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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1940
Page
6
Scientists view sunspots as markers of solar magnetic disturbances that affect Earth's field and auroras. Theory holds streams of solar impulses cross the magnetic shield and disrupt radio and wire communications. Sunspot cycles run about 11 years, with recent activity higher than expected and possible links to weather and human behavior.
Congressman John McDowell of Pennsylvania denounces a government practice placing married couples in Civil Service positions. He argues many are childless and secure in one-room homes, while unemployed citizens on relief could fill these posts. He urges reinstating a law barring married couples from government work.
Amid a Senate bill passage funding a billion dollar farm program, the piece notes Americans resist the short crop theory to raise farm parity with industry. Data from sixty years show farm income rises with production in most years for wheat, cotton, and tobacco, with foreign trade woes as a minor aid to the argument.
The Washington Post reports Secretary Morgenthau dismissed Senator Townsend’s claim that U S policy aids Communists by buying Russian gold. In a letter to Senator Vandenberg he says no direct Russian gold entered in two years, though some stamped Russian has arrived via other countries. He calls a $3 million Russian shipment an unimportant matter.
A New York Sun excerpt humorously contrasts a typical American family with looming economic pressures. Mr and Mrs Digit discuss cottages at the World’s Fair while noting fears over HOLC occupancy, wage strikes, CCC involvement, WPA checks, tax notices, and stagnant stocks as winter lingers.
Washington insiders report Roosevelt has authorized Harrington to tell the House Appropriations Committee the WPA budget will rise to 1.5 billion this year, up from 1 billion. Harrington will present an economic report showing unemployment rising since January and greater relief demand than at any time since Winter 1938. The move followed influence from LaGuardia and a Treasury report on tax receipts.
Anniversaries list prominent figures with birthplaces and death dates including Samuel Bard James McCosh Simon Buckner Edward Sothern Edwin Abbey Lon Chaney and others with TODAY IN HISTORY entries such as Gage in Boston stockade Boonesborough land purchase Genesee County and first Congress under the Constitution.
A syndicated wrap reports on state political machines built around "Two Per Cent Clubs" that bar forced contributions. Campaign literature from Wisconsin New Dealers links Roosevelt to "Old Bob" Lafollette and attacks Jim Farley as scheming. One delegate is Francis E. McGovern, a two term LaFollette governor.
A religious note on the Annunciation from Luke 1 26 38 praising Mary for her willingness to submit to God Be it unto me according to thy word and contrasting using God with allowing God to use us The piece underscores honoring Mary as mother of Jesus and the miracle of the incarnation through her faith.
By John Hix, Ralph L. De Gayner, owner of a Channing Michigan auto body shop, paints landscapes and seascapes using five to ten spray guns with different colors. He keeps the gun guide open and triggers strokes for rapid work, producing landscapes in 3 to 5 minutes and seascapes in 15 to 75 minutes.
Spencer and families from Cleveland and Elyria spent the weekend with local residents, visiting and dining with hosts such as Mr. and Mrs. J D Barge and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parent. Ohio State students Bryce Inman and Dallas Konger returned to Columbus after a ten day break. Miss Helen Boone neared recovery and headed back to Ohio State University.
A summary of prominent figures with listed birthplaces and ages: Linton Wells born in Louisville 47 years ago. Laurette Taylor born in New York City 33 years ago. Daniel C. Roper born in Marlboro County 72 years ago. Julius D. Stern of New York born in Philadelphia 54 years ago. Agnes Repplier born in Philadelphia 82 years ago. a San Francisco born individual aged 63 years.
Today the student shows a tendency toward science while balancing impulsiveness with gentleness and sympathy. This friendly disposition aids others but may leave the native vulnerable to deception.
Ed ith Roberts of Akron visited her daughter Mrs Donald Shelly and family for a few weeks due to illness. Numerous neighbors and relatives from Akron Medina Elyria and Cleveland spent Sunday visiting and dining with each other across multiple households. Dr R A Shellinger has opened a medical office in Ashland after graduate work in St Louis and time at City Hospital Cleveland.
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