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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1935
Page
5
A national summary reports under one hundred deaths from Independence Day accidents yesterday. Drownings account for about half of the fatalities while only two direct fireworks injuries are listed. Officials say ongoing safety education reduced risks on highways water and in the air. The campaign should continue to prevent reckless chances and hazards in future Fourth celebrations.
Heat waves press on as fans drone and glasses clink. Humidity is blamed for the heat as the thermometer nears the hundred mark while a dog and passerby endure the dog days of summer. The piece recalls winter memories and the seasonal relief promised by poets as this hot spell continues.
Italian planners preparing for a large East Africa campaign face water shortages. Massawa hosts a new sea water distillation plant and Mogadishu adds a second plant plus an aqueduct. Combined output meets daily needs, with cooling from refrigeration. Strict control guards river sources in Abyssinia.
The National Health Council launches a five month campaign to widen public health work beyond water and waste. It targets about 400 cities with cooperative health and social groups, ending in October with town meetings for discussion. The effort stresses disease prevention and societal health aims amid broader reflections on science and faith.
New York gossip column notes Tallulah Bankhead remains the focal point of Broadway publicity, swinging from Camille decline to radiant party queen. Visitors recount her sharp wit and fearless replies, while other items touch on city curiosities, social observations, and a parade of theatrical anecdotes from the era.
A collage of notable birthdays and historic events includes Sarah Kemble Siddons born in 1755 and Phineas T. Barnum born in 1810, with other figures like Henry C. Murphy and Robert Bacon listed. Today’s history marks Buenos Aires’ capture by Britain in 1207, Venezuela’s independence in 1811, and Booth founding the Salvation Army in 1865 along with various notable birth anniversaries and a short horoscope note.
A concise exhortation argues against idleness and self indulgence urging readers to build discipline and firm purpose. The piece frames personal reform as essential to moral and civic fitness in daily life.
Sullivan July 5 Mrs Mary Drake widow of Henry Drake died at her Colorado Springs home Sunday. Former Sullivan residents, son Ross Drake of New London among survivors. Burial in Sullivan cemetery beside husband after body shipped to Sackett parlors New London. Relatives attended Roy DeLong funeral held at Spencer Sunday. DeLong’s wife Nel lie Linsey from Sullivan.
Bridgeport Connecticut resident Louis Atwater pursues a curious hobby collecting old and unusual postmarks. His notable examples include Jetters from Daylight Tennessee Ire Kentucky Snow Kentucky Thunder Georgia Hurricane New York Winter Wisconsin and Tornado West Virginia.
In Springfield Massachusetts retired engineer Thomas Heathcote shows a bias for older workers. He would not hire anyone under 55 for a cottage project, employing a 71 year old carpenter and a 76 year old bricklayer to complete the build.
Dear Editor argues to reduce government cost before new taxes. He claims Ohio can be run at half the current expense with cuts in jobs and salaries, condemns waste in Columbus and Washington, and says the middle class bears the tax burden. He urges informed discussion and criticizes politicians for spending.
A speech laments rising public debts and asserts that taxing all millionaires only covers a fraction of the costs. It warns that without broad spending cuts, higher taxes will fall on the middle class as governments in Columbus and Washington prepare measures to reduce deficits.
Glasgow Mont residents report air mail letter costs soar to 30 dollars for a special flight from Glasgow to Miles City to connect with an eastbound airmail service. The letter was a bid from a contracting firm amid broader debate on postwar air transport costs.
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