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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1934
Page
1
Moscow reports that three Soviet aviators rescued 33 refugees adrift on a sea floe after the Cheliuskin sank. The group, including 12 women and children, had been stranded near Wrangel Island for three years. A camp and wireless setup enabled relief flights, saving women and children first before five men were finally airlifted.
Three Elyrians and three Lorain men who came to Lorain with the National Tube Company plant are set to recount early Lorain steel making at the third annual Old Timers Banquet at the plant on Thursday evening. Grant Moses Harry Ezoll and H. W. Thomas will speak for Elyria while L. B. Johnson George Sheridan and W. H. Williams represent Lorain. Fred W. Waterman, recently retired president of National Tube Company, cannot attend as he is in California.
Three truck drivers were fined 25 dollars and costs each by Justice Joseph Petro after being brought before him for violations of Public Utility Commission regulations. The arrests, part of a statewide drive by P U C agents and Sheriff Clarence W. Dick's department, occurred on Route 24. The drivers named were H. B. Miller of Cleveland, C. Williams of Marion, and J. Lee of Toledo.
Columbus dispatch reports Representative PL Ti Rogers of Lorain County voted for the sales tax bill. The vote was recorded today as Rogers supported the measure in the legislature.
Fair conditions expected in the southwest with possible snow in the northern portion tonight and into Thursday. Minor delays possible as wintry mix develops. travelers advised to monitor roads and dress for cold, windy weather.
Dr William A Wirt of Gary Indiana testified before Congress detailing his charge that members of the so called brain trust had influenced national policy. The educator said the accusations had startled the country and demanded scrutiny of advisory circles around president and cabinet.
Illinois voters backed President Roosevelts recovery program in the April primaries as Democrats logged a large off year vote, signaling potential for a landslide level turnout. Republicans noted limited effort to mobilize and a split party contest interest.
Democrats claim Illinois results erase Republican parity and forecast broad national gains. House Majority Leader Barnes and Speaker Raines tout Democratic strength as returns come in, while internal splits and plots surface in the opposing party.
Columbus April 11 The Ohio House defeated Governor White's 3 percent sales tax bill 59 to 48 after months of effort. Speaker Frank Care and Majority Leader Keith Lawrence weighed reconsideration options while supporters argued the tax would fund state revenue programs. The defeat follows prior failed attempts at 1 and 2 percent rates amid political maneuvering and upcoming primaries.
Washington April 11 public interest in an alleged Red plot to overthrow the government dropped to near zero today. Investigators appointed for the House to look into the plot said they were more interested in basehall and hometown politics after hearing Wirt's story. They decided to wait until Thursday before proceeding further.
Washington April 11 Dr William A Wirt faced sharp rebuke from Congressman George Foulkes D Mich over his red plot charges. Foulkes called Wirt Wall Street s instrument in a Nazi dictatorship movement and alleged the Gary Indiana school head is involved as the case moves toward a homeward retreat for Wirt after testimony before a House panel.
Avon Board of Education voted to close Avon High School on May 11 due to funds shortfall and appointed Waide KE Blake, longtime teacher, as principal of the school. Blake has served for several years, while B A Scamman will remain approved as the district administrator.
In Wabash Indiana on April 11 a 65 year old farmer Charles E Capes died from shotgun wounds after he tried to shield his daughter Mabel Capes 38 from neighbor Zach Sweasy 41 who sought to claim her in a common law marriage. Sweasy was wounded in the exchange and had filed a habeas corpus suit which was dismissed after Miss Capes testified her parents did not defile her will.
County Surveyor J W Warden attacked Lorain County Relief Commission chair L A Fauver over Chestnut Ridge paving plans. The commission did not approve the project though state officials had labeled it an FWA project. Warden said Fauver opposes county highway work, delaying plans as 50 reef wort are promised for months.
The Ohio Supreme Court today refused to order removal of Judge Edvin W. Twent from the common pleas bench in Stark County. The Court of Appeals had reduced removal, finding missing credentials and a lack of credibility in the judge’s actions. The Supreme Court upheld the appellate ruling and left in place the restrictions on Twent’s term.
A plan to beautify the safety strip separating Middle Avenue’s traffic was approved at the American Legion meeting. A. hk. Agate and R. F. Leembuis were named to urge city and state officials for approval and a May meeting will feature Ed Bang’s moving picture review of 1933 sports. First aid methods were demonstrated by the Ohio Public Service first aid group after the session.
The Ohio College Association social science section urged a one house state legislature through its president Dr. Harvey A. Wooster of Oberlin College. They argue vote trading has eroded trust in the current two house system and sent the resolution to Governor White Lieutenant Governor Sawyer Speaker Cave and Senator Norris.
In Minneapolis on April 11 Alfred Freudenfeld, an $8 insurance broker, is believed driven by mental distress to shoot five relatives Janet 14 Carol 11 Richard 8 and Gretchen Freudenfeld his wife then kill himself. Neighbors reported hearing shots and finding six bodies in the home with the cat also killed in the basement.
Masked bandits seized three tellers at the Seraurivy State Bank in Conn today, forcing staff to hand over about $25,400 before fleeing in a Mack sedan toward Nebraska state line. Police pursue leads and describe the incident as a bold bank kidnapping.
A garbled obituary notes the death of a former Assistant Secretary of the Navy. It mentions connections to naval service, a relative named Rosa or Rose, and references to a president and treaties. The fragmentary text preserves few clear facts beyond the high-level role and death.
Senator D J Gunsett of Van Wert unveils a 1925 tax plan to fund public schools and municipalities. It centers on a 0.5 percent gross receipts tax, aiming to raise 43 to 46.5 million for schools and 11 to 15 million for counties and cities, offset by adjustments to existing taxes and allocations.
Six Lorain County boards of education have met to set principals for next year. Avon and South Amherst have chosen new leaders Waldo E Blaxe and Emmett P F Litzenberg, while Kipton Sheffield Lake Avon Lake and Belden will reappoint current principals Ruth Kelly J B McConibe J J Oppelt and A C Beers. Other boards are expected to act soon.
Five Lorain county Republican leaders plan to attend a meeting of Republican leaders of the Fourteenth Congressional District at the Marflower Hotel in Akron tomorrow. The gathering, to discuss campaign plans, is led by Elsie Bennet Wilson of Medina, national delegate from the district. Attending from Lorain county are J. E. Cooner Amherst chairman of the county executive committee Guy Wells Wellinlon chairman of the county central committee Mrs Nellie Love Lorain Mrs Alma Portson Henrietta and Mrs M E K Seve Elpha vice chairman of the executive committee.
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