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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1938

Page

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Demand for Clear U S Foreign Policy From Congress

Washington February 16 an amendment to the Naval Expansion Bill would define limits beyond which the United States Navy would not venture. Rep Frank Sinn Fein Ohio, asked to add language to require a clear foreign policy and avoid war scare tactics as hearings continued. Leaders criticized Admin policy and urged President Roosevelt to clarify aims in world affairs while debates on naval buildup emphasized a capable fleet to deter potential aggressors.

Washington United States Navy Frank C. Kniffin Ohio Iouse Naval Affairs Committee Anuiffin House Tan Nuiffin United States Mueseselt Fouserell Thespe Ll. Ren Willian E. Burak Tda Clark WW Woodward Wronklin Navy Yard America Ben Arthur Ht. Vandenberg Mich Poly State Department Roosevelt Dds Uhitec Atlantic Paewie Ayao Naval Affairs Pnimites Frank Saiffin D. C Pacific Hawaii New York Bornhad Vandenberg Congression Cordell Mull Naval Building Program

Weather report highlights slight temperature change

The Onto cloudy trend continues with little temperature variation tonight and Thursday. A weakening low over New Mexico moves into the plains as high pressure remains over Saskatchewan. General precipitation affects the eastern Rockies to the Mississippi, with snow in the northern plains and freezing rain from Kansas and Nebraska into Illinois. A drainage from northern Texas to Tennessee notes minor temperature shifts.

New Mexico E Plainy Saskatchewan Plains Rockies Mississippi Kanas Nebraska Illinois Texas Mnessee

Romeo Pump Co Plans To Enter New Fields

The Romeo Pump Company plans expansion beyond rotary fuel pumps for airplanes into diesels, burner fuels, refrigerators, gasoline pumps, and related industrial products. Beidler reports 1948 net income of 115 48 and surplus of 6840. Renovation and patents cost 232539 and 1507 respectively. New officers include Beidler as president, Hayden Eames as VP, Richard Kay as treasurer, and Miss Schulze as secretary.

Romeo Lere Lorain County Savings and Trust Company Eoow Beidler TUS Phat Hayden Eames Cleveland Richard Kay B. A. Schulze Kay F. 4. Stutz

No Code Of Honor In War Speaker Tells Rotarians

Dn W T Duncan pastor of the First Methodist Church of Lakewood spoke to the Elyria Rotary Club at the Elks Restaurant. He argued that once war is declared there can be no talk of peace and noted seven million draft age men must go to war or face jail. He said wartime ideals do not justify excuses to avoid participation.

Dn W. W. T. Duncan First Methodist Church of Lakewood Elyria Rotary Club Elks Restaurant

Grafton Man Suffers Severe Lacerations In Motorcycle Crash

Walter Prazek aged 23 of Grafton sustained severe scalp lacerations after a motorcycle collision with a culvert abutment on Route 82 near Columbia Center. Another Grafton youth, Elmer Prusha, rode with him but was not seriously hurt. the incident occurred around 12 15 P M yesterday and was reported to Berea Hospital.

Walter Prazek Grafton Berea Hospital Columbia Center Elmer Prusha Sheriff Department

Hospital Company To Hold Annual Meeting Tonight

The Elysia Wemu-Tial Hospital Company plans its annual meeting at 6:30 P M in the hospital dining hall. Frank Hoover, superintendent, reports R A Smythe will speak in tribute to founder Daddy Allen. The agenda includes election of six trustees for three years and eight company members.

Elysia Wemu- Tial Hospital Company Frank Hoover R.A. Smythe FL Oa Daddy Allen

Inquiry into Highway Dept Contracts in Ohio Senate Probe

The Ohio Senate Graft Investigating Committee pressed its inquiry into highway department contracts as city engineer E A Niple testified Grandview Heights paid 9 71 a cubic yard for T-135 hot mix, higher than state prices. He noted Upper Arlington paid 8 32, while state roads used inferior mixes. Varied bids raised questions about low pricing claims. The hearing continues with continued exposure of contract practices.

Columbus Franklin County Ohio Senate E. A. Niple Grandview Heights Upper Arlington Marble Cliff James Metzenbaum Highway Department van Wert Niple Metzenbaum

Roosevelt aims to raise prices to lift economy

President Roosevelt seeks higher commodity price levels via a government report on price structure. A panel including Ezra Ezrkiel and Jacob Viner discussed rapid analysis for a Friday briefing, with the aim of boosting prices on low items to restore balance. The Bureau of Labor Statistics noted wholesale price indices below 1926 levels, suggesting focus on adjustments across metals textiles materials foods and chemicals.

Washington Pel Thorp Roosevelt Mors Decui Ezrkiel Agriculture Jacob Viner Chicago University Tate Dowr Cenfer Tco Roosevelt Tuis Bureau of Labor Statistics

Fire Hazards And Defenses To Be Studied In Elyria

George Tatnall of Chicago an engineer for the National Board of Fire Underwriters is in Elyria to survey fire hazards and defenses. The study will assess city geography water facilities and fire fighting equipment and personnel. It aims to rate insurance risk and guide city improvements with a final report to officials and civic groups.

George Tatnall Chicago National Board of Fire Underwriters Elyria Thei

New Relief Law Explained To Local Officials

Officials will hear a presentation on the operation of the new state relief law at 9 am February 28 in the county commissioners' office. William H. Klebold, relief examiner for the state auditor's department, will explain how the law works to local officials and subdivisions.

