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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1940
Page
10
In Philadelphia Boake Carter argues against political insiders at the upcoming convention. He advocates appointing capable nonpoliticians to key posts including a postman for the postal service and a navy veteran for the Navy, pressing for business and professional expertise over traditional politicians.
The column highlights Wendell Willkie’s leadership of Commonwealth and Southern, one of the world’s largest utility firms, noting it was a hopeless mess when he assumed the presidency and credits his tenure with its turnaround efforts.
The piece argues Willkie’s businesslike approach, selecting capable subordinates and applying corporate governance to government. It contrasts him with Roosevelt’s leadership, claiming trained executives in cabinet roles could drive efficient, productive governance and moral support for a business minded president.
James Mitchell a 49 year old of 504 West 12th Street Elyria sustained multiple contusions and abrasions after being struck by a car driven by Elmer Reisinger of Seville while walking on Graf ton road near the LaPorte water line. The collision dragged him about 25 feet and required hospital treatment.
Four youths from MicMechen were drowned when their rowboat capsized in the swift current of the Ohio River near McMechen Dam at Benwood. The victims were Samuel Gedeline Melvin Craddock Earl Poland and another unnamed youth.
All bodies except Theodore Clark were recovered late yesterday after a incident. authorities continued search and investigation to determine the fate of Clark and the circumstances surrounding the event.
Anthony Klonarts of Youngstown crafts violins as a hobby using only a pocket knife. He has built violins in miniature and standard sizes over the past three years.
A powerful storm hit Findlay Ohio causing torrential rain in mid June. The deluge topped 14.48 inches, flooding streets and cellars and disrupting utilities. Lightning struck three homes with minor damage.
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