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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1939
Page
4
The piece disputes claims that Roosevelt planned to drag the U S into war for a new term, crediting Hull and New Deal policies for keeping the nation isolated from entangling alliances. It notes ongoing assaults from opponents and asserts the administration's focus on workers and youth through National Youth Administration aid and local programs.
The article argues the Republican party preaches fiscal restraint yet wastes public funds. It cites a narrowly Republican House, a Democratic Senate, and an all time high legislative spend, claiming Republicans would repeat the pattern if returned to power. It portrays the claim as evidence of GOP insincerity.
The 1937 budget shows an increase of 18010 over 1935 and 34878 over 1933. G O P salaries for clerks stenographers and pages rose with payroll bolstered by Republicans put to work at public expense. Critics argue this reflects the cost of Republican economy experiments.
Notices reveal a Cherokee Indian School staff member Chiltosky-in 'okee with mixed education from Cherokee, Hill, Haskell, Santa Fe and Purdue era details. The article also lists a probate notice appointing an administrator for the estate of I F Brown of Davenport, with legal filings and attorney references.
A brief reunion gathering occurred Sunday afternoon in the town hall basement. Ministers delivered sermons and a special program followed. Public invited to attend at Odor Park location.
Rex and Mr and Mrs Ofa McCallister of Linton attend a family reunion at Albert Kinamon’s home in Linton. A birthday dinner marked Mr Harold Green’s 20th anniversary. Attendees included Mrs Bert Strong and Burl Miller of Odom, Miss Martyn Green, Mrs Lawrence and daughter, plus many others visiting relatives in Indiana and Illinois. Several journeys to Indianapolis, Hammond, Terre Haute and Bloomington noted. Robert Green enrolled at Indiana University in Bloomington and will teach near Warsaw.
One hundred seventy seven plays were submitted in the $1, play writing contest sponsored by the Southwestern Civic Association, with judging to follow.
Sealed bids for five general obligation bonds worth 5000 dollars total are invited by Barr Schag Township at Montgomer y Indiana. Bonds bear 4 percent interest, serially dated May 25 1939, payable semiannually, first payment January 1 1940. Bonds mature July 1 of each year through 195? The sale is for financing toilet systems at Cannerburg School. Bids due July 12 1939 at 1 p m local time. The right to reject any bid is reserved. If no satisfactory bids are received the sale will continue day to day until a bid is found.
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