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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1936
Page
1
Washington reports 1935 federal outlays at 7.612 billion while revenues reach 3.857 billion, leaving a deficit of 3.755 billion. For 1936 fiscal year, predicted outlays reach 7.752 billion with revenue at 4.470 billion and a deficit around 3.282 billion. Public debt climbs to a record 29.557 billion by end of December 1935, up from 28.479 billion a year earlier.
United States lawmakers reconvening the 74th Congress moved two strict neutrality plans. The Senate Munitions Committee backed a cash and carry neutrality law to replace expiring peace safeguards. Officials cited White House support and talks among Wey Pittman Sam McReynolds and Cordell Hull, aiming for equal embargo application to all belligerents.
Elyria fire chief announces three transfers effective tomorrow and Sunday. Otto Stereman moves from Engine Two to Ladder One, O A Lysaght shifts from Hose One to Engine Two, and H A Vosburgh goes from Engine One to Engine Three. The changes follow the department policy to broaden familiarity with the service and city.
Steamer Evelyn of the Bull Line ran aground today on Rebeccas Shoals west of Key West Florida. Coast guard at Fort Lauderdale reported light pounding in about 200 feet of water with a small swell and no immediate danger to the vessel or crew.
Ohio weather remains cloudy with light rain late tonight or Saturday. It will change to snow and much colder conditions Saturday night with a sharp drop in temperatures.
The council approved a five minute debate limit per subject and two five minute rebuttals per day with public speakers introduced by a member. Nelson opposed as a minority voice. Debate rules for motions and adjournments also sparked discussion. New officials and committee assignments followed, with Mayor Baird urging quick action on the annual appropriation and White Way lighting.
Riverside Calif Jan 2 Army planes and 25090 CCC workers scour desert country near Death Valley for Lieut John T Helms missing since Monday after departing Hamilton Field for Marsh Field West Point graduate from Virginia Helms is described as a close friend of film actress Toby Wing Wing denies engagement status Capt Paul Wing confirms friendship and notes Toby Wing may be in Chicago
Seven Methodist Churches launch a drive to boost attendance starting this coming Sunday and running through February 14. Participating churches include First Church Lorain Medina Tiffin Norwalk Port Clinton Sandusky and First Church Elyria.
Building improvements estimated at 241120 were made in Flyria during 1935 per Building Inspector L P Kaiser annual report released today. There were 180 building permits, yielding 57215 in fees. Other permits included 326 electrical 91 plumbing and 58 sign, totaling 127520 in fees. December issued 11 permits with 70 in fees. December improvements valued at 4526. The estimated value of improvements in 1904 was 357620.
Seven people arrested in state liquor raids were fined by Common Pleas Judge D A Cook. Six Elyrians faced fines including Susie Chomi 38 of 269 West River Street with 350 and costs Louis Boros 44 of 110 West River 100 and costs Alice Kudloa 22 of 1706 West Avenue 125 and costs Joe Bara 54 of 124 Woodford Avenue 100 and costs Robert Nagy 28 of 534 Vulcan Street 350 and costs Barnabas Nagy 47 of 537 Irondale Avenue 100 and costs with 50 suspended and Frank Hastinger of Grafton read 35 and costs.
Washington report notes the Democratic party commands about a three to one majority in both Senate and House at the start of the second session of the 74th Congress. The Senate stands 65 Democrats, 24 Republicans, one Progressive, two Farmer-Laborites. one seat lost by death remains vacant. The House shows 224 Democrats, 186 Republicans, and 10 Farmer-Laborites after Rhode Island changes.
Elyria committee members Charles Sartor and Mrs Maude Billings coordinate Lorain County Democratic groups in arranging a Jackson Day banquet at 6 30 p m next Wednesday night at the Hotel Antlers Lorain. Prominent speakers and an extensive program are planned.
About 200 WPA workers, angry over unpaid wages from a Newport filtration project, raided a federal relief warehouse in Newport today. They seized 190 bags of flour and other items before police dispersed them. Checks for the filtration project workers had not been issued, while others had been paid. One man faced charges of disorderly conduct on a warrant by the warehouse supervisor.
Los Angeles reports say Thelma Todd’s death may have been suicide or murder. Grand jury foreman George Rochester said the evidence did not support accidental death and jurors planned to inspect Todd’s apartment hillside parade route and West’s adjoining quarters. Ida Lupino testified Todd was morose, challenging the notion of a gay mood.
Two people died in Akron traffic accidents today. Steven Lavo aged 14 was killed when a car struck his bicycle. Carl Byers 41, a truck driver, was struck as he stepped from his truck by a car driven by Frank Turner 24 of Orrville. Turner was questioned by police.
