24 Jun 1936
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1936
Page
1
A news picture man has taken four photos of President Roosevelt over his term to show changes in appearance. The portraits offer a visual comparison as the Democrats prepare to renominate him for a second term. Readers are asked for their opinion on whether he looks older.
At Philadelphia convention hall Democratic leaders wrestle over the platform on Roosevelt reelection. Lehman advocates stronger wage hours language while Barkley signals willingness to amend the Constitution if needed. Farley and others press for a liberal tone as debate centers on labor, currency and monopoly planks and Lehman’s New York political stance.
Fair conditions across Ohio tonight with temperatures holding steady then warming Thursday. In the northern portion expect a rise by early morning as mild air moves in.
Six indictments were returned by the grand jury after a session lasting a day and a half following review of 14 cases. Nick Nichols, 32, of Cleveland, is named among three suspects in the robbery of Emil Ruth, a South Amherst businessman, of 1081 dollars and a watch about two months ago. Mike DeCorpo of Cleveland had charges dismissed in connection with the same crime.
Philadelphia June 24 delegates open the Democratic National Convention with Alden Barkley in chair one hour 17 minutes late. Rev Marchall L Shephard first black to offer prayers at the gathering as the Philco Men's Glee Club sings. Hull and Duffy guide early business with rules and committee referrals, roll call slows as states present many nominations. The stage is set for platform adoption and nominations later tonight.
The Democratic high command considers drafting Claude Bowers to aid in FDR’s reelection campaign. Bowers, ambassador to Spain since 1928, would work with the Democratic national committee to shape strategy against Republican leadership attacks.
Ohio's 1935 general revenue expenditures rose sharply from 1934, with total general revenue spending hitting a new high and receipts for general appropriations increasing. The State Auditor reported 1935 costs surpassed 1934 by 18.66 million dollars, amid higher education, pensions, poor relief, and permanent improvements, alongside a surge in daily treasury activity and a large state welfare bill. Gasoline taxes remained substantial, highway costs per mile hit a record, and convict labor produced goods sold to the public.
A June 24 timetable lists sessions in Eastern Standard Time. 11:00 AM convening by Temporary Chairman Alben Barkley, followed by prayer by Rev Marshall Shepard and a music segment. Eddie Dowling introduces theater celebrities, with later credentials report, officer election, and remarks by Sen Joseph T Robinson. Broadcast over WTAM WHK WGAR. Concludes at 10:00 PM.
The county board of commissioners announced that blind pension payments are planned for July 1 as originally scheduled. This note confirms continuation of the pension administration timetable with payments due on that date.
Grafton faces a special election on a two mill school operating levy to decide whether nine or six months of classes will be held next year. Officials warn defeat would cut $4,500 total funding from local and state sources under the School Foundation Program.
National convention backs Roosevelt Carter ticket and hurls at Hoover and the Liberty League while signaling attack on Landon. Barkley cites Supreme Court rulings, rails at the Cleveland and Palo Alto references, and hints at constitutional revision within a revived New Deal framework.
Labor and Farm Bureau leaders William Green and Edward A O Neal urged Democratic platform builders to pledge a second New Deal embracing controlled agriculture managed currency and curbing Supreme Court powers. They outlined an 11 point farm program and backed ongoing New Deal measures while criticizing monopolies and tariffs.
Apartment rented through a Chronicle-Telegram want-ad. Readers see another rental listing as part of the daily rental, sale and hiring notices.
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