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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1934
Page
1
Allied Washington April 12. Public Works Administration received a $400,000 Elyria Lorain County Ohio water works project and a $12,000 Grove City water softening plant bid. State engineer recommendations pending legal financial and engineering review.
Elyria youths face multiple indictments after a general arraignment before Judge W. B. Thompson. Mike Lasky pleaded guilty to auto stealing but claims others are not. Lasky to be sentenced Saturday. Other defendants, including Carroll and Mannich, entered not guilty pleas to robbery and shooting indictments. several bonds noted and detainees held.
Elyrians escorted the Fellowship Chest from Elsvia to Kent on Wednesday afternoon. After a preliminary program ending with a speech by John A. Elden, the chest was formally delivered to the president of the Kent club. The transfer marks the third club meeting at nonstandard times this week, with regular Thursday noon luncheons to resume soon.
Forecast covers Ohio regional weather with expected fair conditions and rising temperatures through Friday. Outlook notes warmer daytime highs and cool nights, with light winds and no precipitation anticipated in the period.
Miss Mabel Wade reports theft of three sealed glass tubes from her car containing scarlet fever cultures. Authorities warn not to open the tubes as tests determine if cultures are positive or negative. police seek return and caution the public while awaiting lab results.
The Lirr ia Chamber of Commerce hosts Morris Edward of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States for a 6:30 p m dinner at Hotel Newell. His topic Congress and Your Business explains the National Industrial Recovery Act and its local impact to members and guests.
Samuel Insull’s bid to delay extradition to the United States failed as the Supreme Court of Appeals ruled his appeal could not be considered. Turkish police prepared to transport him to Ankara then to Sazria, with plans to board the Export Line vessel in the harbor tomorrow afternoon.
Police seek a young dark haired man suspected of rifling desks in three school buildings and fleeing with about 7 dollars in bonds and cash. He targeted offices between morning hours as principals reported losses at McKinley Gates and Franklin schools. A student sighting and staff warnings followed as investigations continued.
New York detectives fly to Paris to arrest Stewart Donnelly, an international swindler tied to the Lindbergh kidnapping saga. He faces charges for eliciting 15 090 dollars from James Kennedy and has a criminal trail linked to the Gondorf gang’s U S confidence schemes totaling around 190 9000 dollars. Donnelly awaits transfer while most gang members are dead or imprisoned.
Elyria reports a bright turnout for Get Acquainted Day sponsored by the Lorain County extension service for farm women. About 144 attended, many in gypsy attire, with prizes awarded to Mrs Charles Gren of Odwerp... and others. The event featured fashion, demonstrations, and a conformation program with speakers from nearby towns.
Columbus Ohio April 12 The administrations Sales Tax Bill to bolster revenues in 1935 returns to the legislature after three defeats in the House It was last voted down then reconsidered and is now again pursued amid opposition from school and utilities interests The House adjourned for the week ending and several measures passed or moved.
Distribution of application blanks for old age pensions will start May 1 in each SS county. Blanks will be with county boards and may be secured at the office designated to handle applications. Payments are expected to begin July 1 after legislative appropriation becomes available.
In Sedalia Missouri an anniversary dinner marking the Missouri Pacific 20th celebration turned deadly when a improvised steam table exploded. Two women died and 22 others were burned including several injured as steam from a pipe supplying the temporary kitchen caused a devastating blast at the plant.
A garbled note suggests a belief that Dillinger was in Mississippi, with stray mentions of Nashville and a Ford. The fragmentary text references a federal authority and a possible car seat or pose, but details are unclear and unverifiable.
Detroit April 12 A looming dispute in the tool and die sector pits employers against 5000 workers in 62 plants over a 29 percent wage rise and a five day 36 hour week The Mechanical Educational Society accuses the employers association of jeopardizing a government recovery program The strike vote could trigger a midnight walkout affecting up to 20000 workers and halt production in major plants, with continued coverage on the next page.
Navy divers pulled from Hesminitten Lake the body of a youth believed to be Homer Franklin. Neal Bowman and Stanley Mercer, linked to a string of Kentucky crimes, are in custody. Buck and Mercer provided statements claiming Franklin was killed during a dispute over a past crime.
Washington April 12 Speaker Henry T. Rainey denounced the Kenney 1,000,000,000 lottery bill saying the nation will not accept such revenue. Insiders say the measure is doomed as a Ways and Means subcommittee heard the proposal yesterday. Rainey added that lotteries are not suitable for raising U.S. funds, unlike Spanish-American Republics.
Washington April 12 The senate neared final drafting of a controversial tax bill with LaFollette estate tax provisions lifting revenue by about 85 million. Rates start at 1 percent for estates under 20 000 and climb to 60 percent above 10 million with a 40 000 exemption. The plan aims to redistribute wealth as part of new revenue measures. A separate 10 percent income tax increase for 1934 was approved 45 to 56 after previous defeat 45 to 44.
A lady misplaced her glasses along seven miles of a modern highway. After a long search, the glasses were returned today thanks to a small classified ad in the Chronicle Telegraph Want Ad section. Photo numbers 4412 or 4413 point to the results.
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