In Elyria on January 2 1936 the White Way appeared dusky as council did not re enact lighting laws. Downtown shoppers and police noticed the loss of illumination with 29 lamps at 1990 candlepower and 18 lamps at 600 candlepower replacing former brighter displays. Air traffic pilots likely saw reduced guidance as patrols tried to deter crime in the reduced lighting.
Cardiff correspondent confirms Col and Mrs Lindbergh and infant Jon are touring from Liverpool and will likely pause en route. They left the hotel by the servants’ elevator, jumped into a black limousine from the hotel garage, and drove away.
A band of 50 supporters of the Patman Inflation Bonus Bill agreed to press for earliest floor consideration of the $2,290,000,000 measure to pay veterans through new currency. They recessed until Monday to seek agreement with Vinson Bill advocates backed by three veterans organizations.
Chairman Sam WeReynolds of the House Foreign Affairs committee introduced the administration's permanent Neutrality Bill to keep the United States out of foreign wars. Senator Key Pittman, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations committee, promptly introduced the identical measure in the Senate.
Washington reports Representative John Steven Mc Groarty of California, once poet laureate, arrived to say some form of the Townsend Old Age Pension Plan will pass Congress this session.
An elevator in the House side of the Capitol slipped two floors but safety devices protected 15 congressmen riding to the opening session. No injuries were reported as the lawmakers continued to their destinations.
Rome dispatch reports Marshal Pietro Badoglio commander in chief in East Africa said there was nothing new on either front.
Grand jurors near completion of their session with payroll padding charges against H. E. Rehling, former county road foreman, who admitted taking about $500 in 1933 and 1934. Prosecutor Butler expected late afternoon finish as about a dozen cases remained. Witnesses for second degree manslaughter in Gerald Turner case to be heard. Turner involved in Route 58 crash that killed 28 year old Miss Thmaza beth Schandersky.
Mansfield Ohio January 3 Earl A McFarland new mayor announces the appointment of Merle D Unkle a 45 year old Toledo detective to succeed police chief William Lauer who resigns February 1 after 20 years. Laney to retire January 14 on pension. McFarland cites three factions as obstacle to appointment and grants Unkle authority for personnel changes.
Sen Frederick Steiner of Oregon threatened a congressional probe into what he called foolish expenditures by Rexford Tugwell s Resettlement Administration. He urged Congress receive a speedy report detailing the agency s activities since its organization and said he would seek an inquiry if not forthcoming. He declined to specify how the expenditures were made.
Dispensers of beer wine liquor and soft drinks with city licenses expiring this month were warned by Mayor's Clerk J G Schrock today to renew to avoid arrest for violation of the city ordinance.
In Cleveland two of fifteen patients from the Joanna Home for the Aged died from burns after a blaze of unknown origin destroyed the two story frame building. John Clark aged 76 and Joseph Petrolovitch aged 89 perished, while fourteen inmates were rescued. Neighbors aided in evacuation as fire crews fought a rapid blaze. Loss was estimated at five thousand dollars.
Washington January 3 steps to name a district federal judge to succeed the late Benson W Hough of Ohio were to be taken today Attorney General Homer Cummings asked Senator A Vic Donahhey D to confer with him and his assistants today relative to the appointment of a successor There are more than 50 applicants for the federal judgeship from which Senator Donahhey is expected to list three as bearing his recommendation It will rest with Cummings to select the man whose final approval must be given by President Roosevelt.
ST. LOUIS January 3 Three Ohio educational leaders were named vice presidents of science sections at the American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting. E. Wilkins of Oberlin College heads historical and philological sciences. W. E. Wickenden of Case School of Applied Science leads engineering. Joseph T. Wearn of Western Reserve University serves medical science.
The 74th Congress reconvened at noon with focus on major legislation including the Bonus Bill neutrality laws and the expected tidget message. President Roosevelt plans a 9 p.m. joint session broadcast amid political maneuvering, while Speaker Burns resists prolonged debate on recess.
The Church of Christ hosts a Church School Institute with large attendance. Will J. Foster outlines the week’s schedule with Florence Martin leading Junior and Primary groups, beginners at 4 p.m., Friday evenings feature Junior teachers and officers, and Saturday covers Young People. Night sessions occur in the church auditorium and all are invited.
Luther Chapman thirty five was found beaten in his locked garage in Carl ilse Ohio early today. He died after reaching Springfield city hospital. His wife discovered him in a pool of blood after he failed to return from a night shift at Crowell Publishing Co. A neighbor aided the search and entry. The crime shows signs of a struggle and several hard blows to the head.
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