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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1934
Page
6
The passage looks ahead to 1935 with optimism and self reflection. It urges a fresh start turning over a new leaf and setting goals while learning from past mistakes. It emphasizes inventory time surveying the past year and hoping for health and prosperity.
The Nation awaits President Roosevelt's January message amid interest in his budget stance. Earlier campaign remarks stressed economy and a balanced budget, highlighting family finance, reduced federal spending, living within income, sound currency, and a pledge of firm fiscal discipline in government.
A Van Nuys column argues individuals must self-diagnose finances and act to avoid repeated debt cycles. It criticizes leaders and government for overreliance and urges frugality, debt reduction, and prudent self management to attain lasting economic health.
A year end review notes strong DOJ and police efforts in 1934 against gangsters, kidnappers, and killers. It cites Dillinger Floyd Nelson as removed by federal agents, reports 29 major kidnappings with 27 solved, two death penalties, and sixteen life sentences, attributing success to direct action and vigilance.
A collage of random lines shows overheard chatter about wine, dandelions, fashions, groceries, and a courtroom ending with a girl noticed among exiting people. The fragmentary dialogue hints at relationships and daily routines through short exchanges and a closing scene outside the trial.
A humorous exchange reveals a writer sold a short love story to the jury for $2,000. A census taker chats with a boy, compliments his wit, and the boy lists seven brothers and eight sisters, joking about the stork visiting often.
A column lists anniversaries and birth deaths of figures such as Peter Boener Moravian bishop and Pennsylvania pioneer born in Germany 1712 Thomas Macdonough 1783 George Meade 1815 Mary W H Terhune 1831 John F Philips 1831 Tasker Bliss 1853 Albert E Steener 1862 with today in history events from 1773 Montgomery killed Quebec 1781 Laurens released 1796 Baltimore city incorporated 1925 Munsey donation to Met Museum 1931 Finland ends prohibition
Harry S New of Indianapolis is noted for serving as Postmaster General under both Harding and Coolidge. The obituary lists his prior role as a U S Senator.
The Daily Express reports in a Warsaw dispatch that Gregory Zinoviev and Leon Kamenev, once leading figures in communism, were banished to Solovetski Island in the White Sea. Stalin reportedly ordered exile without trial after accusing them of plotting to overthrow the government.
A list of notable birthdays contains Dr Ralph Hetzel president of Pennsylvania State College and Natl Asso of State Universities born Merrill Wisconsin 76 years ago Prof Frank A Pearson of Cornell authority on agricultural economy adviser to the President born Topeka Kansas 47 years ago Dr Robert G Aitken director of Lick Observatory born Jackson California 70 years ago Pola Negri actress born Poland 35 years ago Prof Colin G Fink of Columbia University electrochemist born Hoboken New Jersey 53 years ago John Po Barry journalist born Boston 6 years ago Dr Marion E Park president Bryn Mawr College born Andover Massachusetts 59 years ago.
A terse moral urging humility of spirit for natives today. It emphasizes patient effort over force or guile, suggesting proper use of the day’s powers will bring success.
U S Consul General Douglas Jenkins renews efforts to free Elsa Sittel held since last Monday in Waldmohr Nazi jail on a charge of derogatory remarks about Hitler. Consul G A Makinson visits Sittel, reports she is well cared for. Slated action may wait until midweek due to New Year holiday.
Chef Georges Gimon challenges Henri Charpentier's claim to invent Crepe Suzette arguing the creator was too young and that true mastery requires years of experience. He recounts 1893 preparations for Victoria’s Jubilee and objections to alleged accidental origins involving the Prince of Wales.
Moscow reports a richly carved stone tomb in Mtzchet, Georgia, believed to honor an ancient chieftain. The tomb features a dancing fawn motif linked to Bacchus and a silver Parthian coin bearing King Gogarzes, dating likely to the first century A.D.
Polly the parrot, famed for excess, died in London after spending more than half of a $1,575 bequest from Mrs. Ellen Hen rietta Harris in 1901. Three hospitals intended the funds, but courts ruled Polly could do as she pleased with the money.
A reading of postwar sentiments shows widespread disillusionment following World War II. Citizens express skepticism toward leadership and institutions as the public contemplates future conflicts and societal rebuilding.
St Pierre Island, ten miles off Newfoundland, has faced three major fires that destroyed the cathedral, hospital and courthouse and threatened oblivion. Despite devastation, residents rebuilt repeatedly and plan to restore the 118 year old Government House as recovery efforts continue.
The entry cites a town measuring square miles with a 1931 population of 3743 and notes 24 foggy days exceeding 100 in the year.
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