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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1937
Page
4
Advertising agency listing shows Forse Advertising representatives to W Cullen Co. in Chicago at 3 St. Michigan, New York at 601 Fifth Ave, Detroit at General Motors Building. Dated Saturday July 10 1937.
An economist from Vanderbilt argues that even if all coal auto steel textile oil and clothing workers struck simultaneously only about two million of nearly 21 million employed would be involved. He notes farm hands domestic workers clerical staff and professionals comprise most of the labor force and protests could raise living costs beyond direct beneficiaries.
Senate backs Moore bill to end age exclusion in Civil Service exams and appointments. Debate notes difficulty in placing workers over forty by the National Re employment Service and cites existing age limits in government staffing. Proponents urge widening entry to set example for private employers.
Careful computation shows American participation from April 6, 1917 to November 1, 1918 cost about 60 billion dollars with 50,475 military deaths and 234,000 wounded. By July 2, 1921 total war outlays reached 26.25 billion and post treaty loans to Allies totaled 12 billion. Since then, costs rose to 34.045 billion, plus interest and veteran benefits.
Hoover states that crime costs the nation about 15 billion dollars annually, equating to roughly 120 dollars per American citizen. He argues crime remains entrenched due to organized underworld powers, but FBI enforcement could cut costs and free funds for essential government needs.
A five week labor dispute triggered a bold protest as 500 wives and daughters attacked the strike by 700 workmen, arming themselves and threatening to beat relatives until return to work. The agreement followed, men resumed labor, and the piece notes evolving women’s role in labor negotiations.
Washington column by James McMullin notes a House revolt against Roosevelt administration policies. It highlights clashes with Speaker Bankhead, Maury Maverick taunts, Cox insults, and potential White House strategies involving Wagner, LaGuardia, and Al Smith. It cites court-packing fears, judicial reform aims, and foreign diplomacy anxieties as part of the broader political struggle shaping Roosevelt’s tenure.
A compendium of notable birthdays and historical moments. It lists John Calvin, William Blackstone, George M. Dallas, James A. M. Whistler, Albert Bigelow Paine, Finley Peter Dunne, and Rexford Guy Tugwell among others with birth and death dates. It notes Wyoming statehood in 1890, Andree’s polar balloon expedition, Wilson's peace treaty presentation, Harding coal arbitration call, Scopes trial, a Den Mark ammunition depot lightning strike, and birthdays of Rexford Tugell Richberg Graham McNamee Rebecca Greathouse Nikola Tesla. It concludes with personality traits and life guidance commentary.
The text notes word that Jack left in disgust over the President’s fiscal, strike, and court-packing stance. Steve Early insists Garner left due to a family illness. The vice president has not issued a statement or repudiated the belief that the walkout aimed to spur Congress and the White House to act.
Discussion of Paul’s imprisonment advancing the gospel. The article notes the praetorian guard’s role, persecution spreading Christianity, and the saying that martyrs’ blood seeds the Church, highlighting differing motives among preachers and the boldness it inspires.
Elyria schools face a reduced state fund share for 1936 due to lower enrollment and attendance slips. Mas ton reports daily attendance fell across elementary and high school levels, shrinking projected payments by about 663 and 1600 dollars respectively, while in grades enrollments skew younger with eighth grade largest.
The reader will show refined tastes and talent in fields needing education and training. A restless domineering start eases as the day goes on, with authority shown toward elders. A balanced mix could prove advantageous.
The report values school buildings at 2,324,013 with elementary facilities at 1,125,667 and Jefferson Junior High at 278,346 plus a 40,000 heating plant. Equipment totals 445,023, with elementary, high school, and heating equipment priced at 262,023 135,000 and 45,000 respectively. One new building the Jefferson Junior High addition cost 115,238 with 10,108 in equipment. Enrollment shows 626 over age 13 percent and 302 under age. Teaching staff lists 11 principals 2 supervisors 35 men teachers and 11614 women in teaching roles. Special instruction includes 25 boys 37 girls with deaf crippled and home cases across elementary and high school.
Grafton volunteers firemen sponsor a summer street fair to be held July 15 16 and 17 in Grafton to raise funds for a new fire truck. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Harold Miller of Rittman and Miss Alice Fryman of Mansfield joining local hosts Meg and Mrs Clair Miller and Mrs Anna Saxton. The Mennell party with Doris and Milton Bovee from Los Angeles visit Mr and Mrs John Beesing.
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