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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1938

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Reorganization Bill Bitterly Fought

Washington reports continued opposition to the Government Reorganization Bill despite concessions. Leader John OConnor said defeating the measure felt better than before. Warren indicated amendments would retain veto power by majority vote and exempt the education bureau, with a possible veteran's bureau veto ban. The House planned to tackle calendar bills and resume debate on the Reorganization bill later today.

Washington John O'Connor D. N.Y House Rules Committee Lindsay C. Warren Th. N.C Reorganization Committee Warren Roosevelt Congress Education Bureau Veteran's Bureau Hotse

Elyrian Victim of Carbon Monoxide Gas Fumes

Lorain County Coroner Dr. C Ward ruled Otis G Thorla 45 of 38 Samuel Street Elyria died from carbon monoxide fumes after his car ran in a closed garage His wife Margarete and son Robert found him The Lake Terminal Railroad brakeman died at Elyria Memorial Hospital Surviving include his widow son daughter sister and brother Funeral services set at Taylor Funeral Home with burial at Brookdale Cemetery

Lorain County William MeVetta Jack Willman Station No. 2 Thorla Taylor Elytia Memoorial Hospital Thovla Marietta Lige Elyvia Lake Terminal Railroad W. E. Hammond Cambridge, C Forest

Piling Damaged at Erie Ave Bridge in Lorain

Damaged protective piling at the Erie avenue bridge in Lorain was caused by dredging operations on the river. Tug Gladiator towing a mudscow reportedly damaged 12 piles and a stringer. A bill for the damage will be presented to the dredging company.

Erie Avenue Lorain Board of County Commissioners Gladiator Lerida Fraga Franco London New York Acme Telenharn

Weather summary for OH10 and regional forecast

North region fair and south cloudy this night. Wednesday likely rain in western and southern portions with little temp change. Low pressure over the Rocky Mountain Plateau and high over Manitoba influence temps, cooler east of the Mississippi, warmer plains. Precipitation along the Pacific coast and mountainous areas.

Rocky Mountain Plateau Manitoba Great Lakes Florida Mississippi Plains States Pacific Coast Mountain States South Dakota

Wakeman Mourns Mayor William L Pease Passes

Wakeman mourns as Mayor William L Pease funeral director dies after surgery at Charity Hospital in Cleveland. He led Wakeman for five terms, active in Masonic and civic groups, survived by wife Theresa and daughter Josephine. Funeral at Congregational church Wednesday.

Wakeman William Lpease Charity Hospital Cleveland Pease Theresa Josephine Bhue Congregational Church F. E. Eastman Dease

Strike Ends In Power Plants In Michigan

Regular crews return to Saginaw Valley power plants after union workers surrendered, winning a four month extension of the contract for exclusive bargaining rights. Foremer of Consumers Power Company resumes charge as strikers had controlled the northeast Michigan industrial area for three days. The agreement extends the contract to August 4, with wage oil protections and no retaliation for strikers. The strike is led by the utility workers organizing committee, one of three unions among 1,000 employees seeking bargaining rights for all workers.

Detroit Saginaw Valley Committee For Industrial Organization Foremer Consumers Power Company Michigan Utility Workers Organizing Committee American Federation of Labor Union CIO Frank Murphy James Dewey U. S. Labor Department Albert Stonkus UWOC Jeader Morris Sugar Don L. Karn M. Wilson Arthur Monroe Causley Gov. Murphy Frank G. Boyce Acme

Will Ask WPA Approval For Lorain Project

Lorain plans to submit Broadway improvements as a WPA project after a Lorain city officials and WEA official Joe Whitwright conference. Estimated cost 950000, to be drawn by City Engineer Henry F Alexander. county and city share funds, WPA labor and materials may reduce cost. two mile stretch from East 28th Street to the Loop awaits approval.

Broadway Lorain WPA Joe Whitwright WEA Akron Henry F. Alexander Annroval Whittwright WDA Lorain Eliy Couny Whitwright State Highway Department East 28Th Street

Five RAF fliers killed in bombing plane crash near Driffield

Five Royal Air Force fliers died when their heavy bomber crashed near Driffield Yorkshire on April 5. The accident occurred during routine operations, with authorities reporting the loss of the crew members whose names were not immediately released.

Royal Air Force Driffield Yorkshire England Royal Air

Dr Jacob Meyer on Monopolies and Public Utilities

Dr. Jacob Meyer spoke in a three part lecture at Yo W. oC. Aw about monopolies, public utilities, labor, and taxation. He traced 1876 Munn v Illinois, the Illinois railroad regulation clash, and the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890, noting enduring monopolies despite legal shifts and urging democracy to curb concentrated power.

Jacob Meyer Yo W. Oc United States Munn Illinois Supreme Court Meyer

Fire Equipment Bond Ordinance Given Reading

An ordinance authorizing the issuance of 40000 dollars in bonds for three new fire fighting units received its first reading by the council last night. The measure, expected to be an emergency, was limited to a first reading by a six to three vote. Inspections Director Faxon and Fire Chief Bates studied equipment in Cleveland and Cincinnati and will visit Elmira N Y this week to draft specifications. Bonds carry up to 3 percent interest and retire in ten years.

