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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1939

Page

4

Chronicle Telegram Public Notice and Mailing Rates

The Elyria based Chronicle Telegram lists its publishing details, editors and offices, with circulation notes and pricing. It includes carriage and mail rates for local, joining counties, and distant destinations, plus advertising representation details in Chicago New York Columbus Detroit and other cities.

John W. Cullen Company Chicago North Michigan Ave New York Fifth Ave Columbus South Third St Detroit General Motors

Birth Rate Decline Warns of Population Loss in U S

Dr. Frederick Osborn of the American Museum of Natural History says the United States now faces a population decline as birth rates fail to replace the current population. Cities show the lowest rates while farms have the largest families, with coastal urban workers among the most affected.

Frederick Osborn American Museum of Natural History Academy of Medicine New York United States Osborn

Production And Jobs Debate Looms Over Static Employment

The Commerce Department notes U S factory output nears 1987 levels while some sectors match 1929 peaks. Higher production once meant more jobs, yet overall employment remains unchanged. The nation faces a perplexing problem and seeks a solution to align growth with jobs.

Department of Commerce Washington United States

Japan moves to consolidate strength in Asia and gain Pacific bases

The Tokto government announced the annexation of the Spratly islands claimed by France since 1935. Analysts note strategic value as a warship and seaplane base 300 miles from Indo China and near the Philippines and Hainan, signaling Japan's broader push into China and Southeast Asia amid European quarrels and a weakened Russian army.

Hitler Mussolini Tokio Japan Spratley France Indo-China Hong Kong Philippines Singapore Borneo Hainan Manchukuo China East Indies Italy Germany

Sentiment Costs Money in Unclaimed Storage Tales

The article notes cases of long term storage debts including 75 suit boxes of empty contents and an $8 monthly newspaper storage, with executors selling papers for less than last month’s charges. It argues habit and sentiment drive costly storage and cites Spain’s embassy secretary's 38 years of stored furniture totaling about $15,000.

Margery Rae Washington Spain

Cabinet clash over State Dept power to license arms to Germany

Washington scenes move to Attorney General Frank Murphy as Cabinet split over whether the United States may license arms sales to Germany under a postwar treaty. Hull’s approach opposed by some on the Munitions Board. Murphy asked to decide amid political spillover affecting Garner and the 1940 election signals. Western Union receipts and NAACP involvement cited in the controversy.

Washington Frank Murphy State Department Germany Hull Berlin Joe Green Munitions Control Board United States Green Murphy Justice Department Woodrow Wilson Garner Marian Anderson Lincoln Memorial New York Pennsylvania Missouri Ilinois Jack Garner Senate Ickes Oscar Chapman Caroline O'Day Western Union Walter White National Association For the Advancement of Colored People White Louis Friday

Philadelphian bigger than a threat to Dies at Legion speech

Congressman Mike Bradley warned he would expose Gerald L. Dies after Dies agreed to address Bradley’s Philadelphia American Legion post. Dies withdrew as speaker and was replaced by ex Representative Frank Dorsey. Bradley once served as war-time telegrapher to Admiral Sims.

Dies un-Americanism Committee Mike Bradley Bradley American Legion Philadelphia Legion Frank Dorsey Admiral Sims

Hughes Failure to Shake Hands Hinted at California Rift

In 1916 the missed handshake between Charles Evans Hughes and Hiram Johnson is cited as a pivotal moment that may have shifted political momentum in California. The anecdote underscores how small personal gestures influenced the campaign landscape and public perception during the race.

Charles Evans Hughes Hiram Johnson California

Tourists mob Bureau of Printing and Engraving for money

Four to five thousand visitors pass armed guards daily at the Bureau, drawn by the sight of money. Extra guides are hired, night tours added, and crowds gaze at machines printing bills from 1 to 10000 dollars. A bus driver once tricked two New England ladies asking for sample large denominations.

Bureau of Printing and Engraving New England Bureau Robert W. Wood Wood

Officials receive request for all airplane accident bulletins

Civil Aeronautics officials were surprised by a Athens Ohio undertaker request for all bulletins on airplane accidents. The missive was sent to the Air Safety Board. The piece also notes Washington boosters and internal politics touching George H Payne Tom Dewey Attorney General Murphy and Floyd Roberts with Byrd and Glass in play.

