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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1936
Page
1
A nationwide heat wave gripped the United States from the Rockies to the Atlantic, with temperatures soaring above 100 in many cities and causing hundreds of deaths and vast crop damage. Aberdeen and James Town hit 113, Baltimore 196.4, Chicago 104, Indianapolis 105, and drought warnings spread as storms damaged property and trade wary farmers priced futures higher.
Ohio weather outlook shows generally fair skies with continued warmth tonight and Sunday. Expect scattered thundershowers Sunday afternoon and mild temperatures across the state.
President Roosevelt attends the dedication of New Yorks Triborough bridge, urging federal and local governments to give constant help to meet modern needs. He notes government growth and complex life, calling for up to date action on water pollution erosion forests slum clearance schools and bridges. He arrives in New York to help dedicate the 60.3 million bridge and then take a month near vacation.
A survey shows Lake avenue remains closed for through traffic from Griswold to Elyria, with most drivers using West River street detour while many still take Griswold and Murray Ridge to Lorain. Merchants report confusion and disruption, though Lake avenue is open from Elyria to Griswold.
Mrs. Ruby Rice of Stop Percent West River road was only slightly hurt when her car hit a truck near East avenue and Fourth street. The truck lacked a tail light, and Rice was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital for neck pain. her condition improved to satisfactory. Lester Rosenthal of Gulf street reported the crash.
Union workers at Wheeling Steel Corp agreed to return to their jobs ending a strike that began May 29. Four thousand strikers met in Portsmouth and accepted a settlement to be released in Pittsburgh and Portsmouth offices. Return to work set for Sunday with plant normally employing 5,500. One man killed in clashes. picketing to continue despite settlement.
Wheat futures on the Chicago Board of Trade dropped the full cent limit as signals of a worsening drought emerged in the Northwest spring wheat belt. The decline reflected market concerns over crop prospects and potential supply tightness.
Vienna reports a peace agreement between Germany and Austria ending Nazi interference in Austria. Hitler agreed to keep hands off Austria, confided to Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg by Col. Franz Von Papen as the pact nears signature. The accord is seen as a major step for European peace and could shape Italo German relations and a potential European bloc.
The seventh annual Cleveland Grafton reunion will be held Sunday July 6 at Lakewood Park Belle and Lake Avennes Lakewood. A 1 p.m. dinner will start events followed by a short program and a 3 p.m. reunion picture. Officers include Francis J. Sullivan Cleveland president Myrtle Lawson Lakewood past president Anna May Cleveland secretary Guy Wheeler vice president John T. Moore treasurer. Members of the reception transportation and registration committees are named with several local residents.
Franklin Q. Doyle of Chicago, nationally known astronomer, will address the Rotary Club at its regular noonday luncheon Tuesday at the Elka Club. Doyle will discuss Myster ies of the Zodlas.
United Press reports continued record heat in Ohio with several cities hitting 100 plus degrees for the fourth day. Death toll rises to 26 from heat and drowning. Wilmington led readings at 108 with other highs listed across Hamilton Lima Cincinnati and Columbus. Weather forecasters indicate a possible break with increasing cloudiness and scattered showers Sunday night into early Monday.
United Press reports scorching heat and widespread drought across three quarters of the country causing severe crop losses in 28 states. Weather officials warn of more hot days with scattered showers. government relief expands as pleas for air grow. Wheat and corn yields are forecast lower based on July 1 conditions, with food prices rising. Dairy prices also edge up as milk, vegetables, and dairy products climb. Cincinnati dairy plant plans to raise milk price to 13 cents a quart July 18, and Chicago traders expect a further one cent gain within a week.
The condition of Joe Litner aged 61 at 207 West River Street remained unchanged after a traffic crash on Route 26 yesterday afternoon. Attaches at Memorial Hospital report he has head lacerations and injuries to his back and shoulder from the junk wagon he drove being struck by a truck.
The Lorain Medina Rural Electric Cooperative signed a contract with the 4. C Schulman Company of Chicago to construct 372 miles of rural electric lines in Lorain and Medina counties with service expected in 100 days. About 1,492 current consumers are signed, with more than half the lines in Lorain County. Financing comes from a Rural Electrification Administration loan of over 478000 dollars. Construction will begin soon after pole procurement, and a membership fee increases to ten dollars after August. Current rates start at seven and a half cents per kilowatt hour for the first 39 kWh, with tiered rates and a $2.58 minimum charge.
Mrs. Cowles of the Butternut Ridge road was named to act on the courtesy and information committee at the Townsend National convention to be held in Cleveland July 15 to 19. She departs Monday July 13 to serve in that capacity. The Most Rev William Turner Catholic Bishop of Buffalo diocese died last night of a heart ailment with influenza.
National Tube Company at Lora begins near complete plant shutdown for a semi annual repair period. Most departments idle next week as employees take earned vacations while three blast furnaces keep operating. Open hearth and Bessemer units shut tomorrow then resume a week later. Rail, bloom, skelp and pine mills follow staggered closings with a planned restart July 20.
Forecaster J. KR Lloyd of the Chicago Weather Bureau predicts a coming breakup of the heat in America's drought region by Sunday night as showers reach the Northwest and Dakota areas. Cool air from the West moving east should reach the upper Mississippi Valley by Monday with possible showers in the Chicago district. Temperatures near 100 persist across the nation with 431 deaths blamed on the heat and drownings. Agricultural losses near 350 million dollars. fires threaten Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan. CCC and lumber workers collapsed fighting a 1600 acre blaze in Michigan’s Hiawatha forest. the story continues on page 2.
Heat wave conditions scorch multiple cities as 102 to 120 degree readings push pools crowded and crowds seek relief. Marines and sailors collapse during a 1400-strong review amid 102 degree heat. milk prices rise in Cincinnati. Washington records second hottest day. heat prompts widespread coping efforts and unusual improvised cooling methods.
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