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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1939

Page

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Sensible Democrats Urge Ousting Radicals in Party

A public plea for sensible Democrats to remove radicals from party control surfaces as conservatives attack the New Deal. Reported fears of German Italian moves abroad threaten Roosevelt's seagoing vacation, with talk of 1940 politics and possible GOP gains if conservatives prevail.

Washington Lln Roosevelti Panama Canal Houston Caribbean Sea Roosevelt O'Connor John J. O'Connor New York Patrick H. Drewry Congressional Elections Committee United Press Bayport N. Y Country Place John N. Garner James A. Farley Cordell Hull Son Bennett Champ Clark D. Mo Garner Mr. Roosevelt Jesse P. Wolcott House Republican Committee China

Weather in Ohio Turns Colder With Light Snow Likely

Cloudy and much colder tonight with light snow in the northeast portion. Partly cloudy and colder in the east portion. A disturbance moved from Town to the St. Lawrence Valley, bringing southerly winds and higher temperatures in the central valleys, followed by moderate to heavy precipitation from Louisiana to the St. Lawrence. High pressure sits over the Northern and Central Plains this morning.

Ohio St. Lawrence Valley Louisiana St. Lawrence Plains

Nevada Underbids Montana In Divorce Trade Push

Carson City reports state Senator Will Cobb proposing a bill to reduce Nevada’s divorce residency from six weeks to four, aiming to beat Montana’s shorter requirement. Montana’s legislature already passed a similar measure, now awaiting the governor, while Nevada lawmakers weighed undercutting the move to keep revenue from unhappy tourists.

Carson City Nev Upstate Will Cobb Montana Nevada Cobb

Lorain Man Killed Near Huron In Auto Skid

Frank Rogers 29 commodore of the Lorain Yacht Club died when his car skidded into a ditch near Huron after attending a yacht function meeting in Huron Saturday night. Police think he may have fallen asleep. He lived in Lorain and worked for American Crucible. Survived by his mother sister and brother. Funeral set for St. Anthony's Church at 9 a.m. tomorrow.

Lorain St. Anthony's Church Frank Rogers American Crucible Products Company

Vermilion-on-the-Lake Vote Denied by Judge

Common Pleas Judge Guy B. Findley refused to issue a restraining order against Friday’s election on forming Vermilion-on-the-Lake village. Cornelius Wright sought to stop the vote, while Vermilion-on-the-Lake Development Co and village supporters push for police protection and district benefits. The locale covers about a mile of lake frontage and areas south of Lake Road. Brownhelm Township would lose tax funds if incorporated.

Vermilion-on-the-Lake Common Pleas Guy B. Findley Cornelius Wright Wright Richard Horan Elyria Robert Ross Cleveland Vermilion Meyers Lake Canton Brownhelm Lake Road

New Anti Lynchng Bill Is Introduced

Senator W Warren Barbour of New Jersey introduced in the Senate today an anti lynching bill modeled after prior proposals. The measure aims to deter mob violence and provide federal penalties, signaling a shift in national crime policy amid ongoing civil rights debates.

Washington Sen W. Warren Barbour N. J Senate

Italy Reports 30 000 Troops Sent To Libya

The Italian government told British Ambassador Lord Perth on February 8 that 30 000 reinforcements had been sent to the Italian Garrison in Libya. In the House of Commons, Undersecretary R A Butler announced the figure as debate opened on potential British aid to France in case of war. Chamberlain avoided comment on Franco negotiations but affirmed no plan to sponsor settlement terms. The debate also touched on broader rearmament and joint Anglo French plans and rumors of a Franco Hitler Mussolini meeting.

London Lord Perth Libya R. A. Butler House of Commons Neville Chamberlain France Chamberlain Francisco Franco Commons Europe Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Berlin United Press

Swan to be dismissed March 1 amid protests

C H Swan, superintendent of the Graf ton prison farm, will be removed March 1 and transferred to Mansfield Reformatory as a guard. Swan, a Democrat, was appointed three years ago, with the post triggering classified civil service. Protests were sent by the North Eaton Grange to Welfare Director Charles Sherwood and Governor Bricker.

C. H. Swan Grafton Prison Farm Mansfield Reformatory Swan Grafton Institution Charles Sherwood John W. Bricker North Eaton

Alms Box Theft Halted at Trinity Church

The alms theft at Trinity Church in Columbus was stopped today. Pastor Dr. Anson Phelps Stokes installed a box allowing coins to drop into a secure box in the church basement.

Columbus, CO U.R Trinity Church Anson Phelps Stokes

Ironton Banker Homer M. Edwards Dies at 55

Homer M. Edwards, 55, former Lawrence County prosecutor and longtime Ironton banker, died Sunday in Trenton. He served as secretary to the late Frank and held notable roles in local government and banking.

Tronton Homer M. Edwards Ironton Lawrence County Frank

Freak Rail Wreck Kills Two In Iowa Crash

Federal and state investigators will meet in St Paul tomorrow to probe a freak accident near Council Bluffs Iowa where a runaway freight engine derailed four cars and crashed into a Chicago and Great Western passenger train. The passenger engineers Henry Miller and Art Sellars of Clarion Ia were killed, 22 injured.

Great Western Harlan Iowa Acme Council Bluffs Lbi St. Paul Here Chicago and Tennant Omaha Minneapolis Ed Sharp John Anderson Henry Miller Art Sellars Clarion

Nabakowski Renamed to Lorain County Trustees Board

August Nabakowski of Amherst was re appointed to the Lorain County Children's Home board of trustees at Oberlin for five years in a unanimous decision. The action confirms Nabakowski as a county trustee overseeing the home and its operations.

