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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1934
Page
1
Washington July 28 The stratosphere balloonists radioed at 10 40 A M EST that they closed the portholes of their air tight gondola and were ready to begin ascent into the upper atmosphere. The balloon rode at 15 000 feet for over an hour as crew tested instruments.
Rapid City reports on historical balloon records led by Major William E. Kepner, Capt. Albert W. Stevens, and Capt. Orvil Anderson. The piece cites unofficial and official world records, including Soviet team feats, Russian flights from Moscow, and Auguste Piccard’s ascent, noting the role of the International Federation Aeronautique.
Two Pittsburgh residents were hurt when their car left Route 2 a mile west of Eaton and overturned. Manuel Canute and his daughter were treated at Memorial Hospital. The driver swerved to avoid a milk truck driven by Edward Terry of Elyria. In Wooster, Paul Miller, 37, was electrocuted at Apple Creek. Funeral plans began for Uncle Steve Phillips, 92, famed harness driver from Lebanon, Ohio.
The Ohio forecast calls for fair and cooler conditions tonight. Sunday remains fair in most areas with showers possible in the northern portion Sunday night.
Three airmen Major William E. Kepner Capt Orsil Anderson and Capt Albert Stevens launch from Moonlight Valley Stratocamp in a stratosphere balloon The Explorer to seek an altitude record of fifteen miles or more and to deliver scientific data They rise at 4 45 a m 745 a m local time for a planned 12 hour flight with a 3000000 cubic foot gas bag and 2000000 cubic feet of hydrogen over Black Hills terrain and gusty winds
Rapid City today notes the ascent of the stratosphere balloon Explorer from Moonlight Valley in the Black Hills, 11 miles from Rapid City. Crewmembers Maj William E. Wehn, pilot. Capt Albert Stevens, observer. Capt Ol in Anderson, relief observer. Sponsored by the U S Army and the National Geographic Society. Objectives include reaching 15 miles altitude to study atmospheric phenomena and conduct observations. Total flight time about twelve hours with ascent, observations, and descent. Balloon three times larger than any free balloon before, weighing about eight tons, 309 feet tall, built from 3,542 fabric pieces across three acres. Gondola of light Dow metal, sealed, with parachutes for crew and safety equipment. Hydrogen gas, radio communications, heated flying suits planned for extreme cold.
A National Tube Company plant in Lorain will run a blast furnace and slopen hearths next week. The Bessemer Converter operates on a single turn while blooming mills adjust to conditions. Scelp mills 1 and 2 run four days starting Monday. No 6 butt mill and No 5 lapp mill five days. Seamless mills No 1 and 3 operate two days.
Enthusiastic Elyria audience hears Don W. Harter Edwin J. Sherman and Dr Oscar Hayes speak at Elyria High School Auditorium Sherman accuses Harter of patronage failures Hayes attacks Harter over voting records and ties to the Summit County American Legion Hayes urges support for veterans bills and the Milled Bill while advocating municipal ownership of public utilities and criticizing Harter's stance.
London reports the 20th anniversary of World War I amid European turmoil. Austrian frontier tensions rise as Austro, Romanian and Czechoslovak staffs confer, and Italy signals possible gun use in a crisis. Survivors recall millions dead while Nazi rebellion looms, prompting cautious optimism that a full crisis may be averted.
Madison July 28 Gary Albert Schemedeman ordered Adj. Gen. Linmell to deploy troops to Kohler to restore order after rioting left two dead and 21 wounded. National Guard cavalry arrived from Milwaukee as 400 deputies in armored cars patrolled the border streets of the model industrial village. Lee Wakefield, 25, was fatally shot. Henry Engiemann, 27, in critical condition. Twenty others hospitalised across Sheboygan.
City warns residents on West Side that a ten percent penalty will be added to water bills paid after the Monday deadline. Underhill notes the shift to monthly billing from quarterly. South Side due by the 10th, East Side by the 20th each month.
Preliminary plans were formed by the Blytheville Credit Rating Bureau for a Landlords Protective Association at a Chamber of Commerce meeting. The aim is to provide landlord services similar to the bureau for merchants, assist good tenants, deter bad ones, and address real estate legislation and taxes. Membership would be low, around one to two dollars, with extra services for a fee. permanent formation awaits sufficient joining.
Public hearing on Elyria’s annual budget for the 1953 fiscal year scheduled in the council chamber at 4 p.m. August 7 after a finance committee meeting. Budget on file with city auditor’s office.
County Auditor Kelser and Chief Deputy Horn warn that next year the ten mill real estate limit will force Elyria and area schools to seek new levy arrangements amid municipal tax strain. They estimate a one third cut in outside 15 mill levies, potential $60,000 less for Elyria schools, and loss of gasoline tax revenue about $35,000. Some districts may not remain open beyond half a year.
Apartment seekers flood the Want Ad counter as 78 finished units went quickly. Advertisers urged readers to place four small for rent ads to earn 4 cash income from unused rooms, with phone numbers 4412 4413 and a promise of excellent results at low cost.
In Vienna Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss was given a royal style funeral amid a government crackdown on Austrian Nazis. Troops faced ongoing clashes as the procession paused the city, stopping business and rail traffic while towns resisted. Officials reported decreasing rebel strength as Heimwehr units acted against the uprising.
Vienna reports Austria's Nazi uprising dying as government forces guard Dollfuss's funeral. Death toll estimates vary, with authorities claiming the revolt near collapse while pockets of resistance fade in provinces. Dollfuss's widow mourns in Italy as ministers vow to uphold his policies and Austria's resolve.
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