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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1940

Page

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President Roosevelt Celebrates 58th Birthday in Style

President Roosevelt remains in good health as he marks his 58th birthday in Washington. A nationwide celebration includes birthday balls and a White House reception with celebrities, donors, and performers lining up to support fundraising for infant welfare. The star-studded gala features Dorothy Lamour and other screen icons, with Mrs Roosevelt joining at the White House for events ending with a benefit dinner and personal appearances.

Washington Roosevelt White House Ito Ross McInturr Streen Ord Odedio Calfiolks Ginget Group Ag Ms Horsevelts Ad Frends Whos Association Bica Dorethy Lamour Oarrowly Aeereud Gene Alt Bill Basd Witches Rooney Glove Icen Brewda Joyce Tyrone Power James Cigney Pat O Brien Ont Varson Howard Robinenn Leneherter Imife Chales Laighton Olixza DeHavilland Kay Kyser Ginny Sims Mary Howard Edward Everett Horton Roosevel

Ohio Valley Snow and Warmer Forecast Ahead

Weather report notes a fair and colder tonight with Wednesday fair conditions and rising afternoon temperatures. Light snow observed in the Ohio Valley and Lower Michigan while central and western states stay fair. Temperatures moderated east of the Mississippi, colder in the Central Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley.

Ohio Fair East Central Mississippi Central Plains Mississippi Valley Ohio Valley Michigan United States

Two Honolulu Scouts Brave Sea to Save Army Fliers

Government officials seek citations for two Honolulu Boy Scouts Reymond Kane sixteen and Huel Ching fourteen who swam nearly half a mile in heavy seas to rescue Army Lieut William Hindson and Private James Brenman after a plane crash off Sta vale Beach. The youths, shedding clothes to start, battled breakers and tow to reach the wreckage, aiding the injured airmen before escaping peril themselves.

Honolulu Reymond Kane Huel- Ching Stalvale Beach Jatt Walhiam Hindson James P Brenman Weniker Math Fiers

Farm Aid Funds Slashed By Committee

The House appropriations committee approved a drastic cut in farm aid funds for the next fiscal year. The agriculture bill totals 343,992,96, shaving 666,841,029 from this year and 174,430,263 below Roosevelt’s request. No parity funds or surplus disposal provisions are included, threatening welfare programs and the stamp plan.

Washington House Appropriations Committee Scretiry House Senate Roosevelt Acken Congress

Bricker And Taft In Firm Partnership

In a Washington speech Bricker and Taft argued that the Roosevelt administration politicized old age pension funds. Bricker accused the federal and Ohio Democratic leadership of delaying or withholding $1,338,000 due to Ohio, as a political punishment during a national and state election. He urged that social security irregularities be exposed and criticized the lack of federal security aid against political maneuvering. The speech linked Bricker and Taft’s joint stance to challenge the administration's handling of pension funds and social security policy.

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Hitler claims seventh anniversary speech to nation

Berlin reports an official bid to mark Adolf Hitler s seventh anniversary of power with a radio address at 2 PM BST. Observances included army discipline, rationing, and mass displays while Germany boasted vast arms and air power and deployed propaganda to shore up support. Public notices warned against withholding old materials and stressed party discipline.

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Principal Of Ely School To Take New Position

Garfield Heights Board of Education selects Harley Q Carnicoam as principal of Ely School, to start February 19 or 21. Elyria City Board must release him, Ely school officials expect approval. Carnicoam, previously principal at Fly school, succeeds a program for upper grade boys and girls begun by his predecessor.

Harley Q Carnicoam Garfield Heights Cipham Corkeld Carmieim Masten Raplins Elyschemi Crarnhem

Russian Infantry Throws Against Finnish Lines Amid Heavy Bombardment

Russian infantrymen repeatedly charged Finnish defenses as heavy bombardment shook the Karelian Isthmus. Field hospitals and trains were severely taxed by the ongoing Russian offensive efforts northeast of Lake Onega. Finnish counterattacks increased pressure on Russian forces, while air raids disrupted operations. Many wounded, including Russians and Finns, crowded field hospitals, with crews enduring extended shifts and limited sustenance. Two American volunteer ambulances aided evacuation on the Take Toa front as medical teams struggled to save lives under harsh winter conditions.

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Monumental markers urged for Lorain high level bridge approaches

Labor, business leaders press county commissioners to spend leftover funds after essential construction on pylons or markers at the new 21st Street Lorain bridge. They seek readable monuments naming presidents and officials, arguing the bridge will boost local business. Commission stance earlier opposed spending much on such monuments.

Lorain 21St Street Torain Irving Higgins Foof

All Bids For New Boilers Are Rejected

Commissioners rejected six bids for two boilers and two stokers for the Children s Home at Oberlin and will purchase under the law. They had tried informal bids to avoid a 39 day diversion period but reversed course after review. An assistant prosecutor said the action could be enjoined, so they proceed legally. A movable boiler was rented at 3 dollars a day as a reserve, to be connected outside the plant if needed.

Ober!n Ashe Board Jin William G Wickens Boyers Wikens Ao Sifoguard Henry Hart Elyria Road Baer

Applicants For Citizenship To Be Interviewed

Federal naturalization officers will be here Thursday and Friday of this week and Monday and Tuesday of next to interview 250 applicants for citizenship and their witnesses making a total of 750 persons. Each petition for citizenship must be accompanied by a payment of 5 dollars.

Federal

Boy Rescued From Ice Cake Drifting Toward Falls

North Tonawanda report says Constable Amod Voetsch in a canoe saved 14 year old boy from an ice cake drifting toward Niagara Falls. In mid stream a riverman alerted responders as a rescue team hauled the boy to shore and he was treated for shock.

North Tonawandawn Amod Voetsch Niagara River Niagara Falls Falls Joseph Dey Uwa Voetsch Pheticians Dante Fine Fem Heen Joe Gofom Cinta

Banquets Of Interest To Farmers In February Schedule

Lora county plans a series of farm banquets next month starting with the wool growers banquet at Mittsfield Methodist church on February. Speakers include Loot Rum mell, former associate editor of the Ohio Farmer, and L A Kaiffman, secretary of the Onin Wool Growers Association. The Agricultural Conservation Institute will follow with a noon program. Banquets planned for February 2, 22, and a horsemen banquet on March.

Lora Mittsfield Methodist Church Rummell Fomer Ohio Farmer L A Kaiffman Onin Wool Growers Agricultural Conservation Institute Gairsmen

Build 50 Hospitals As Experiment

President Roosevelt asked Congress for an appropriation of 7.5 to 10 million dollars to build 50 hospitals in small communities as an experimental program. The plan partners with the WPA, aims for 100 bed facilities costing 150 to 200 thousand each, and requires sites with real need and local maintenance guarantees.

Washington Roosevelt Congress White House Stephen T Early Public Health Service WPA

Bridge Lighting To Be Discussed In Lorain

Lorain city officials and county members plan a Thursday morning meeting in the commissioners’ office with Assistant Prosecutor Wickens bridge engineers and Ohio Public Service Co to decide who pays for lighting two new county bridges. The law ties costs to whether three local bridges are lit, and queries whether the 1st Street bridge is counted.

Loraim Commissioners’ Office Oscar G Dunn William Wickens Ohio Public Service Co Ernie Avenue Oridge Lorain

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