Baill Proposes Guan Air Base
Boake Carter argues against building Guam defenses as a matter of national defense. He questions why the United States should fortify a coral reef 6500 miles away and risks entanglement in Asia Pacific powers.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1939
Page
3
Boake Carter argues against building Guam defenses as a matter of national defense. He questions why the United States should fortify a coral reef 6500 miles away and risks entanglement in Asia Pacific powers.
The piece argues that many Americans underestimate U S actions from 1887 to 1899 under McKinley and John Hay that placed Guam and other Pacific reefs under U S control. It questions the feasibility of defending Guam against Japan, notes conflicting naval reports on fortifications, and mentions the Versailles treaty designating Japan as a temporary guardian.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer Eleventh annual Golden Gloves tourney starts tonight at Public Hall with up to 200 bouts. Lorain County champions have byes in the opening round while 387 boys were examined and 359 cleared to box. Three rings will operate as fans expect lively action theater like boxing and comedy with a flag raising in intermission nightly. Fights begin at 7 pm and continue until about 200 bouts are finished.
Birmingham Firemen defeated Cleveland Leather Drugs 57 to 32 on hardwood. Rex Lees scored 12 points and Joe Varsa added 11 for the Firemen, while Graf Reed and Ellison each had nine for Cleveland.
Columbus January 26. The Ohio Conservation Council adopted a rule restricting each fisherman to a maximum of five trout per day from state streams. The existing limit was eight. The council did not approve raising the keeper bass length from ten to eleven inches, despite fishermen’s pleas. The panel lifted the bait taking ban on about a third of the streams and allowed one fisherman to take bait in those areas.
A columnist answers readers about visiting New York during the year of the World’s Fair. He urges using the subway for long trips, warns against taxi use for sightseeing to save money, and notes that police and taxi drivers shape the city’s daily pace. He shares a humorous anecdote about a sausage tasting turned marathon and the high taxi meters.
In the latest hockey standings report from Manchester Indiana State and Hall State games at Cedarstown show team results. Army and Theorge Washington also noted with scores around 47 to 49, reflecting a tense prep season at Chettysburg venue.
Western Division standings show teams like Pittshuo and Daviston leading with several points and matches listed. The text includes uneven fragments for teams such as Philadelphia, Providence, and New Pbrvett. The schedule notes upcoming games including Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and Cleveland at Philadelphia with some venues and dates implied.
In New York on January 26, attendance figures show a net gate estimate and share details for the event. The report notes a percentage split and contains figures such as a 10 percent reference and a large total, with names like Lewis appearing in the ledger.
A proposal to ban running dogs in fields on Sundays was turned down by the council after suggestions from Don Waters Conservative Commissioner a trial judge and a dog fancier. The daily bass limit remains five. Other limits include pumpkinseed green sunfish and longeared sunfish 20 black and white crappies 25 rock bass 20 bluegills 20 muskellunge 30 inches with no creel limit.
A column extols the uniformed policeman as a trusted advisor and guide in all matters. It urges readers to consult the police when in doubt and to reveal nothing, praising the officer as the busiest and most helpful in New York.
Wakeman plans a Thursday boys and girls basketball game at Townsend High School gym. On January 28 Eastern Star holds District Day at the schoolhouse marking a first for Wakeman. Honor Roll students include Lois Hurst Lois Mockler Mary Louise Shelton Arthur Flew Ann Murray Bertha Parsons Stanley Brumby Wanda Felton Gertrude Hurst Allen Cooley Kenneth Cooley Jack Potter Ruby Peabody George Gardner Berten Keith Gertrude Saik Ella Wollenslagel Mary Ruth Barnes Albert Peabody Loree Klein Bessie Bennett Louise Daughtery Margaret Kellar Allen Randall Patricia Scott Dorothy Muller.
The Hiking Club of the High School will continue through winter with two recent hikes to Norwalk and New London. Plans include skiing skating bobsled parties and a hay ride for club members and supporters.
The First Grade honor roll includes Carole Gerber Caroline Green Catherine Murdock Eleanor Opfer Florence Robinson Arsenne Thudium Gloria Parker Esther Albright and James Spoer. The Second Grade honor roll lists Arlene Hurst Martha Schroeder Keith Ferguson Ronny Millhouse Darrel Todd Merle Parker Norman Butler and Raymond Bursley.
Florence Long, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Long, received her cap at the M B Johnson Hall Elyria Memorial Hospital on Tuesday evening. Mrs Elizabeth Maddox of Collins has been visiting her sister Mrs A B French and husband.
