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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1938
Page
4
A brief portrait of Justice Benjamin N. Cardozo highlighting his liberal leanings and cautious approach to New Deal legality. It notes his frequent opposition in key cases, his pivotal 1937 rulings sustaining social security provisions, and his belief in balancing objectives with constitutional methods.
Washington observer says President Roosevelt plans a reorganization bill when Congress reconvenes, arguing public demand supports it while many oppose only a portion of the bill. The piece contrasts New Deal aims with Hoover era power shifts and notes debate over centralizing authority in federal boards.
A feature on Antonio Ajello, celebrated candlemaker of Sorrento lineage, who crafted over a billion candles and created the world’s tallest candle. His works included bespoke designs priced at 410000, with perfumes like lilac and sandalwood. His memorial in Pompeii will burn for centuries, filling churches with orange blossom scent.
A report from Carville Louisiana notes the erection of a $7 million hospital for leprosy treatment and care. The piece praises humane efforts against leprosy from Damien to modern times and contrasts progress with past cruelties. It also comments on international politics and societal attitudes of the era.
The era's top political undercurrents reveal a brewing feud between President Roosevelt and James A. Farley. Farley, powerful Democratic boss, quietly aims to control the party and the White House agenda. Roosevelt, still popular, faces a testing internal power dynamic as Farley maneuvers for influence, potentially seeking a future leadership role while balancing loyalty to the New Deal.
In Redlands California Epicureaniem reports a band of desert enthusiasts barbecued a wild burro. They claim the meat was sweeter than a young roast pig and superior to beef. The region’s hills and mountains in Riverside County and Imperial Valley host small bands of wild burros descended from prospector-era stock.
A scrambled date dense notice lists anniversaries and historical tidbits. It mentions figures from American journalism, politics, and culture with birth and death details, including Mirabeau B. Lamar, Amos Kendall, James Woolson, Sarah Porter, Henry W. Davis, and John Prindle Scott, with scattered event references from 1738 to 1918 and a midwestern publisher note.
The fragment recalls 1 John 2 1 and urges Christs followers to face sin directly with Jesus Christ as the advocate with the Father. It emphasizes living rightly and overcoming sin as key duties for believers.
Distress from disobeying Christs command stems more from fallen nature than ignorance. We must realize our great responsibility and simple rules to follow. Even when failing we may restart. Christ is our advocate offering a new chance. Battle parties where liquor is allowed in London after legal years face attack under a 1669 law.
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