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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1938
Page
3
An editorial urges readers to learn how to swim and follow common sense on the water. Drownings are preventable with caution and proper technique, and even experienced swimmers should avoid risky feats after meals or when fatigued.
Bruce Barton, aiming to repeal useless laws, joins a seventy fifth Congress that produced 17 992 bills and resolutions, over 1 700 of which became laws. Critics warn against overstuffing the hopper while lawmakers seek value over volume.
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor plan a March visit to the United States. Once controversial figures, they are now welcomed with renewed social interest as their trip is seen under happier auspices and amid a softened public mood.
The article argues that wars after World War I and into the Spanish Civil War and Sino Japanese fighting will be prolonged, not brief, despite early expectations of rapid, mechanized conquest. It stresses shared lessons: dictatorships cannot quickly crush foes, and enduring sacrifice may still yield a precarious peace.
A brief note on the Massachusetts Bay Colony founding an official mint in 1652 and issuing the Pine Tree shilling along with Willow and Oak Tree coins during its 35 year tenure, marking early U.S. coinage stabilization efforts.
Caspar Wistar, arriving in Philadelphia from Hei Delberg in 1717, brought four expert glass blowers from Rotterdam and founded a glass factory below the city. The plant produced window glass and bottles and was the first American glass works.
Chronology of births and deaths for figures including Sir William Pepperell Paul F Eve Lafcadio Hearn Paul Laurence Dunbar Helen Keller Rufus von Kleinsmid William T Grant Hebert Curtis Charles C McCracken Julius Klein and others with dates and places referenced, noting civil service, labor, education and wartime milestones.
A fragment discusses a loving trusting temperament that lacks awareness of human weaknesses and is easily deceived. The text hints at a feminine perspective, suggesting a characterization of vulnerability and gullibility.
A religious reflection on Genesis showing God as Creator, the week’s origin, and Sabbath rest. It notes Sabbath rest as a universal obligation, extending to slaves and workers, and argues modern interpretation should adjust literal readings while affirming the rest principle.
The President portrays widespread aid as necessary while opponents call it a mortgage on homes and farms. They argue the administration seeks dictatorial powers via Congress and warn the government rests on class appeals rather than solid policy.
Juvenile officer Carl Curtis reports his work increases during the summer when schools close. He places youths in farms, Navy service, or camps to keep them constructive. A 17 year old on a farm improves behavior and hopes to rent land. another trainee earns an employer’s trust to finish high school. A 14 year old learns drawing and family ties after YMCA camp experiences. Curtis oversees 28 boys already employed. The Public Debt Service is noted, and Rachel Fields’s novel All This and Heaven Too is mentioned along with Czechoslovakia’s cooperative movement.
Avon June 27 The Baptist Church hosted a children’s day program featuring songs recitations and tableaux by various classes and individuals including May Ella Johnson Carol Shenck Shirley Moore Tommie McDonald Nancy Buell and Camilla Townsend among others. The program included selections My Home Sweet Home At Grandpas Farm The Ladder of Life and What a Friend We Have in Jesus with closing prayer by Roy Schwinn.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Knights of Sir John observed their 26th anniversary with a June 23 dinner at the Wilford house. Victor Lamburt gave a talk and the evening ended with card games and socializing, prizes awarded for high scores.
In 1884 France faced tensions with China and added rice to its contraband list. The move reflected wartime trade controls and agricultural commodity concerns affecting both nations.
The writer criticizes the President for discussing the nation without addressing the mounting debt of 40 billion dollars and the pay for it. The piece argues fear and lack of confidence prevail, with no clear plans to reassure the public or aid industry and employment. It notes leaders lack industrial experience and raises concerns over unemployment.
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