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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1938

Page

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City Council Approves Funds and Nearby Franchises

City council last night appropriated 10000 to various funds certified available by County Auditor C S Kelser, with 4670 for police salaries and equipment. They seek 67000 tax distribution advance and pass a third reading to create a police and fire equipment fund. Gas franchise with Ola Fuel Gas expires December 7 and discussion moves to the gas committee. Street repairs proposed on Third street and gambling machine ordinances gain time for review. A vandal danger report claims a Clark Street building is dangerous, and a night committee considers midnight closing for clubs. Bad 17th street road conditions noted in lobby report.

C. S. Kelser ALC Schilleman Council Solons N. Black Ola Fuel Gas Black Jaceph Q. Petra Elmer Nelson Third Street Cornellmant Leonard Fowls James Scott Clark Street Amexor Asaph Jones Scott 17Th Street

Indictments Against Medical Societies

A federal grand jury indicted the American Medical Association and three medical societies along with two individuals for anti trust violations. Named defendants include Morris Fishbein of Chicago and leaders of the Medical Society of the District of Columbia, Harris County Medical Society of Texas, and the Washington Academy of Surgery. Also charged were William Dick Cutter Rosco Genung Leland Olin West and William Creighton Woodward.

Washington American Medical Association Pr. Morris Fishbein Chicago AMA Medical Society of the District of Columbia Harris County Medical Society of Texas Washington Academy of Surgery William Dick Cutter Rosco Genung Leland Olin West Wiliam Creighton Woodward

Weather headline for Ohio shows cloudy with mixed precipitation

The Ohio forecast notes cloudy skies with light rain or snow in the east tonight and in the extreme south Wednesday. Slightly warmer in the southeast tonight, colder in the west and north on Wednesday. High pressure dominates the South Atlantic and Northern Plains, with disturbances across the West and Northeast.

Ohio South Atlantic States Plains States Lake Superior Texas California Alberta New England Pacific Coast United States Atlantic States Lake Region Canadian Prairies

Girl Thought Lost In Equador Jungles Is Safe

Miss Bernice M. Goetz, 2y year old explorer, believed lost in Ecuador jungles, has sent word by letter and cablegram that she is safe and en route home. She was deserted by porters, delays from a crashed plane, and missed the New York-bound boat. her mother says she survived a grim ordeal and was aided by another expedition across to safety.

Cleveland Bernice M. Goetz Ecuador Panama Goetz New York Tyo Abs. Henrys G. Goetz

Boost Cost Of Fire Protection In Carlisle Two

Carlisle township council raised the flat rate fire protection to 730 a year from 480 citing 40000 worth of new equipment. Critics feared liabilities on Carlisle runs and questioned cross subsidies for Elyria residents. The ordinance passed as an emergency despite objections and may prompt AG opinion or legislative action.

Carlisled Carlisle Elmer Nelson Seward N. Black Nelson Black Elyria Leonard Fowls

Call for Open Minded Thinking From Educators

Dr. C. L. Anspach president of Ashland College urged Lorain County educators to avoid ingrained pattern thinking at a monthly Elks Club meeting. He argued for open minds and illustrated how fixed patterns impede change, leading to resistance. A round table on school issues followed with all superintendents and principals present. The next gathering on January 31 at Vincent School will feature Dr. C. D. Burtt of Oberlin College speaking on Student Government.

C. L. Anspach Ashland College Lorain County Elks’ Club Dr. Anspach Vincent School C. D. Burtt Oberlin College

Agitation Grows Over Strong British Policy In Cabinet Stir

London reports a cabinet revolt threat centered on rearmament clashes. Junior ministers push for resignations of Hore Belisha Inskip Runciman and Winterton, aiming to force Chamberlain to back a stronger air force and navy ahead of Mussolini visit. Other leaders named include Hudson, Dufferin and Ava, Strathcona, Royal, Crookshank, and Weversham. Predictions of a cabinet reshuffle in the new year circulate.

