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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1939
Page
6
The text recounts late 19th to 20th century practice of o shanghaiing sailors by drugging and forcing them aboard ships in the China trade with Shanghai as a principal port. It notes abducted men were compelled to sail, reflecting ruthless recruitment methods used on long voyages.
Boake Carter critiques U S policy on war planes to Japan and Britain arguing a double standard and urging consistency. He questions the wheat conference led by Wallace and Kennedy, noting maneuvering and resignations. He cites Tony Eden remarks on state power and individual rights, warning against state omnipotence in wartime policy. He advocates aero oil engine research to counter German gains and highlights diesel advances.
Behind the scenes talks focus on inviting President Cardenas to Washington to discuss oil disputes and broader issues between the United States and Mexico. Proponents say a Roosevelt Cardenas meeting could ease strain while caution remains over Germany’s influence and Mexican creditors.
A retrospective list notes key birthdays of historical figures born in various years including 1752 George Cabot Massachusetts merchant and senator died 1823. 1762 Nicholas Longworth Ohio landowner patron of the arts died 1863. 1815 Henry Halleck Union general born in Oneida County died 1872. 1834 Robert Hitt congressman born Urbana Ohio died 1906. 1886 Charles Shailer Smith bridge builder born Pittsburgh died 1886. 1859 William Roscoe Taylor Boston historian died 1923. 1864 Frank Bacon actor playwright born Marysville California died 1922.
A flood of telegrams inspired by Rev. Charles E. Coughlin urged Congress to keep the neutrality law and the arms embargo on Spain intact. Western Union and Postal Telegraph offices in multiple cities reported massive night-letter traffic to lawmakers. By 8 PM Washington had processed 18,000 telegrams. later flows surged to about 10,000 per hour before midnight, then 4,000 per hour after.
The writer recalls the Pruchnicki family fire in Sheffield Lake township where a father rescued his wife while a two year old died. the WPA worker is in serious burn injury. Neighbors aid the stricken family as the piece warns of fire hazards and reckless winter driving. A car crash near a river bank narrowly spared the driver. The column also notes Oberlin China students trekking to new locations amid Japanese invasion and reflects on New Year resolutions and winter driving safety.
The Central Statistical Board reports to Mr Roosevelt that 135,500,000 forms were required in 1987 across federal and state agencies. Businesses face mounting clerical burdens as laws create new reporting duties, with payrolls and wage data demanded across many agencies. Cutting red tape is urged to curb a mounting modern evil, as simplification could share data and reduce duplicate requests.
Philadelphia Zoo announced the names Wynken Blinken Nod for its new lion cubs with Faith Hope and Charity finishing close behind in a letter poll among city children.
A bishop hosts clergy for a Quiet Day to discuss faith but notes parishioners seek comfort instead of true experience. The piece warns that familiar church phrases may dull sincerity, turning worship into a sleeping ritual and masking a lack of transformative power. Jesus condemned such hollow religiosity and denounced its veneer of piety.
Avon Jan 16 The regular council meeting Jan 12 with all members present elected A J Bruder president pro tem. George L Jenkins janitor Town Hall E A Brown caretaker Fire siren Harry Gough cemetery Leo N Smith street commissioner approved. Advertise bids for 2000 tons slag. Adopt 1939 appropriation of 28103.32. Diedrich ditch laterals cleaning approved. No pay changes. Meetings set 2nd and 4th Thursdays.
A sequence of dated notes references Jacob Perkins in Newburyport as a nail cutting machine inventor. It marks Historic events including a 1872 General Jahe Bill, 1862 Knights of Columbus founding, 1909 South Magnetic Pole discovery, 1918 German finance minister remarks on troop reach, 1920 Prohibition in effect, and 1927 Toronto teen George Young winning a Wrigley prize after a long San Pedro Channel swim.
Dean Carl W Ackerman of Columbia University Journalism born Richmond Indiana 49 years ago Dr William M Jardine president Wichita Municipal University former agriculture secretary born Oneida County Idaho 60 years ago Rev Hall McAllister Griffiths Philadelphia Presbyterian clergyman editor born San Francisco 39 years ago Buckner A McKinney Dallas Texas banker born McKinney Town Hall Council adjourned meet January 26
Eugene Lescher underwent an appendicitis operation at Elsria Memorial Hospital Friday. NEON Merrts Gough attended a meeting of The Jolly Tea Club at the home of Joan Brown in Elyria Friday evening.
Today endows with a profound mind yet sensual nature. Thoughtful and peaceful disposition hides a forceful undercurrent when anger arises. The native makes his own way by gentle persistence. A desire to travel should be gratified if possible. Construction for recovery is expected to begin in March and April.
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