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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1939
Page
2
Washington item notes nine airmen killed in a Langley Field loss. The piece reflects on the sorrow for families, the cost of training and sacrifice, and the pursuit of safer flight, stating progress comes through tragedy and the denial of fatal accidents.
Ohio citizen James Metzenbaum challenges the Ohio Bridge Commission contending its records access and meetings are improper. His suit seeks to declare the commission's actions unconstitutional and halt further bridge purchases and bond sales. He argues public policy debate pressures officials to accountability and transparency.
Opinion notes that Congressional Record extensions fill pages with speeches, articles, and letters from constituents at high cost. It argues most are not debates and waste taxpayer money, urging trimming to actual legislative or debate content to reduce expense and avoid campaign propaganda.
Boake Carter argues officials rely on secrecy to keep Americans ignorant of foreign relations. He cites a 1918–era policy barring access to state papers, limits on scholars and professors, and selective publication. He condemns the move as undemocratic and compares it to Nazi practices.
A compilation of anniversaries, birthdays, and on this day historical notes. Names include Benjamin Franklin Bache, Charles C. Jewett, Michael J. McGivney, Diamond Jim Brady, Julius Rosenwald, Christy Mathewson, plus dates of Congress debt reduction, sewing machine patents, Edison’s phonograph, War with Spain end, Ponzi arrest, and other cultural figures with brief biographical hints and reflections on character.
A university historian argues current international relations are misrepresented by State Department secrecy. He says studying past documents clarifies today’s issues and roots of trouble, and that restricting access mirrors Nazi-like control. Ignorance is kept by policy, not by necessity.
A meditation using Luke 15 1 8 and the parable of the widow. The piece contrasts the unjust judge with patient persistence in daily life including insurance sales and advertising, asking if praying Christians will be outlasted in perseverance. It suggests believers should imitate steadfast prayer rather than resist endless appeals.
A reflective note on how adaptability paired with restraint prevents overbearing behavior from derailing a prosperous life. It warns that unchecked schemes or double dealing threaten fortunes and stability.
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, founded in 1910 with ten million dollars, has spent seventeen million and retains about twelve million still in hand.
The Chicago gambling under Billy Skidmore appears to be challenged by federal efforts led by Frank Murphy. The discussion ties Zangara to Capone era tactics and notes Moe Annenberg inquiries. Skidmore’s farm ventures prompted initial trouble as IRS scrutiny grows alongside grand jury probes.
The White House backed Chicago probes, selecting William J. Campbell as U S District Attorney. Campbell, under Cardinal Mundelein's ally Bishop Shiel, faces a grand jury probe into income tax evasion involving Moe Annenberg and Bill Skidmore, amid city boss tensions.
Internal Revenue agents shadow Bully Skidmore and observe sleek roadsters entering his junkyard. Car owners admit weekly visits to Skidmore under questioning about purchases of eggs, as part of a broader gambling operation probe.
The article alleges Billy Skidmore acted as payoff man for Chicago Democratic machine, funneling gambling profits to an organization that backed Roosevelt in Chicago. It clarifies no funds went to Mayor Edward J Kelly, but to ward heelers who boosted Cook County votes. The piece portrays Murphy grand jury actions as threatening New Deal strength in Illinois.
The city faces a crippling $15 million gap in current expenses and relies on WPA and PWA funding. City officials fear payless days and potential teacher salary shortfalls as leaders secretly consulted Attorney General Murphy. A notable group discussed private investigators to pressure officials and finish reform begun by the New Deal.
Avon Lake August 12 announcement states the Avon Lake Sewing Society will not meet Thursday August 17 and no meeting will be held during August.
Lake Shore Union members were dinner guests of Mrs. A. J. Hain. Guests included Mrs. J. Green of Lorain Mrs. C. E. Ellis and Mrs. Tom Woods of Lake road. Officers elected were President Mrs. A. J. Hain Secretary Mrs. Robert Osborne Vice President Mrs. William Franklin and Treasurer Mrs. Martin Corlett. The next meeting is September 13 at Mrs. Robert Doughty’s Lake road.
On August 18 at Knoxville Tennessee Mr and Mrs Paul Mc Campbell and their children Claude and Clarence left for Tennessee. Eighteen relatives will stay at a cottage in the Smoky Mountains Sun sine Tenn for two weeks vacation.
Mrs. Jim Butterworth hosted Women’s League members and finalized plans for a card party to be held Thursday at 1 P M on the lawn of Mr and Mrs Art Redding on Center road. If rain arrives the event moves to Park Hall and the public is invited.
Miss Elien Teylor visits sister Mrs. Mabel Mitchell in Lakewood. Leonard Neltles of Stop 42 and wife announce birth of a baby girl at Mt. Sinai Hospital Cleveland on Tuesday. Pauline Katterhenry and June Snyder return from a ten day Dude ranch trip in Montana. Mrs. Matt Gabel on sick list. Joan Brooks of Cleveland visits cousin Royalda West. H A Aschinger and son Henry of Columbus spend several days with Jim Butterworth family.
Mrs Curtis Duff hosted a Kresge Club gathering on Thursday afternoon with lunch at 1 PM. Prizes went to Mrs Margaret Theis en, Mrs Robert Doughty, and Mrs Art Hinz. Next meeting is in two weeks with Mrs Martin Corlett in Bay Village.
Metlakatla Alaska where the island Annette is the main town is said to be the only U S territory where white men work for Indians. The island is occupied by Indians except for 11 white workers including a policeman a doctor about six teachers a cannery superintendent and two ministers.
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