Elyria Chronicle Telegram issue and publishing details 1940
The Elyria Chronicle Telegram lists publication data for Lorain County, including owners The Lorain County Printing and Publishing Company, editors J Clare Ghorge, and circulation details. It notes rates, postal classifications, and advertising representatives with locations in Chicago New York Columbus Detroit and a date of Tuesday April 2 1940.
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Elyria
Second Street
Ohio
Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company
G Buunatt
J. Clare Ghorge
Lorain
Oslo
John W. Cullen
Chicago
North Michigan Ave
New York
Fifth Ave
Columbus
South Third St
Detroit
General Motors
Elections Do Not Solely Drive Business Cycles in 1940
A historical look shows presidential elections influence on business is limited. From 1864 onward, 11 of 19 election years saw above normal business, 8 below. Several year-to-year changes followed regardless of party, with expansions sometimes after Democratic wins and declines after Republican ones. Overall, business trends align with economic laws more than campaign outcomes.
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United States
Europe
John Hamilton
Hoover
Philadelphia
Joe Pew
Pennsylvania
Kansas
Harry Woodring
Nebraska
A. J. Weaver
Ed Burke
GOP
Burke
Weaver
Norvris
Mexico’s Land Grab and Oil Expropriations Criticized
The piece argues Mexico under the Cardenas regime seized 3.5 million acres long controlled by U S interests for decades, citing oil and chicle territories. It accuses the government of burning legal bridges to avoid payments and urges the State Department to take a firmer stance to defend U S rights in Mexico and Latin America.
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United States
Mexico
Cardenas
State Department
Philadelphia Inquirer
Washington
Uncle Sam
Is Spring Fever Real or Merely Mental Myth
In Philadelphia doctors clash over spring lassitude. Dr Jol C Scott links warmth and increased blood to heat radiation, Dr Myer Solis Cohen blames nerves, while Dr Hobart Reimann debunks the idea as a myth. Public belief persists in a winter buildup followed by a spring letdown causing laziness.
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Philadelphia
Jol C. Scott
Hahnemann Medical College
Myer Solis-Cohen
The
County Medical Society
Hobart A. Reimann
Jefferson Medical College
Mightiest Of Bombers In Development By U S Army
The United States Army plans a 0 ton bombing plane with a 210 foot wingspan and 6 000 mile range able to carry 28 tons of explosives. In California it is being completed for experimental purposes at roughly one million dollars. Allies may receive 500 to 600 late model airplanes from Washington as policy shifts stir isolationist resistance.
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United States Army
Europe
California
South America
Noa
U.S. Army
Washington
U. S
Congress
Nazi economy and war prospects. Capitol Hill mischief
The piece reports British economists warning that Nazi Germany is financially geared to wage war for years, with state control over labor and industry ensuring stability. It also notes light political skits on Capitol Hill, including Houston and Patrick, and previews party dynamics for upcoming conventions and elections.
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Offic
Hitler
Germany
Hungary
Jugoslavia
Rumania
Russia
von Ribbentrop
Pacific
Italy
Japan
Enterprise Goes Too Far Sacramentos Lawn Parking Tale
Eight year old Jimmie King rented a lawn parking space during an intercollegiate event in Sacramento California. As overflow onto the sidewalk occurred two patrons received illegal parking tags and he was asked to pay. His final ledger read assets two liabilities two.
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Enterprise
Sacramento
Cal
Jimmie King
Today in History and Anniversaries Highlights
Anniversaries honor figures from David Henshaw to Emile Zola with births and deaths listed, while Today in History notes key events from 1801 to 1982. Included are milestones like the American Farmer journal start in Baltimore, Alvarado’s surrender to U S forces, Gen Lee’s Retreat, the Electric Theatre opening, and political shifts in Populists.
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The
American Farmer
Baltimore
Alvarado
Mexico
Lee
Petersburg
Electric Theatre
Los Angeles
St. Louis
People's Party of Populists
Progressive Party
Birthdays of notable figures across politics and arts
Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University born at Elizabeth New Jersey 78 years ago. Senator D Worth Clark Idaho born Idaho Falls 38 years ago. Preston Delano Treasury Department born Phoenix 4 years ago. Dr James Myers Federal Council of Churches New York born Owasco 58 years ago. Hulbert Footner Lusby Maryland born Canada 61 years ago. Clifford K Berryman Washington cartoonist Versailles Kentucky 71 years ago. Rev Charles W Kerr Tulsa Ohio Presbyterian clergy born Slippery Rock 65 years ago.
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Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Elizabeth
N. J
U. S
D. Worth Clark
Idaho
Idaho Falls
Ida
Preston Delano
Department of the Treasury
Phoenix
James Myers
Federal Council At Churches
New York
Owasco
N. Y
Hulbert Footner
Lusby
Canada
Clifford K. Berryman
Washington, D. C
Versailles
Charles W. Kerr
Tulsa
Ohio
Rance
Slippery Rock
US cash and carry era reappears amid war fears
Boake Carter recalls Neutrality Act shifts and how cash and carry shifted U S munitions policy toward aiding democracies. He warns the change foreshadowed entering future wars, cites 1916 1917 history, Germany's saboteur response, and the risks of testing weapons by aiding allies. He draws parallels to current arms shipments and public complacency.
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Europe
Today's Horoscope Reflects Domestic, Sociable Dignity
The reading notes a domestic and sociable nature with dignity. It mentions a frequent lack of success tied to hard luck and describes how ill fortune may sting the spirit yet not extinguish it amid temporary embarrassment.
Mud Sculptor Townsend Finds Beauty in Trash Heap
Strange As It Seems reports Thurmond Townsend a Dallas hospital cook with ten dollar weekly earnings who turns backyard mud, ashes, glass and nails into sculpture. He won a sculpting prize for a bust of his wife at the Allied Arts Show in Dallas and plans to continue as long as dirt exists. Tomorrow feature notes Harnessing Volcanoes.
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Thurmond Townsend
Dallas
Texas
Dallas Art Institute
Townsend
Allied Arts
Witnesses for Him in Daily Life
Bible readings and reflection on bearing witness to God. The text emphasizes that God’s witnesses include ordinary people who, by actions and words, show that He is a transforming reality. It frames witness as a natural calling from God to share faith and belief.
War Pay Change Allows Allotment to Mothers
Under new regulations married members of the Canadian Active Service Force may allot a part of their pay to their mothers as well as to their wives. The rule update expands who can receive designated amounts from service earnings under military pay provisions. The change affects service personnel serving in Canada and overseas assignments.
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Ottawa
West River Road briefs show family visits and illness
Mrs Virgil O Connor spent a week with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Richard Corbin of Lima. Mr and Mrs Donald O Connor and son of Fort Wayne Indiana arrived to visit sister and husband Mr and Mrs Frank Pappenbrook but were recalled due to the illness of Mr Pappenbrook’s sister in Fort Wayne. George Langton returned home after Easter with his son and family in Columbus.
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West River Road
Virgil O'Conner
Richard Corbin
Lima
Donald O'Connor
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Frank Pappenbrook
Shadden Road
Mr. Pappenbrook
Ft. Wayne
George Langton
Homer Langton
Sons of
Columbus
Artificial war booms threaten neutrality and 1917 hell
Ledger Syndicate warns against artificial war booms that would boost a peace industry and munitions plants. The piece argues such drives arise from supply and demand, risk extending conflict, and could push the nation toward prewar mobilization akin to 1917. It condemns expert assurances and urges caution to protect national rights.
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Ledger Syndicate
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