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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1940
Page
4
Elyria Chronicle Telegram records publisher Clarke George, editor, and issue pricing. Released June 26 1940 with advertising reach across Lorain County and neighboring areas.
Former President Hoover addressed the Republican National Convention urging stronger national preparedness, defense spending scrutiny, and a robust economy. He warned against New Deal weakness, urged a powerful navy, faster war machine production, and warned against entering wars without clear constitutional limits. He emphasized keeping out of war unless the Western Hemisphere is attacked, and called for lawful support to nations fighting for freedom with strict limitations.
Exports to Russia have surged since the Polish invasion, led by ferro alloys and copper. Analysts say demand stems from Russia’s wartime needs and closed European markets, not friendship. In early 1940 Russia doubled purchases over late 1939, with totals reaching near 90 million dollars in seven months.
The National Safety Council notes a drop in drownings from 3000 in 1938 to 4460 in 1239, attributing progress to school swimming instruction, Red Cross lifesaving programs, and safety education. As hot weather returns, continued emphasis on protection is urged to further improve safety.
The piece notes India’s loyalty to Britain amid war, Gandhi’s pledge to wait for redress until after the war, and a looming All-Indian National Congress and Moslem League meeting to reassess Italy’s war entry. Italian arrests in Simla signal anti Axis sentiment.
The Kansas publisher cites Knox as authority on Roosevelts stance. Roosevelt says he is not a candidate and warns public declaration would hurt U.S. policy amid global tensions. Knox questions if drafted, could he run.
Washington dispatch details alleged Nazi gas plans to strike Britain as 100 planes per hour over England and a rain of bombs threaten cities, with gas reserves cited as a factor. Foretold is a sea invasion after aerial bombardment, amid cautious notes from British and French intelligence.
Today marks notable anniversaries for George Bruce born in Scotland 1781 a New York typefounder who died July 5 1866 and Abner Doubleday Wes Pointer major general and civic leader credited with inventing baseball while at school in Cooperstown New York born Ballaston Spa New York died Mendham New Jersey January 26 1693.
Joseph B Eastman is noted as the chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commus section in today’s birthdays brief, highlighting his leadership role and public service.
The 1340 Golden Gate Exposition will remain open for 130 days and close on September 29 after drawing about 1.22 million visitors last year.
The item lists numerous vegetables and flowers such as tomatoes peppers celery broccoli brussels sprouts cabbage and a wide range of ornamentals like petunias marigolds zinnias cosmos dahlias and cannas. It notes perennials and many other plants offered by the dozen or hundred plants.
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