August Nabakowski Amherst Lorain County Oberlin

Revolt Fails as Peru Leaders Clash at Palace

In Lima on February 20 6p local time government forces detained numerous civilians and military suspects after a brief abortive revolt led by Gen Antonio Rodriguez minister of interior. Gen Cirilo Ortega suspected co leader and Rodriguez died along with a police officer two civil guards and a Japanese. President Benavides vacationed as loyal troops surrounded the palace and a tense standoff continued with Gen Rodriguez claiming the presidency.

Lima Peru Panoplico Antonio Rodriguez Union Revolucionaria Ciriloh Ortega Rodriguez Oscar R. Benavides Callao Pisca United Press Ortega Alejandro Ismodes Acevedo Ismodes Palace Europe Luis Iparraguirre Luiz Rizo Patron Iparraguirre Rizo Patron

Morgenthau Sees Slow Yet Steady 1939 Recovery

Treasury Secretary Morgenthau told a congressional committee that business is in a rest period but should show a slow but steady recovery through 1939. He backed a balanced budget, questioned deficit spending, and urged efficient, economical measures with safeguards for the needy.

Morgenthau Washington Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr United Press Federal Reserve Board Marriner S. Eccles Husmane

49 Cardinals End Nine Day Masses For Pope Pius XI

Vatican City February 20 The final novendiali mass was held for Pope Pius XI as 49 cardinals and Vatican diplomats gathered. Signals point to a divided Conclave with Democratic Liberal, Italian friendly, and religiously minded currents shaping potential choices amid anxiety over European war. American and French cardinals expected to lead the Democratic faction.

Vatican City Pius XI Vatican Dougherty Mundelein

Girl 7 Rescued From Burning Cleveland Heights Home

Dorothy Ann Voll, seven, was rescued from a smoky hallway in a suburban Cleveland Heights fire after losing consciousness. Fireman John T. Joyce found her with a gas mask and an inhalator revived her after 15 minutes. The dog Prince, a 32 year old Samoyed, stayed in the home and coughed from fumes.

Cleveland, G U.P Dorothy Ann Voll Cleveland Heights John T. Joyce Prince Samoyede

Man Injured By Hit-Skip Auto and 3 Others Hurt

Four persons were injured in weekend traffic incidents reported to police and sheriff offices. Charles Kinsey, 73, of Delmar Avenue South Amherst sustained a fractured skull and possible arm fracture after a hit and run on Route 49 near Elyria. he remained in satisfactory condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Others injured included Lloyd Haar 26 of Amherst with a severe neck laceration from a car crash on North Ridge road. Henry Wright 59 and George McClain 76 from Oberlin with minor injuries after being struck near Tremont Street. all were treated at local hospitals.

Charles Kinsey Delmar Avenue South Amherst Kinsey Elyria Memorial Hospital Elyria Jean Fridenstein R. D David Roger Williams Cleveland Street Lloyd Haar Maple Avenue Albherst North Ridge Road Vincent District Haar Albert McWilliam Amherst Hospital Pete Baiant Glen Rogers Motor Company Henry Wright West Avenue George McClain South College Street Oberlin Joseph Hancock West River Street Tremont Street McLain Wright iNo

Accident Victim Dies At Wellington

Mrs. Freda Clark 45 of Wadsworth died from a broken neck after a Route 18 crash at a Clarksfield bridge. Her husband John Clark 49 is hospitalized with back injuries and head wounds. Funeral arrangements pending. Mrs. Clark leaves a sister and two brothers.

Wellington Freda Clark Wadsworth Clarksfield John Clark Tolcedo C. F. Becketts Akron Clark Ashland Clark, Operated & Roan Ate Et Wade

Nye seeks ban on export of US aircraft and parts

Sen. Gerald P. Nye introduced legislation to restrict export of American made airplanes and parts after sales of over 76 planes to France. The measure aims to empower War and Navy departments to halt exports until not needed for U S defense, reflecting concern over French air missions and aid to France and Britain. Other defense items noted include calls for immediate air defense, more air bases, and debates on naval air bases funding and an emergency defense bill to boost Army Air Corps to 5,300 planes.

Washington Gerald P. Nye N. D France Nye Senate United States Great Britain War and Navy Departments H. H. Arnold Army Air Corps England Arnold National Aviation Forum Naval Aviation Arthur Cook House Rules Committee Roosevelt Naval Guam Senate Military Affairs Committee War and “Navy Departments Army Navy

Former A. E. F Leaders Reunite In Tucson

In Tucson three former American Expeditionary Forces leaders John J. Pershing Charles G. Dawes and James G. Harbord gathered at a hotel veranda for their annual reunion described by a spokesman as a meeting of old friends. They did not comment on current affairs. Pershing appeared bright despite illness last year. The reunions typically last several days.

Tucson Ariz John J. Pershing Charles G. Dawes James G. Harbord France Daaves Harbord Radio Corporation of America Pershing

Camden Plans War Memorial for Camden Township Veterans

John E. Davidson, Kipton- Davidson county commissioner and war chest treasurer, announced Camden Township plans a World War memorial to honor veterans. The fund, once about $398 at war’s end, has grown enough to finance a suitable memorial. Davidson faces delays arranging final details and wording.

Camden Township John E. Davidson Kipton- Davidson War Chest Fund Davidson Camden

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