Council Frank Henke Elmer Nelson Ecept Hilsworths Albert Seward Black Leonard Fowls D. Faxon W. N. Bates Cleveland Cincinnati Elmira N. Y

School Board Seeks $100000 Tax Advance

The Elyria City Board of Education approved a resolution to request at least $100,000 from tax funds. Clerk-treasurer Rockwood was authorized to ask the county auditor to deposit the amount to the board’s credit if possible. He noted a note against funds due but not distributed is due yesterday and distribution may not occur until July.

Elyria City

Spring Valley Residents Seek City Fire Protection

Spring Valley residents urge city fire protection citing 13 homes valued with $250,000 in insured coverage. Service Director Faxon notes potential 45 percent rate cut on buildings and 25 percent on contents if city responds, with hydrants in place. Proposals include annexation to Elyria or insurance rider compensating for fire service. The issue awaits committee review.

Council Spring Valley I. D. Faxon Faxon Elyria

Congress Acts To Speed Help For Business

Washington April 5 Congress moved to speed help for business to curb recession and avert railroad receiverships. A business recovery tax bill from the Senate Finance Committee aims to overcome major objections to New Deal tax policies. The House authorized 1.5 billion dollars in emergency HFG advances, stripping the Interstate Commerce Commission of veto power. Both chambers passed the Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan bill in similar form, differing mainly on ICC veto authority over loans.

Washington Congress Senate Finance Committee House Interstate Commerce Commission

Accident delays consideration of Murray Ridge annexation

The Elyria Board of Education postponed action on transferring Murray Ridge district to Elyria city schools after an accident injured a local boy. While residents, including Mrs Beal who holds district data, waited at the hospital, the board planned a special meeting next Monday to review the proposal. The board discussed valuation, district debt, transportation, and legal questions, with transport and boundary issues prompting further study and a request for a legal opinion.

Murray Ridge Elyria City Elyria Board of Beal Elyria Memorial Hospital Lorain County W. C. McClellan R. C. Maston McClean Elyria Township Harvey C. Cheney Hlyria Board

Relations Between Soviet And Japan Enter Critical Phase

Tokyo reports relations with Japan in a new critical phase as the Soviet foreign office reiterates charges of aiding China and demands more than an apology. A spokesman says Russia’s apology is not acceptable and notes Moscow directed the assistance of arms fliers and some troops.

Tokyo U.P Russia Japan Breitnels Foreign Office China Foreign Office Moscow

Relief Crisis Threatens Lorain County in 1938

Lorain County faces a relief funds crisis with a maximum annual allotment of 265000 and already 383000 spent in January through March. Relief costs rise monthly from about 17000 in January to 37785 in March, risking exhaustion by mid summer. There are 1799 relief cases serving about 7000 people in the central relief area, with four townships sharing funds.

Lorain County Aurus William Klebold Klebold Ernest Holmes Board of County Commissioners Holmes Lorain Elyria Avon Lake Amherst la Grange

Memorial Day Committee to Convene at City Hall

The Memorial Day General Committee will meet tomorrow evening at 7 20 in City Hall to appoint committees responsible for the Memorial Day service. General Committee Chairman George P Calburn urged all organizations planning to participate to be represented at the meeting.

City Hall George P. Calburn Cadburn

Motorcycle rider treated for scalp lacerations after crash

Fred Ives, 23, of 148 Spruce Street, was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital for scalp lacerations at 1 30 AM today after being thrown from a motorcycle. He was crowded off the road by another motorist on West 28th Street.

Fred Ives Spruce Street Elyria Memorial Hospital Hest 28Th Street

Russia Rejects Japanese Protest Over China Air Aid

Moscow delivered a curt reply to Tokyo abandoning the Japanese protest over alleged Soviet military aid to China. Japan claimed two Russian planes were shot down in China and crews were Russian. Soviet officials denied sending air forces to China and said the pilot’s nationality was unknown.

Moscow Russia China Tokyo Mamoru Shi- Bimitsu Shigimitus Maximi Litvinov

Boy Falls From Roof Fractures Skull in Farm Accident

Lester Beal nine, son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Beal of R D 3, fell 12 to 14 feet from a neighbor’s barn roof, struck a hard floor, and suffered a left temple fracture. He was taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital and returned home this morning, expected to bed rest two to three weeks. The accident delayed Murray Ridge annexation talks as the Beals were at the hospital.

Lester Beal Elmer Beal Elyria Memorial Hospital

Donahey Named On TVA Inquiry Committee

Vice President Garner appointed Sen Vic Donahey and other senators to a joint Congressional committee to investigate the Tennessee Valley Authority. House members named include Rep Mead and Rep Thomason. Sen Borah declined the appointment citing distrust of investigations by town meeting.

Washington John N. Garner Vic Donahey Fred H. Brown Harry H. Schwarts Wyo Charles L. McNary Ore William E. Borah Ida Senate Tennessee Valley Authority House William RB. Bankhead James M. Mead N. Y William J. Driver Ark R. Ewing Thomason Tex Tom Jenkins Charles A. Wolverton N. J Borah

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