentary notes indicate upcoming church activities including a night worship service and regular attendance. The readable fragments mention weekly gatherings and community involvement, but many details are unclear or garbled.
A list of claims allowed by the Board of County Commissioners during the June term includes numerous individuals and businesses such as Indiana Bell Tel Co Hillyard Sales Company Daily Furniture Co Kretz Brick Co and Washington Herald. Amounts shown range from small service fees to larger sums including 926.02 for Will Fitzgibbons and 425.73 for Indiana State Sanatorium with entries for D bakeries hardware stores pharmacies and local firms.
Fragmentary text suggests a ceremony for unveiling a likeness of a man, with mention of admirers and a hall setting. No clear names, dates, or organizations are readable to identify the event or person involved.
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