Roosevelt reforms praised by Farley in San Francisco speech
Chairman Farley lauded Roosevelt's economic overhaul as a necessary social and political adjustment. He argued GOP opposition blocked reforms like social security and bank deposit guarantees, yet acknowledged broad public support now fuels persistence of the measures despite partisan critique. He condemned obstruction as rooted in patriotism rhetoric rather than policy.
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United States
James A. Farley
San Francisco
Hoover
Roosevelt
Siias
Congress
Deadline Set For 1989 Weight Tax Plates
The state Bureau of Motor Vehicles set a Tuesday deadline for purchasing 1989 weight tax plates with enforcement to begin by the state police. Fees depend on tire count and size for trucks, tractors, semi-trailers, buses, house cars, and trailers, excluding two wheel trailers, and solid tire trucks are banned from roads. Police start arrests June 21 for lack of plates.
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State Bureau of Motor Vehicles
State Police Department
Indianapolis
Minton Seeks Nomination Amid Presidential Speculation
The article discusses Indiana's Senator Minton and fellow Hoosier leaders weighing his possible nomination for a federal judgeship or other high post. It notes Minton acted without prior knowledge of some moves and hints at internal signals: McNutt and Garner factions, Roosevelt support, and the 1940 vice presidential chatter. The piece reflects party maneuvering and Indiana political calculus.
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van Nuy
Gameé
Ais
Sata
IP Fale Minton
Ent
Minton
Percen
Helen
Final Rehearsal For Stahton Dance Recital Held
Audrey Backes and Elizabeth Backes spent the afternoon in Vincennes for the final rehearsal of Miss Ester Stahton s dance recital. The program is scheduled for Friday night at the Junior High School in Vincennes.
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Audrey
Gary
Elizabeth Backes
Vincennes
Ester Stahton
Sidewalk Supers Show Deep Interest in Guests
Sidewalk Supers display strong interest in a list of attendees including Tinie Deadman Jack Kidd Laura Bea Ash Junior Hook Mary Alice Kidg Karl Foster Mildred Wildn Herbert Phyllis Gleenor Paul Mangin Rose Marg age Bud Branaman Elizabeth Backes Harold Ls Dillon Eva Donaldson Jim Mischler Virginia Sullivan Bob Johnson Roberta Raney Bob Newland Lillian England Billy Miley Betty McCord Lon Howard Purcell Mildred Schieu Marion ephard Jane Schild Carol Dillon Mary Lou Peek Tim Stedion Wilma Madden Hugh Aikman Patsy Gaither Hugh Branamian Jackie Stone Jimmie Shepherd Dick Peek and hostess Jeanne Brouillette.
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Tinie Deadman
Jack Kidd
Laura Bea
Ash
Junior Hook
Mary Alice Kidg
Karl Foster
Mildred Wildn
Herbert
Phyllis Gleenor
Paul Mangin
Rose Margage
Bud Branaman
Elizabeth Backes
Harold Ls. Dillon
Eva Donaldson
Jim Mischler
Virginia Sullivan
Bob Johnson
Roberta Raney
Bob Newland
Lillian England
Billy Miley
Betty McCord
Lon Howard Purcell
Mildred Schieu
Marion Ephard
Jane Schild
Carol Dillon
Fragmentary political note hints at renomination risk
A partial political fragment discusses Fred Ys, state chairman, facing possible denial of renomination in 1940. The note warns such a move could trigger party strife and affect party unity ahead of upcoming campaigns.
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Fred Ys
Startoe Ratie
Deafened Man Hears Again Read Scriptural Verse
An advertisement claims a Vienna specialist offers a wax treatment enabling hearing for deafened individuals. It references minister readings and Joseph Meredith in Ontario and promotes a product used since 1895 with over a million boxes sold. Safe ingredients listed in US Pharmacopeia. Money refunded if not satisfied. Costs only a few cents daily. Ask today about Ourire. For sale by Wi
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Joseph Meredith
Ontario
U S
Young social set enjoys dance at Deweys and intermission
Jeanne Brouillette hosted a dance for the young set at Dewey's last evening with intermission at Mary Lou Peek's home. Attendees included Knobby Wilson Jane Elmore Jim Murdock Joe Ann Kretz Max Innott Betty De Weese Jimmy Bryant Jeanne Bacon Ken Borders Margaret Kellar Burke Har Alice Kellar Dean Carol Wilma Ruth Shackleford Sue Anne and others.
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Jeanne Brouillette Tonjoy
Dewey
Mary Lou Peek
Knobby Wilson
Jane Elmore
Jim Murdock
Joe Ann Kretz
Max Innott
Betty de Weese
Jimmy Ryant
Jeanne Bacon
Ken Borders
Margaret Kellar
Burke Har
Alice Kellar
Dean Carol Wilma
Ruth Shackleford
Aen
Sue Anne
Violet Theta Rho plans district meeting and elections
The Violet Theta Rho club met at the I O O F hall with Virginia Hall presiding. New officers will be elected at the June 28 meeting. Plans were made to transport members to the district meeting in Monroe City on June 19. Those going meet at the I O O F home Monday at 1 40 PM. The social meeting of the Daughters of Isabella was postponed. Mrs John Thomas and Miss Mabel Meredith of Washington DC are visiting. Wadsworth returned from Chicago after the Rush Medical annual event.
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Violet Theta Rho Club
Virginia Hall
Monroe City
John Thomas
Mabel Meredith
Washington City
City
Railroad Granted Property Damages in Jury Verdict
A circuit court jury on June 15 awarded the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad 300 damages in a damages action against Charles and Effie Miller operators of Independent Transfer. The jury also awarded 2000 on a cross claim for damages to a truck damaged in a collision with a C and B L passenger train December 13 1937. Leroy Jones the truck driver was fatally injured. The railroad sought 1000 for damages to a signal.
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Vintéennes
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
Charles
Effie Miller
Independent Transfer Company
Chatede
C. & B. L Speeenger
Leroy Jones
Signal
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U. S
Adian Roark
Roark
Pat
Re Dall. Vv A
Wirts Clothes Shop
Rockefeller Center
New York
Society News
Isabella
JH. Co. Wadsworth
Chicago
Rush
Hyde
Balia
Meir Benowith
Canada
St. George Tucker
Rank R. Wilson
St. James
Graham Farms Dairy
Kroger
Angel Food
Jake
Sii
Clock Bread
Eatmore Oleo
Coutry Civ
Twinkle Wesco
Scaran
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