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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1939
Page
4
The article defends rigorous Senate inquiry into federal judicial nominees, urging thorough, independent fact-finding before confirmation. It stresses high character as essential, warns against perfunctory approval, and argues prevention of unfit judges is vital for the judiciary’s integrity.
General Dawes argues that peace in Europe may emerge from ongoing talks among Britain Germany and Italy. He notes a powerful current against war affecting both dictatorships and democracies and urges leaders to pursue peace as self interest and ethics alike. The text cites the Versailles aftermath as warning of war’s wreckage.
A National Emergency Council report shows the federal government holds roughly 20 percent of U S land including forests public buildings and an increasing number of homes farms and business properties seized after defaults on HOLC Farm Credit and RFC mortgages The piece argues against government participation in lending and calls for rapid withdrawal and disposal of foreclosed properties.
Lorain county residents face income tax filing as Congress contemplates higher revenue. Treasury officials doubt big gains from taxing the rich and prefer raising levies on middle and lower brackets or lowering exemptions. The piece argues direct and indirect taxes shift burden to ordinary citizens, urging cuts in government costs to avoid higher taxes, cautioning the public about fiscal policy and its impact on the average taxpayer. A separate note cites Hitler and Schacht in a critique of democratic reactions to fiscal lapses.
In Midtown Manhattan, Bethesda Missionkyrka serves Swedish residents from 30th to 50th streets while migration pushes Swedes outward. Pastor Benedictus J. Thoren guides services in Swedish and English as congregants balance heritage with English use. Christmas remains peak season and migration eyes future relocation.
Last night the service board elected W F Barres street commissioner ending a long deadlock. Council scheduled April 30 for a bond vote of 1 million dollars to improve waterworks and enlarged city garbage collection. Traffic crash on Cleveland Road caused injuries and a vehicle fire before rescue.
Voice of the People from Elyria urges residents to buy from local merchants and Elyria factories to keep money in the community. The letter praises local businesses for contributing to welfare groups and civic improvements, and stresses loyalty to Elyrians buying Elyrian goods. Joseph Stevko signs from 536 Furnace St.
The Revenue Act of 1938 sets a 4 percent normal tax on net income after credits such as personal exemption and dependents. An earned income credit equals 10 percent of earned net income but not exceeding 10 percent of net income. Surtax applies to surtax net income over 4000 with brackets: 0 to 4000 no tax. 4000 to 6000 at 4 percent. 6000 to 8000 at 18.5 percent plus 80. 8000 to above at higher brackets, up to a 75 percent maximum for amounts over 5,000,000. Many taxpayers err by misapplying credits.
Anniversaries list notable births and deaths from 1683 to 1936 including Judah Monis, John Bachman, Mark Hopkins, Georg Brandes, John Mitchell, Richard Boleslawski. Today in history items cover events from 1861 Confederate state organization to 1936 Nazi chief death, with several milestones in between.
A compilation of birthdays for notable figures including Dr. Ernest O. Holland Col Charles A. Lindbergh and Rear Admiral David F. Sellers with locations and ages. Also notes Canada’s first woman senator Catrine R. Wilson born in Montreal and a February 4 horoscope with tax calculation examples and guidance on Form 1040 instructions for earned income credit and surtax.
A reflection on reading St. Luke 9 49 56 about finding God through service to others. Disciples sought fire when village folk rejected them yet Jesus urged restraint. The piece stresses personal surrender, Christlike charity, and support for social workers amid heart breaking social problems.
The passage describes women born on this day as benevolent and sympathetic yet ambitious. It links success in business with worldly abundance and notes a tendency for twins in female offspring. The tone mixes favorable character and potential family outcomes.
A 1939 note describes a reader's degree indicating a thoughtful sensitive nature. It notes such individuals are drawn to unusual topics and capable of good, citing that many great preachers and writers were born under these traits.
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