County Commissioners' Office William H. Klebold State Auditor's Department Klebold

County Commissioners Endorse Hospital Contract After Delay

County commissioners yesterday approved a contract with Elyria Memorial Hospital for this year after a long delay. The agreement sets a daily rate of zero dollars, matching the prior year's payment.

Elyria Memorial Wognital

Health Ordinance Set to Start in Elyria on April First

Elyria boards delay start of a health ordinance requiring permits for all workers in food handling. The March 1 date is postponed to April 1 as many workers cannot complete required medical exams. A protest by local dealers occurred near City Hall urging revision, with Samuel Deutsch named spokesman for the group. A substitute ordinance proposed would impose fines for exposed workers and hold employers liable for violations, with details to be considered at the February 25 meeting.

Elyria Health Elyria Board of Health Court and Second Streets Nearly &0 Council Chamber City Hall Samuel Deutsch Elyria Neat Board of Health

Aunty Bennett to Celebrate 99th Birthday Friday

Mrs. F. A. Bennett known as Aunty Bennett will mark her ninety ninth birthday Friday. A New York native who moved to Michigan's lumber camps at 28, she kept a log cabin hotel for loggers and now lives with granddaughter Mrs. L. Schaf­er at 353 Cambridge Avenue. She reads magazines daily, hosts friends Friday afternoon and evening, and is the last of ten children with one son William Bennett in Cleveland and grandchildren in Elyria Columbus.

F. A. Bennett Wil Greee Mr. L. Schafer Cambridge Avenue Abe Bennett Lorain County William Cord Schafer Elyria Katherine Bennet Columbus Ghaac

Accuse Boys Of Making Coins Out of Lead

Three Elyria youths aged between ten and 15 were arrested by two Justice Department operatives with State Patrol aid on counterfeiting charges. They allegedly produced nickels dimes and quarters from lead and pewter, then used the coins in slot machines. Investigators recovered nine 26 cent pieces and four 10 cent pieces. The boys, linked to a month long scheme, were questioned at detective headquarters and to be transported to Cleveland for further proceedings.

Department of Justice A. J. Bower State Highway Patrol Cleveland Findlay

Farm Women Plan Achievement Day Program

Lorain County Farm Women convened to select six 1938 39 projects from a suggested list. Projects include clothing accessories electrical maintenance lighting emergency meals and color and design for dress. Miss Nellie Watts explained the outlines. J Wummel outlined extension work. plans include a county chorus and spring Achievement Day program.

Lorain County Nellie Watts State Home Agricultural Extension Service J. Wummel County Agricultural Extension Agent

Officials deny Lake Avenue School condemnation rumor

Two Elyria Township Board of Education officials denounce reports that the Lake Avenue School building is condemned and deny any move to shift all or part of the township into the Clearview district. They urge voters to investigate facts before petitioning, noting the Lake Avenue building is safe and that city tax rates and school funding implications would follow any transfer.

Lake Avenue Elyria Township Clearview L. H. Keller Elyria City Lakevenue City Board of Education Murray Ridge Ond

WPA Program In County To Be Expanded

County Engineer Harry L. Dunham outlined plans to expand WPA work in the county. Commissioners learned 125 more WPA workers would be added atop the existing 125, with projects to be prepared immediately. Current labor is on a $65,000 road drainage project covering 11 county roads. Proposed works include drainage along LaFayette road in Sheffield, ditch relocation on Indian Hollow road, widening South Amherst bridge on Route 59 for sidewalks, Abbe road bridge work in Sheffield village, and possible improvements to a ditch on oe 36th street in Sheffield.

Harry L. Dunham Dunham LaFayette Road Sheffield Indian Hollow Road Amherst Route 59 Abbe Road 36Th Street

British Government Faces Austria Events Involvement

London reports the British Government is gravely occupied with events in Austria and has agreed with France to make representations to Berlin and Vienna asking reassurances. The notice continues on page 2.

London Austria France Berlin Vienna

New Effort To Invoke Gag Rule Fails

Washington February 16 1907 The Senate defeated a second attempt to end the Anti Lynching Bill filibuster by invoking cloture. Majority Leader Alben Barkley said the measure would likely be shelved early next week as debate ends. Senate vote 42 for cloture 46 against. earlier attempt failed 37 to 51.

Washington Senate Alben W. Barkley Barkley Moniday

Lake Shore Coach Lines Bus Rights Appealed

State Supreme Court heard oral arguments over the utilities commission grant of bus operation rights replacing trolley service. Central Greyhound, Pennsylvania Greyhound and Buckeye Stages object to the certificate to Lake Shore Coach Lines Int. and to restrictions on their operations in the same territory. Lorain Motor Coach Co. sought to join the case amid questions of timeliness. The Lake Shore entities were tied to the Lake Shore Electric, under control of Cities Service interests.

Columbus State Utilities Commission Lake Shore Electric Railway State Supreme Court Central Greyhound Pennsylvania Greyhound Buckeye Stages Lake Shore Coach Lines Toemove Wesley L. Grills Lorain Lorain Transit Elyria Lorain Motor Coach Co Lake Shore Electric F. W. Coen Cleveland Cities Service Grills Supreme Court The Utilities Commission Grant Sandusky Toledo Fremont Southern Branch Ceylon Junction Norwalk Ralph Sanborn Daniel Armstrong

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