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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1936
Page
8
A reader questions relief spending's impact on employment and prices. The author argues most income goes to wage earners who spend on consumer goods while heavy industries drive investment, so relief money largely boosts prices rather than jobs. Recovery hinges on renewed heavy industry activity and cost reductions, not relief purchases.
William Swarts, former manager of the Trurder of Marry, was sentenced July 30 after a motion for a new trial was passed, announced by Judge Walter McMahon. Swarts was found guilty last night of the May 21 downtown shooting of Joyce, an aide.
Oklahoma City July reports Rep Josh Lee, fifth district congressman nicknamed the Boy Orator, surged to 115,758 votes in a high turnout primary. Democratic senatorial rival Conner Smith led briefly by about 1,000 votes over New Deal Gov. Marland, while Clare trailed, amid a contested state race centered on opposition to Sen. Gore.
A July Fourth celebration in Findlay ended tragically when a bomb exploded injuring several people. The blast killed Varack Harris, 58, a McComb grain elevator operator, and caused critical injuries to others. Authorities investigated the incident as a fatal accident at the park.
The Elyia Automobile Club sponsors a First National Safe Driver Cartercade to select a state representative. Winners travel to New York in August to join peers from other states for a conference on reducing traffic hazards. Eligible entrants must have ten years active driving, at least 50 600 miles in the last decade, no crashes or violations in ten years.
The ninth annual tour by Ohio State University poultry department runs July 27, starting 11:30 p m at the junction of U S Routes 24 and 40 near Fort Wayne Indiana. Stops include Shermanald White produce plant Ritterswret Poultry Farm Cooper Feed Mill Mentone and Jasper Pulaski Game Preserve Knox. Applications must be turned in before July 15.
Farley will take a leave of absence starting August 1 to lead President Roosevelt's re election campaign as chairman of the Democratic National Committee. If Landon wins in November Farley may not return to his post. WW Howes will serve as acting postmaster general during the absence. The piece notes ongoing debate over civil service reform in the Post Office and political control of the department.
In Michigan City Indiana the second of Siamese twin girls Norabelle and Annabelle died about 26 hours after the twin. The father Wesley Glick 20 said the babies would be turned over to Indiana Medical School at Indianapolis for preservation in the museum. Doctors had hoped to sever the skull formation to save Norabelle but the father refused consent fearing possible subnormality.
Final plans were made for a beach party on July 1 with entertainment by Maran Bott and another guest. Ridge Girls 4-H Club met at their Butternut Ridge home last night with Miss Alanning in attendance to inspect the work. Refreshments followed the meeting. The next gathering is set at Eleanore Streibling’s home on Butternut Ridge.
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