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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1940

Page

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Enforce Martial Law At Grand River Dam

Florida Oklahoma. Nearly 70 National Guardsmen arrived to enforce martial law at the Grand River Dam project as Gov. Phillips denounced bureaucrats. Guards moved from Wagoner to the dam site, armed but not yet ready to escalate. Mayor Parris and aides activated martial law last night. Phillips vowed to stand firm while seeking a state injunction to halt completion.

Disney Okla Grand River Leon Phil Wagoner Phillips Public Works Administration Oklahoma Harry Parris Parris I. N. Towne Oklahoma City Mac Q. Williamson

Claim Widening of Route 58 Damages Dietrich Property

A right of way dispute on Route 58 near Pleasant View Sanatorium and the New York Central railway prompted a referral to County Prosecutor Howard R Butler after Hernan Dietrich and Alfred and Mildred Dietrich threatened to sue. They allege road widening damaged trees and property, arguing the section is a 50 foot right of way though records show 60 feet.

Pleasant View Sanatorium New York Central Railway Howard R Butler Hernan Dietrich Alfred and Mildred Dietrich Dietrichs Harry L. Dunham

Weather Ohio Snow Flurries and Cooler Tonight

Weather summary notes snow flurries in Ohio and colder conditions tonight with generally fair, continued cold Friday. A distant disturbance moved to Lake Superior, high pressure sits in western southern and Atlantic states. General precipitation across the Mississippi to Atlantic, light to moderate except heavy rains in Alabama and Georgia. Temperatures cooler in Central Valleys and Plains, moderating in northern mountains.

Ohio Minois Lake Superior Atlantic Mississippi Florida New England Alabama Georgia Plains

Cold Wave Pushes East as Ice and Snow Spread

A belated cold wave moved east from the Middle West bringing ice and snow to Atlantic states from Virginia to Maine. In Ontario a storm caused at least one death and many injuries with sleet and freezing rain, while Royal Canadian Air Force planes battled ice on wings. Northwestern New York faced sleet and snow as cold air spread south, with fears of sub zero lows across the Dakotas and heavy snow in the northern states. The U.S. forecast calls for cold weather from Mississippi through Kentucky and the Carolinas, with some snow in Maryland and Virginia and sunshine in the Middle West tomorrow.

United Press Middle West Atlantic States Virginia Maine Ontario Canada Royal Canadian Air Force New York Mississippi Delta Tennessee Kentucky Carolinas Maryland Weather Bureau Dakotas

Forty Couples Are Elyria's Guests Today

Nearly eighty men and women from rural Lorain County toured Elyria. Forty rural couples were hosted by Elyria merchants, visiting Bender Body plant, American Lace, Elyria Telephone, and MCA, with a luncheon and a talk by Prof. Wertz on town and country interdependence. Afternoon visits included Peerless Laundry and Chronicle Telegram plant, all part of a chamber event to foster city rural ties.

Lorain County Elyria Y. M.C. WA Bender Body Company Howell-Stor American Lace Manufacturing Elyria Telephone Company Second Street W. R. Wertz Ohio State University Extension Peerless Laundry and Dry Cleaning Company Chronicle-Telegram Merchants’ Division Elyria Chamber of Commerce Nge

Train Crash Kills 23 At Texas Citrus Crossing

A passenger train collided with a citrus worker truck near McAllen Texas killing at least 23 people while many others were injured. Bodies were found at multiple towns as flames raged and hospitals struggled to handle the injured.

Mcallen Texas Charles King Taco Edinburg Mary Ann Wail McAllen Funeral Home Weslaca McAllen Hospital

Reds Storm Viipuri Earlier in War

Moscow reports five hours before fighting ceased Russian troops stormed and sank Viipuri the Finnish city that would go to Russia under the peace treaty. The disclosure today confirms the Soviet take while peace terms end hostilities.

Moscow Mareh Russia Finland Viipuri

Seven Ohio convicts plotted prison escape and hostage plan

Seven Ohio penitentiary inmates conspired to seize Warden Frank Henderson and guards as hostages to aid an escape. Russell Clark, Dillinger gang survivor, was among them. six others named include Frank Benszowski Walter Szafranski Cecil Martin John Gleeton Leroy Keith Vernon Taylor. The plot was stopped last week, with prisoners placed in L-Block.