London Neville Chamberlain Leslie Horebelisha Thomas Inskip Wiscount Runciman Earl Winterton A. W. M. Hudson Transport Ministry Marquess of Dufferin and Ava Colonial Office Lord Strathconan Mr. Royal War Office H. F. C. Crookshank Board of Trade Earl of Weversham Ministry of Agriculture Horebelisha Benito Mussolini Chamberlain Adolf Hitler Mussolini

Grall seeks new trial in bribery case

Former Sheriff William Grall and co defendant Maxine Barbour were indicted on bribery charges. Grall's attorney Henry G. King filed a 14 point motion for new trial alleging absence of Barbour testimony and errors in court rulings and jury charge. Trial judge Huston had indicated the motion would be overruled. Grall began an indeterminate sentence of one to ten years for taking bribes related to operating an immoral house.

William Grall Henry G. King Maxine Barbour Gral Charles H. Huston Mansfield Grall Miss Barbour Penny Morgan

Senator Clark Opposes US Rearmament Plan

Senator Clark of Missouri denounced the expansive rearmament drive saying current naval strength can defend the Western Hemisphere. Speaking on radio he warned that higher armaments could pull the nation into war and urged adherence to neutrality and non entangling alliances before expanding arms programs.

Washington Sen. Clark Senate United States Clark

Blaze Destroys Maryland Cottage at Orphans Home

TIFFIN Ohio December 20 A fire at the National Orphans Home of the Junior Order United American Mechanics destroyed the Maryland cottage. Two firemen were injured and the 60 boys inside were at school when the attic blaze started. Cause blamed on wiring short circuit.

Tiffin Maryland National Orphans Junior Order of United American Mechanics Fred Phillips Carl Oswald Frank Steur Edward Miller George Smith Fire Department National Orphanage

Directors Of Drug Firm To Be Questioned By State and Feds

New York December reports state nine of the 17 directors of McKesson and Robbins are summoned to a public hearing as investigators probe how the Musica brothers gained control and defrauded stockholders of about 18 million dollars over a decade. Federal grand juries pursue bootlegging gun running and tax evasion links while indictments against surviving brothers add up to millions in alleged theft and fraud.

New York State Fraud Bureau McKesson and Robbins, Inc Musica Brothers Musica Philip Musica Maria Louise Musica Federal Grand Jury Chase National Bank Maria Girard Maria Musica Federal Reserve Bank Brian McMahon United States Congress Brooklyn F. Donald Coster Who's Who Italy Thomas E. Dewey McKesson and Robbins Coster-Musica W. W. Smith and Company Arthur Musica George Vernard Dewey Frederick Wingersky Boston State Attorney General New York City McKesson-Robbins Asst Ambrose McCall Irene Greenberg Joseph Ruggiere Montreal Canada Brownstein Wingersky Acme Telephoto

Elyria Plans Note Issue for Relief Funds on City Charge

Elyria city council will meet December 28 to authorize notes to finance direct relief, later repaid by county commissioners on January 1. Mayor Petro sad expresses belief funds will cover the year unless relief needs rise, while county control debates loom as state lawmakers consider county obligation for relief.

Elyria Joseph Q. Petro William Klebold Council Harvey Cheney Ohio League of Municipalities Ernest E. Holmes Holmes

Mrs Gilman to Head City Relief Program Starting January 1

Marie S Gilman of Associated Charities will supervise relief when city takes over January 1. Relief center will be at her office in the Masonic Temple. Officials say one full time worker and possibly a part time worker needed for 154 cases.

Marie S. Gilman Associated Charities Elyria Joseph Q. Petro

Hundreds Die As Europe's Cold Wave Ravages Continent

London reports a severe cold spell across Europe causing suffering for millions and hundreds of deaths. Temperatures drop to 40 degrees below zero, with snow storms, frozen hoses hindering fires, ships icebound, and wolves scavenging near Carpathian villages. Britain records twenty five deaths. Poland reports seventy frozen, and Jewish refugees count ten dead on the Polish German frontier. Romania and Hungary report isolated fatalities.

London Europe British Isles Carpathian Mountains Great Britain Lodz Poland Ruminia Hungary

Rabbi Describes German Anti Jewish Campaign To Elyria Club

Rabbi Loth ar Lubasch of Agudath Achim Bnay Abraham spoke to Elyria Exchange Club members about anti Jewish actions in Germany. He recounted his synagogue and cemetery desecration, his arrest and public march, and argued the campaign stemmed from a hostile philosophy conflicting with democracy. He contrasted German prejudice with Goering's stirring speech and noted propaganda, limited German participation, and restrictions on Jewish professionals and businesses.

