Milford chronicle., 1921-01-14
POINTS MADE BY GOVERNOR
in HIS BIENNIAL MESSAGE


advancement Of agriculture, includ
ing reorganization of State Board Of
Agriculture.
Urges legislators to think, not il
terms of local knowledge and condi-
tiOns, but in terms of the States best
interest in educational matters.
COmmends work of State Board OF
Education, and particularly of Pierre
S. DUPONT, who, Gin his interest and
enthusiasm for success" has given
$3,7O0,000 for State public school pur-
poses since assuming office.
"It represents the largest gift ever
made by any man in America to the
cause of public school education" says
the Governor.
In adjustment of tax grievances,
Governor urges legislators not to per-
init unseen wealth and interest to
escape their share which the farms
are now bearing"
Leaves responsibility for changes in
school laws up to legislators, with OBJ
servatiOn that "tO me, Right is Chill
dren First"
Praises child welfare work under
the direction of Women's Committee
and raises question of advisability of
physical training or drill in the
schools, and community nurses.
Urges continuance of Americaniza-
tion schools for the foreign-born.
Details excellent work of State
Highway Department and praises ser
vices of State Highway Engineer
Charles NJ. Upham.
Commends General T. Coleman du
Pont for construction of dupont BOul-
evard through Sussex county, and for
spending or making available $4,088,-
497 for new highways as a gift to the
State.
Suggests, as fitting recognition by
the State, of the establishment of a
Coleman DUPONT chair of highway en-
gineering at Delaware College.
Sees necessity of more bond issues
to complete State-wire highway builG-
ing program.
Levy Court of New Castle county
should be abolished and the commits
sioner form be adopted as in the other
counties.
All vehicles should be required to
carry lights at night.
Over $10,000,00O has been contribu-
ted by private citizens to roads, edu-
cation, child welfare, publicity for the
State program and home for the fee
ble-minded.
FaVors enforcement of collection of
income tax from all persons liable to
such tax.
Favors creation of State Public Ser
vice Commission.
Commends work of State Survey
Commission, which, he says, makes
no radical recommendations.
Provision should be made for rap
idly-increasing business of Secretary
of States department, with depart
ment of accounts created, and with
additional funds available for neces-
sary expenses.
Commends services of Miss Fannie
Harrington, chief clerk of the Secre-
tary of State department, who has
been connected with that Office for %
years, and recommends salary in
crease for her.
Needs of Delaware College are ser
ious and demand careful considera-
tion.
Recommends that the department of |
history and government at Delaware
College be strengthened to, meet in |
creased needs of teaching citizenship. |
Legislative difficulties should be |
overcome to make possible the erec-
tion of the Memorial Hall to the Sol |
diers, a north wing to be added to the |
Capitol.
Praises Stanley NJ Arthur's war
painting, "'The Crusaders" to become |
a fixture of the State House, and
which is to be unveiled on Inaugural
tion day, January 18.
Suggests Delaware Ratifying the |
Constitution" as next historic paint
ing to be made for the State House.
Reorganization of State Militia re-
quires serious consideration, with pay
for men while in training camps.
Because of recent experiences with
robberies, some form of police patrol
of public highways is urged.
Says long and faithful service of
I. Pusey Wickersham, retir-
ing adjutant general, should receive
material and official recognition"
and favors increase in salary of new
adjutant general.
Bespeaks cooperation of rural
members in giving Wilmington legis-
lation to meet it's governmental and
civic needs.
Commends record of Industrial Ac-
cident Board.
Commends new Home for Feeble
the management of the State
Hospital at Farnhurst, Board of Char
tiles and Mothers Pension and the
record of the State Banking Commits
sion.
Praises activities of State Clearing
House, and suggests that some such
similar organization be continued.
Proposes that Council of Public
Welfare be created, to consist of the
Governor and one member from each
Of the most important State Boards or
Commissions, to disseminate informa- !
tion and publicity.
Recommends increases in salaries
of the Governor and Secretary of
State. :
Rejoices that Woman's Suffrage has
been provided for.
Advocates State budget law, con-
observed.
Urges consideration of a system of
State taxation that will be adequate
or the needs of the State, with a
Board of State Tax Commissioners. 7
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