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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1940
Page
2
The Lorain County Printing & Publishing Company publishes Elyria daily except Sundays and holidays. George Clare edits the publication which lists subscription rates of 3 cents per copy, 9.15 yearly, and 4.00 yearly for Lorain and adjoining counties, with 5.00 for other Ohio locations.
A reader argues that American sympathy for Finland contrasts with ongoing weapon-related trade with Russia. They urge stopping gasoline and other sales to Russia to avoid aiding the invasion, contending neutrality is endangered by arms sales and fuel flows. The piece calls for concrete action to assist Finland beyond words.
A reader condemns U.S. exports aiding Japan in its war on China. The letter argues for an embargo on war materials to Japan, urges America to press Japan and China toward settlement, and criticizes the Nine Power Treaty as Japan violates it. It cites China’s civilian suffering and urges consistent moral policy and restraint.
Blind Jack Despres, 24, at Brown University attends football games with his guide dog Gypsy and a portable radio. He visualizes play from the stands. Also mentions eclipses and war correspondent Robert J Casey. Ends with a note about Monday prison capital.
The writer argues that embargoes cost more than they protect and warns that Japan and Russia grow stronger while weaker nations fall. They claim most Americans oppose aiding Japan or Russia and urge halting war material sales to prevent further invasions and preserve justice.
A portrait of Sam Byrd, Georgia and Florida alumnus, who moved to New York to pursue Broadway. After early flops and failed shows he aligned with Roark Bradford to adapt a folk tale into The Green Pastures project, drawing on Paul Robeson and other theatre figures as the plan unfolded.
Sam Byrd financed a Broadway trial of The Man Who Killed Lincoln with eighty thousand dollars plus pledges. The premiere drew friends and critics alike, but the show folded after five performances due to lack of funds. Roark Bradford, exhausted from sleepless nights, faced the looming failure as reviews neared.
Sunday or Saturday Bible readings emphasize cultivating friendship with Christ as a daily art. Charles F Jefferson recalls thirty years of study and daily companionship with Paul, urging readers to read his letters and writings to make God real, and to practice His presence.
Mr and Mrs J and Fred hosted twelve guests at a dairy on Wednesday evening for the birthday anniversary of Mrs Albert Wittmer of Loran. Attendees included the Wittmers and members of the Eldred family.
A social event honored Mrs Wittmer with Edna West of Lorain and Mr and Mrs Wayne Wittmer and son Don ald from Vincent among attendees. The gathering included several gifts and congratulations as friends noted the occasion.
A compact roster lists notable birthdays and deaths of historical figures from 1736 to 1939, including John Brown, David M Key, Richard Taylor, and Samuel Gompers. It also recalls 1840 1862 1865 landmark dates, inventions, and notable births such as Rossiter Johnson, Frank D Fitzgerald, and Jerome Kern, along with other biographical notes.
A brief note describes Pie Signale as an intriguing name for a 10 158 feet high mountain peak located in Southern France. The passage also references figures J Howard Pew and a biographical sketch and comments on temperament and restraint.
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