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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1938
Page
6
A historical term for the long spear like halberd or pike known as the partisan is now used in a political sense. The weapon’s name is applied to fervent supporters of a cause or candidate in today’s political climate.
Anniversary notes record births and deaths of figures from 1824 to 1929 including Alfred Pleasonton born in Washington D C in 1824 and died 1897. Susan Blow born in St Louis 1843 and died 1916. John F Goucher born Waynesburg Pa 1815 died 1929. Samuel M Crothers born Cambridge Mass 1857 died 1927. Franklin P Glass born Centreville Ala 1858 died 1934. Albert S Burleson born San Marcos Texas 1863 died 1937. Edwin E Slosson born Albany Kansas 1865 died 1929.
A church study page features Whitsun Tuesday readings from St Matthew and a nine item list of questions for an adult group. Topics cover public schools families movies radio newspapers business church divisions war and their effects on home life.
A man from the United States department of commerce visited the Record office to collect data on 1937 manufacturing operations. He asked for totals of gross business, subcategories like subscriptions and advertising, and expenses such as newsprint and ink, but declined to inquire about tax outlays, despite rising costs. The piece closes with a wry reflection on government data requests.
Twenty years ago at Cantigny American troops held the village against three counterattacks and inflicted heavy losses on the enemy. Reports from France praised Pershing's men for their conduct in this first major offensive operation. Cantigny signified a turning point, proving civilians could become soldiers and lifting Allied morale while dampening German doubts about American fighting spirit.
The piece extols June as a perfect month with brides roses vacations crops and garden produce. It notes June’s warmth shade clouds and near perfect nights and laments how quickly the month passes in 1938 urging it to last three times longer.
A year after Edward VIII abdicated to wed Wallis Warfield, public interest faded amid Britain’s unemployment, taxes, and rearmament fears. The Windsors’ accessibility and lower profile followed a rapid rise in fame and a long political crisis surrounding the abdication and exile.
The piece argues the neutrality act is not working as intended with Roosevelt openly backing various party contenders in many states. It discusses the National Emergency Council and its $1,000,000 request, leasing laws on coastal lands, and a Senate resolution affecting state tidelands. It also lampoons foreign perceptions of U S policy and notes union influence on policy.
War Department faced a flood of funeral invitations after General Pershing’s critical condition. Pickwick Dam may be renamed Rankin Dam in honor of Congressman Rankin. Senate allocates funds to educate colored domestic servants. Federal work relief targets $1000 per man annually. Unemployment benefits reach $100,090,000 in four months. Congress membership religious breakdown shows Catholics leading among 430 members.
Chicago reports reveal Robert Nixon 18 confessed to killing four women and a girl over two years and a new confession ties to assaults at a Chicago hotel. Authorities seek to verify, while Thomas McCall 39 condemned in the Austin assault is in Joliet prison awaiting review.
Chronology lists Richard Henry Lee’s independence proposal in 1776, 1892 founding of the American Jewish Historical Society, 1918 Belleau Wood capture, 1920 Volstead Act upheld, 1928 Muscle Shoals veto, 1029 Vatican City and Italian Vatican treaty, 1933 Rome four power pact, and the 1937 death of actress Jean Harlow.
Dr. Paul Monroe of Columbia, president of the World Federation of Educational Associations, born in North Madison Indiana sixty nine years ago. Dr. Herbert Feis, economic adviser to the State Department, born in New York forty five years ago. Charles Rogers Arundell, member of the Federal Board of Tax Appeals, born in Washington DC thirty three years ago. Dr. Herman B. Wells, president of Indiana University, born at
The cat Grannie, claimed as the world’s oldest, is said to be born in May 114 and has produced 120 kittens. She remains a great grandmother multiple times and still catches fish from her master William Bates’s pond in Charing England.
Jamestown Indiana recalls a notice listing Carl B. Roden chief librarian of the Chicago Public Library born in Kansas City Missouri 67 years ago. H Stanley Todd the New York portrait painter born in St Louis 67 years ago. Sir Landon Ronald famed English musician born 65 years ago.
The reading says the native is emotional and enjoys life’s pleasures with a fair chance of success and possible inheritance. Intellectual powers may be average, requiring hard work to achieve results. Emphasize action and conserve resources to the utmost.
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