Civil Aeronautics Athens Air Safety Board George H. Payne Washington Tom Dewey Murphy Justice Department Pittsburgh Cleveland Detroit Chicago St. Louis Kansas City New York George A. Dondero Michigan Floyd Roberts Glass Byrd United Feature Syndicate, Inc

Anniversaries and Birthdays Highlight Historic Figures

A list of notable anniversaries and today’s birthdays features John Young Mason, John Burt, Frank H. T. Bellew, Mother Mary B. Russell, Clarence Darrow, William Travers Jerome, Richard Harding Davis, Paul Revere, and events such as Charleston’s British evacuation, Sherman’s surrender, Dickens visit, the 1906 San Francisco quake, and U S submarine warning in 1916. Also notes today’s birthdays: Marston Bogert, Charles Michelson, Dr Dice R Anderson, William Orcutt, Clifford Morehouse, Dr Louis C Cornish, and Dr Robert van V Anderson.

John Young Mason Virginia Navy Greensville John Burt Michigan Erie Co N. Y Detroit Frank H. T. Bellew India Mary B. Rusell Sisters of Mercy California Ireland Clarence Darrow Kinsman William ‘Travers Jerome New York Richard Harding Davis Philadelphia Paul Revere Charlestown Charleston Sherman Gen. Johnston Charles Dickens San Francisco United States Germany Congress England France Lumbia Univ Flushing Charles Michelson Washington Democratic National Committee Virginia City Nev Dice R. Anderson Wesleyan College Macon Carritesville William Dana Orcutt Boston Printing House Lebanon N. H Clifford P. Morehouse Living Church Milwaukee Louis C. Cornish Cambridge Mass New Bedford Robert van V. Anderson Galesburg Isl

Nature’s Day Brims With Hope and Quiet Resolve

The text notes a benevolent day fostering attraction, with praise and luxury temptations but a steady tenacity and receptiveness to advice. It warns that unmet ambitions may turn one inward yet not into bitterness, signaling a restrained, reflective temperament.

War Mothers' Service Flag to Be Dedicated at Easter Memorial

A War Mothers' service flag is set for dedication at an Easter musical memorial service at the First Congregational Church. Elyria police prepare for a shooting match against Lorain officers as stormy seas kill sheephead along the lake shore.

First Congregational Church Elyria Lorain

Beacons of Hope From Disaster Cities in a Luncheon Memoir

Chas Driscoll reflects on San Francisco's recovery thirty three years after the 1906 quake and fire praising resilience. He tours a luncheon in New York with art authority Thomas Craven and literary figures including George T. Bye Homer Croy Bill Lengel Stanley High and others sharing tales of origin and career paths.

New York San Francisco Charleston S. C New England Thomas Craven Paris London Salina Kansas George T. Bye Connecticut Mr. Craven George Missouri Kansas City Paramount Homer Bill Lengel Wichita the Star Stanley High Nebraska Lincoln Neb

Traffic signals planned for four intersections in city

Four more intersections will get traffic lights soon. One at Fourth Street and East Avenue, and three on Lido Street at West Avenue, Furnace Street, and West River Street. A contract was awarded yesterday for a 750 gallon pumper for the west side fire station.

Fourth Street East Avenue Lido Street West Avenue Furnace Street West River Street West Side

Designs in Scarlet and the Luncheon Talk Network

A rapid-fire reminiscence traces designer authorhip with Ryley Cooper born in Kansas City and career at the Star, Chicago Tribune, and New York World. Homer Cray and Odd McIntyre are linked by Missouri roots near Pilattsburg as Rollin Kirby’s New Year cartoon dispute at the World Telegram unfolds with editor Lee Wood and a staff reshuffle.

Ney Ryley Cooper Coop Boston Kansas City Star Chicago Tribune New York World New York Pilattsburg Odd McIntyre Odd Rollin Kirby World-Telegram Kirby Lee Wood

Readings On Jesus Christ The Son Of God

A devotional excerpt discusses Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Christ the Son of the living God. It notes the varied reactions of observers and followers from John the Baptist to Martha and the Disciples as Jesus questions who people say he is and whom the disciples declare him to be.

Simon Peter Christ God John the Baptist Jesus John Carpenter Lazarus Martha Simon

Rheumatism Seen Outweighing Tuberculosis And Cancer

London medical referee Dr J F Falls Dally states rheumatism causes about 25,000 deaths annually in Britain, claiming the disease total outweighs combined tuberculosis and cancer impacts under the county council rheumatism scheme.

London Great Britain J. F. Falls Dally London County Council

Galva man Kirby wins Pulitzer for cartoons thrice

A Galva Illinois gentleman named Kirby, described as scholarly and gray, spends spare hours at the Players and is noted in billiards. He has won the Pulitzer prize three times for excellent cartoons.

Kirby Galva, IL McNaught Syndicate

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