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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1939
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices including three cents for a single copy, 18 cents weekly, and 9.15 dollars yearly prepaid. Mail rates vary by region within Ohio and nearby counties. Advertising offices are listed in Chicago New York Columbus and Detroit with a date of Monday April 10 1939.
The National Safety Council reports a sustained drop in highway fatalities, with February marking the sixteenth consecutive month below the prior year. Since November 1937 a downward trend has saved an estimated 8900 lives, prompting renewed calls for continued vigilance and enforcement to maintain the progress.
A Chicago Tribune analysis argues the recent stock collapse stems mainly from domestic policy failures rather than an imminent European war. It notes the administration’s failure to remove business handicaps, wavering on tax relief, Wagner act amendments, and SEC cooperation, with foreign holdings now small and war scare unlikely to trigger the same gold flows as 1914–15.
Privately, analysts foresee three months of steady business improvement led by higher government spending and a housing construction upswing. First quarter outlays averaged $300 million monthly, with PWA and US Housing Authority funding boosting activity, while private housing adds $25 to $30 million. European war danger tempers buying power despite domestic cheer.
The Washington Merry-Go-Round reports that Marian Anderson’s Lincoln Memorial concert drew mixed reactions from presidential hopefuls. Harold Ickes invited sponsors including James A Farley and John Garner. Taft initially hesitated but offered two tickets after Chief Justice Hughes joined. The piece notes broader Nazi activity in Argentina and a House Monopoly Committee hearing setup with RCA audio upgrades.
A list of notable birthdays and events from the 18th to early 20th century includes Matthew C Perry born 1794 in Newport Rhode Island, Leonidas Polk born 1806 in Raleigh, George Lippard born 1822 in Chester County, Lew Wallace born 1821 in Brookville, William Booth born 1829, Louise Chandler Moulton born 1835 in Pomfret, Joseph Pulitzer born 1847 in Hungary, and Christopher Newport’s 1608 voyage. Also noted are major acts and organizations: Patent Act of 1790, Second Bank charter in 1816, Horace Greeley’s NY Tribune first issue in 1841, the Pittsburgh fire of 1845, ASCA formation in 1866, Supreme Court Justice appointments adjustments in 1869, and the 1919 French Senate peace treaty guarantees debate.
Frances Perkins secret ary of labor born in Boston 57 years ago Henry Fletcher ex ambassador to Italy ex chair man of the Republican National Committee born at Greencastle Pa 66 years ago Robert Hunter sociologist of Santa Barbara Cal born Terre Haute Ind 65 years ago Dr Sigmund Spaeth musician and writer of New York born Philadelphia 54 years ago John D Hertz banker founder of Yellow Cab Company born in Czechoslovakia 60 years ago Ex Gov Wilbur L Cross of Connecticut born Mansfield Conn 77 years ago Dr Charles P Chivier University of Pennsylvania astronomer born Charlottesville Va 55 years ago George Arliss actor born London 71 years ago.
The description praises a nature fond of discovery and travel, likely to open new lands or lines of thought. It notes strong executive ability, aggressiveness, and resourcefulness, while warning against unscrupulous means to achieve ends.
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