Germany Elyria Exchange Club Lothar Lubasch Agudath Achim Bnay Abraham Lubaseh United States Japan Lubasch Goering

Bricker To Be Inaugurated January Ninth

Governor elect John W. Bricker will be inaugurated as Ohio's 54th governor at 2 p.m. January 9 with Chief Justice Carl V. Weygandt administering the oath. Bricker will deliver the inaugural address followed by a public reception in the state house rotunda. The ceremony begins at 12:30 with Bricker taking office after fellow officials also take oaths. Proceedings will be broadcast and a nine a.m. reception for distinguished guests will be held at a downtown hotel. The arrangements committee includes Robert H. Wolfe Ed D Schorr and Donald C. Power.

Columbus John W. Bricker Ohio Carl V. Weygandt State Supreme Court Bricker Statehouse Thomas J. Herbert Cleveland Don H. Ebright Akron Earl Griffith Gilead Paul M. Herbert

Elderly Man’s Body Found In Well On Farm

Wilmington dispatch reports a 60 year old man with a skull fracture found in a well on an unoccupied Sabina area farm. George Douglas owned the farm. Douglas and two prospective tenants discovered the body. State officials from the Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation aided Clinton County authorities in identifying the victim and investigating a suspected murder.

Wilmington C.E State Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation Clinton County Sabina E. J. Yantis Fred P. Dengler London J. E. Hodson G. L. Schilling George Douglas Douglas

Two Arrested In Traffic Check Up

Deputies Chalmer Davidson Joseph Gusik Michael Bulzomi John Hudak and Albert Stebbins checked traffic on Route 20 between here and Oberlin from 7 to 8 30 p m stopping several hundred cars. Arrest summons were issued to Robert T Adams of LaGrange and Joseph C Peni of Cleveland charged with driving without a tail light.

Carl R. Finegan Chalmer Davidson Joseph Gusik Michael Bulzomi John Hudak Albert Stebbins Here Oberlin Robert T. Adams LaGrange Joseph C. Peni Cleveland

Craft Crashes Near destination at Boerne Texas

Four servicemen died last night when a Coast Guard plane exploded and crashed near Boerne. Pilot Lieut Lyons, Ensign Teague, Rupert H. Germaine, and George C. Latham perished. Lyons and Germaine were from El Paso. the aircraft originated from the El Paso Coast Guard base en route to Kelly Field near San Antonio. Investigators could not immediately determine the cause. Residents reported a plane explosion as it passed overhead, with the impact in a pasture at the town’s edge. A parachute was attached to Lyons.

Boerne Tex United States Armed Services Coast Guard el Paso Coast Guard Kelly Field San Antonio Justice of the Peace H. L. Davis Lyons

Opposition To Continuation Of Spending Program

Two Democratic senators Adams of Colorado and Harrison of Mississippi urged curbs on recurring deficits. Adams backed taxing or cutting federal outlays and called for slowing expenditures to close the revenue gap after the $3.25 billion spending bill. Harrison, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, warned against continuing deficits and favored policies that spur private employment over ongoing relief programs.

Washington U.E Adams Colo Harrison Miss Senate Senate Finance Committee Detroit

Two Injured In Traffic Accidents

Two people were treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital last night for injuries from traffic crashes. Agnes Henke, 61, of 509 Fremont Street, suffered multiple lacerations and possible broken ribs when a car she rode in tipped over at North Ridge and Case roads at 7 p m. She was taken to the hospital by Edward Thiesen and Thomas Wolfe. Floyd Zacharias, 33, of Gratton, was treated for minor injuries after a car driven by her husband collided with a car driven by J A Schoenherr at Middle Avenue and Third Street at 6 15 p m. Cars driven by C H McLaughlin and E M Shultz at 402 Oxford Avenue were damaged in a Broad Street collision yesterday.

Elyria Memorial Hospital Agnes Henke Fremont Street North Ridge Case Roads Case Road Edward Thiesen Thomas Wolfe Sheriff Department Floyd Zacharias Gratton J. A. Schoenherr Middle Avenue Third Street C. H. McLaughlin E. M. Shultz Oxford Avenue Broad Street

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