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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1939
Page
13
The text notes improvements like plumbing painting and landscaping as homes appeal to buyers. It cites Western senators blocking a measure with filibusters while Congress shifts to pass a $1.6443 billion tax bill. Morgenthau declines to confirm authority to run stabilization funds after June 30. Treasury lawyers study the issue.
Today marks the birthdays of notable Americans and others: James H. Lane born 1814 in Indiana and died 1866. Arthur Gilman born 1837 in Indiana died 1909. Paul C. Murphy born 1837 in New Orleans died 1884. Octave P. Pavy born 1844 in New Orleans died 1884. Cy Warman born 1853 near Greenup and died 1914. Frank H. Damrosch born 1859 in Germany died 1937. Alan Seeger born 1888 in New York died 1916.
In 1925 the Shenandoah nose dived near Ava Ohio killing 14 including Lieut Commander Zachary Lansdowne and scattering the crew. Among the wreckage was Lansdownes U S Naval Academy ring later found in 1937 by Mrs Faye Larrison on her farm a monument marking the crash site. Authorities confirmed the ring as Lansdownes reflecting a long secret search by agents.
The Hatch bill would divorce federal benefits and salaries from politics, penalize attempts to sway recipients, and bar federal officers from political activity. It faces House opposition but has Senate support, with a broader aim to shift control of patronage from officeholders to party organizations.
Fifteen prominent figures from across the political spectrum met in a Fortune round table on recovery and taxation. They agreed to reform corporate taxes, abolish tax exempt securities, raise 700 million annually by adjusting exemptions and rates, and create a National Tax Commission to craft a long range tax policy. The plan aims to reduce fear of tax confiscation, spur investment, and boost employment.
With no direct evidence of sabotage the Phenix disaster near French Indo China is linked as a tragic coincidence to the Squalus and Thetis losses. Officials conduct intensive inquiries to find plausible explanations and technical improvements to prevent future sinkings. Public acceptance of war risks contrasted with demand for answers and precautions.
The piece argues cities face a housing problem with many old houses that are hard to rent or sell. A real estate man urges owners and dealers to invest in overhauling such homes, noting buyers respond to well maintained property. He stresses pricing and repairs to compete with new houses.
The piece reflects on isolation and faith, citing Psalm passages and Bernard Shaw for Joan of Arc. It argues that loneliness can be spared by God’s everlasting arms, urging trust and strength in divine companionship. Harvitt and Lt D Augenstein of the Findlay state patrol later took suspects into custody amid possible ties to an Ohio reformatory fugitive.
In Fremont Ohio on June 22 Robert Taber twenty and Patrick Darcy twenty one both of New York were captured after a sixty mile per hour chase through downtown. They faced three warrants for armed robbery kidnapping and automobile larceny. They allegedly robbed William Dunkel sixteen of Canton stole his car and eight dollars and left him tied to a tree near Findlay before being stopped by Captain P J McGuire and Officer Joe Bamner.
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau said the department is ready to meet any emergency if Congress fails to pass the administration monetary bill. He warned the situation is serious and noted Roosevelt’s powers to devalue the dollar and extend the stabilization fund may lapse May 30 without congressional renewal.
Stanley Sobieski of 1707 West Avenue reported to police that two tires and a wheel were stolen from the rear of his automobile while it was parked night before last at the Steel and Tubes Company plant. He works nights at the Tubes and found the loss the next morning. value listed at 27 dollars.
A women's group in Ireland voices frustration that men still sing about colleens yet avoid marriage, urging different social expectations and commitments from suitors.
Timeline of diverse events includes Mackenzie reaching the Pacific coast as a famed overland explorer, mob attack on a Baltimore newspaper office, Florida Territory Indian bounty policy, Schley’s Arctic rescue, DOJ formation, Hay’s Morocco cable demanding Perdicaris, WWI sugar rations, and Louis knocking out Schmeling.
Col Clarence S Ridley Panama Canal governor born Corydon Indiana 56 years ago. Mayor Harold H Burton Cleveland born Boston 31 years ago. Mrs Charles Lindbergh born 33 years ago. Frederick B Patterson NCR director born Dayton Ohio 4% years ago. Mrs Caroline O Day congresswoman Rye New York born Perry Georgia 64 years ago. Dr John B Gries Rosewood Ohio noted economist born Urbana Ohio 62 years ago. Julian Huxley English biologist writer born 52 years ago.
Today offers strong attachments and tender sympathies with a contented life filled with good work and rewarding prospects. The passage emphasizes enduring partnerships and communal joy as a central theme of a stable domestic life.
A 40 piece girls band sponsored by the Loyal Order of Moose of Lorain directed by Frank Mackert gave a concert at the Lorain County Home on Murray Ridge Road. Following the concert H H Fisher of Wellington spoke on current events and E L Wilson of Elyria told stories. Both men are associated with the program and appear at the County Home every Wednesday afternoon.
L. R. Curtis, proprietor of a gasoline station at 150 Cleveland Street, reported to police that someone opened a desk drawer yesterday and stole $6 in change. The theft occurred while he was away and the assistant served a customer.
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