In a White House debate Admiral Leahy and Sumner Welles clashed over fortifying Guam. Leahy argued the strategic value to deter Japan and defend the Philippines, while Welles warned isolation could invite capture and war if Guam fell. Roosevelt sided with Leahy and urged Congress for a naval base at Guam.
Admiral Leshy argued the reason for a Guam naval base was to sever the Caroline and Marshall Islands from Japan. He compared Guam to Miami guarding the route between New York and the Panama Canal, noting a force there could cut off food supplies and munitions to the islands.
Frank Vojiak returns home from New London Hospital after weeks there. Numerous locals and visitors are listed visiting friends and relatives across Cleveland, Toledo, Milan, Wellington, and Amherst. Church events, Institute meetings, and social gatherings are noted, plus hospital stays and a funeral attended by local families.
Mrs Eardman and daughter of Elyria attended Saturday gatherings. Mr and Mrs Clifford Geiger and son and Mr and Mrs E G Geiger joined a card party at the Miller home on Glenberry road Lakewood. Miss Dora Rose Floyd attended a birthday party for Mrs Weiswinter's daughter at Butternut Ridge. Mr and Mrs Russell Reed of Cuyahoga Falls visited relatives here Sunday.
Mrs Arthur Dunford of Dover Road entertained guests in Dover Center in a social gathering brief noted for local hospitality and neighborhood courtesy.
Valley City residents hosted meals with relatives from North Olmsted and Cleveland including Mr and Mrs Clyde Feuchter and Mr and Mrs Ralph Feuchter. A birthday party honored Mr and Mrs Wentner at Frank Weidner's home. Rex Reuben Bauman, a former Valley City boy, was heard from CKLW in Windsor. Roles include Rev Bauman of Good Hope Lutheran Church in Detroit.
Relied Major General George Van Horn Moseley, known for anti administration attacks, is floated to lead the American Nationalist Confederation, a bloc of fascist and anti-Scatic groups. First 50 cent commemorative coin bill would honor the completion of Bonneville Dam on the Columbia in Oregon. Calvert Magruder, Wage-Hour chief counsel, may replace Felix Frankfurter on Harvard law faculty. Maybank inherits a mansion short on servants after Johnston grants freedom to 14 prison trusties. Washington’s General Accounting Office cited as a hub for bets and betting tips.
Mrs Dorothea Gunkerman and Carl Burton wed at Zion Lutheran Church parsonage with Rev Albert Lamprecht officiating. In local sports Valley City Sharon split results, Mack Vault falls to Seville tying for first in Independent County League. Two birthday fund dances planned January 30 in school auditorium and Fixler’s hall to aid infantile paralysis. Cook's Orchestra and Eddie Paul provide music. Frank and Mrs Frank Smith visit Sharon hosts.
Mrs Pearl Conklin hosted a party for the primary department of the AME Sunday School along with teachers Mesdames Cowie Snyder and Babcock to mark Norma Jean Conklin's sixth birthday. Games entertained the children and refreshments were served. Norma received many gifts.
Mrs Kathryn Crittenden hosted the Rochester Homemakers Club Friday for an all day meeting. Miss Frances Eckert discussed suitable clothing and fabrics during the aft. The business meeting, led by Mrs Nora Baker, urged wide attendance for the next meeting at Mrs Grace Williams's home, with officer elections. Twenty seven members several children and a few visitors attended. News notes Alma Jewett will entertain.
Senior Cheerful Workers and the Banner Class of the M. E. Sunday School gathered Saturday night at her home to honor Kathryn Snyder who will begin nursing training at Elyria Memorial Hospital in February. Various local families and visitors from Cleveland, Rochester, Akron, and New London attended events, visits, and performances, including musical solos by Viola Snyder and Harrison Tripp, with updates on illness and travel among residents.
Spencer residents attend church events with Rev Walters of Albany as morning and evening speaker at Spencer Baptist Church. Sunday School at 9 30, morning worship at 11, Young People's Chorus provides music, illustrated sermonette also planned.
The Epworth League met at the Methodist Church for their regular session with John Koontz in charge and Oval Roberts presenting a report. Social time followed. Residents and visitors including Mr and Mrs Charles Phiester of Cleveland and Mr and Mrs J D Borge visited relatives in town. Illnesses and caregiving households are noted among residents.
The Nova High Sociology class spent a day in Columbus visiting various institutions. The Mystery Club met at Mrs Effie Rowland's home Saturday afternoon with eleven members and two guests, Mrs Frances Bie of Fostoria and Miss Evelyn Phillips. Refreshments and airplane-themed favors were provided. An Epworth League party at Beatrice Biddinger’s home Sunday evening concluded the events with good cheer.
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