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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1937
Page
6
James Truslow Adams, famed author of Epic of America, warns Congress in a letter about the Black Connery bill. He argues it would grant the President and a board near total control over economic life and press freedom, threatening labor gains and employer protections. He urges hearings, public discussion, and postponement to the next session.
A legend of a lost Spanish Conquistador treasure in Panama follows three men, a German a Frenchman and an American, who uncover 120 gold bars worth three million dollars. Hostilities, betrayal and a suicide mark the aftermath as officials recover little treasure. The curse of sudden wealth looms over the tale.
Anniversaries list figures born in Ohio Maine Connecticut and more with dates of birth and death including Robert G. Dun John F Dryden Alfred Noble Lew Dockstader Ellen Fitz Pendleton Edgar Jadwson and others. Also today in history entries from 1607 to 1936 and birthdays for William A Julian Lester Gardner Billie Burke Ann Harding Francis Lucas John A Anderson. Horoscope notes emphasize impulsive tendencies and need for guidance and training for success and honors.
The National Whirligig reports on rifts among top officials including Senator Burt Wheeler and Attorney General Homer Cummings. It details Keenan’s aggressive lobbying, Norris’s lame duck efforts, and looming party splits as 1940 approaches, with Cary and Forster noted in administrative roles and Welles’ diplomacy shaping policy.
A fragmentary line praises good fortune and the respect of all, reflecting a civic or ceremonial sentiment. The source text offers no dates, names, places, or concrete events to anchor a broader story.
Bible Readings And Meditations presents weekly verses Colossians 2 8 to 12 and reflections on Christ fullness and defeat of worldly philosophy. Includes brief notes on Rev Tumulty and public affairs era references, plus snippets on lawmakers Norton and Roosevelt era topics and labor shares.
Carr, a veteran State Department official, rises from personnel work to a diplomatic post in Prague with his wife, after decades of organizing overseas personnel boards and aiding embassies. His Washington days created wide ties among foreign diplomats and officials.
Community notes report Sunday visits to Ruggles Beach and calls from Dover and North Olmsted residents. Obituaries note the death of Mrs. William Koppler Sr and Emil Mildner while travel plans mention a farm women’s week at Camp Crag. A separate item reflects pilgrimages to Tai Shan, sacred in north China.
Werner Zilch, longtime chairman of the Lorain County Board of Education, attended his last meeting as a member. Amherst, with a population over 3,000, will become an exempted village on September 1, removing Zilch from the county board. His successor will be chosen by the remaining members at the September meeting.
Robert Sabin of 1864 Middle avenue reported to police that his bicycle was stolen from the M C A yesterday afternoon. He valued the bike at $6. The article notes there are more than fifty summits of 25 000 feet in the Himalayas.
A list of bid and ask prices for miscellaneous securities including American Lace Colson Elyria Sav Lorain Co Ohio Elec Perry-Fay Toledo Edison and others. Entries show owners and percentages, with figures such as 9% 4734 68% 75 110 35 2 90 7% 40 98 50 4% 5% 2736 10 155 oo and 1108 reflecting market quotations.
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