Columbus Russell Clark Dillinger Ohio Penitentiary Frank D. Henderson Clark Alen County Jesse Sauber Lima John Dillinger Henderson Frank Benszowski Cleveland Walter Szafranski Cecil Martin Pickaway County John Gleeton Cincinnati Leroy Keith Trumbull County Vernon Taylor Union County

Ten More Saint Patrick Birthdays in Elyria List

The Chronicle Telegram reports Elyria and vicinity residents mark Saint Patrick’s Day birthdays rising to 78 with 10 new names. Names include Henry Terrell born March 17 1907 in Wilson Louisiana Patric Donald Martin born Harriman Tennessee 18 years ago Kate Roth Elmer Trinter Ira Ring Mrs Charles Bishbaugh Harold Leroy Waters Mrs Florence Gilpin Joe Patrick Brown Audrey Ann Blockages Midtown.

Elyria Chronicle-Telegram Henry Terrell Bath Street Wilson Louisiana Patric Donald Martin Walnut Street Harriman Tennessee Kate Roth Clark Street Elmer Trinter Trinter Road Vermilion Ira F. Ring Columbia

Sweden and Norway move to form defense alliance

Well informed quarters in Moscow report that Sweden has agreed to conclude a defense alliance with Norway and that Norway is negotiating toward the same, potentially aligning with the Russo-Finnish peace pact so long as the accord is not aimed at the Soviet Union. Finland expected to join in the near future.

Sweden Norway Finland Aloscow Moscow Soviet Union

Sweden Norway Finland form defensive alliance amid Russo-Finnish ties

Sweden and Norway agreed to a defensive alliance with Finland and begin military and diplomatic negotiations for ratification of the Russo-Finnish Treaty. Finland's Kyosti Kallio urged readiness as reconstruction funds of 200 to 300 million Swedish crowns were pledged, part for fortifications along the new frontier, while Sweden sought Russia's explanations on railroad plans and Arctic transit.

PPO Sweden Norway Finland Foreign Office Russia Arctic Norway Kyosti Kallio Helsinki Folkets Dagblad Esthenia Lithuania Latvia Gulf of Bothnia Luleaa Hango Stockholm

Nordic alliance outlined as mutual defense pacts

The text argues Mareen ot Coatie or abetted an ABA with neither side proving a barrier. It describes a so called Nordic alliance as interlocking mutual assistance pacts not aimed at Russia or any country, but solely for defense.

Mareen Coatie Russia

Seek Transfer Of Funds For Relief

County commissioners and Ernest E. Holmes dispute with County Treasurer Walter J. Wright over relief bond balances. Based on state figures Holmes says $43,362.50 should transfer to direct relief, while Wright claims about $36,000. Commissioners seek $30,000 for direct relief, Wright offers $10,000, warning he cannot release more without court order or state guarantees. Continued on Page 10.

Ernest E. Holmes Walter J. Wright Holmes Wright State of No. 2

Finland Urges Nordic Military Alliance After War Losses

President Kyesti Kallio spoke on national radio to mourning Finns, urging a military alliance with Sweden and Norway to safeguard the nation’s future. He lamented lost territories and imperial aims, praised Finnish unity, and said aid from allied nations is hoped for while stressing self-reliance. Field Marshal Mannerheim was set to address the nation later.

United Press Helsinki Finland Sweden Norway Kyesti Kallio Kallio Peter the Great Viipuri Baron Carl Gustav Mannerheim

Finnish Relief Fund Still Accepting Donations in Elyria

Hubbard Wilcox, treasurer of the Finnish Relief Fund, Inc., announced today that about $0 has been collected in Elyria and donations are still being accepted. He noted that the need to aid Finnish people has not abated due to the peace settlement, and the relief fund committee work continues.

Hubbard Wilcox Finnish Relief Fund, Inc Elyria Hiv Relief Fund

Contests Draw 86 School Music Groups at Clearview School

In Lorraine County's annual band orchestra and chorus contest at Clearview School, 86 music organizations compete across four divisions with first and second plaques awarded. Classes C CC CCC and an elementary division determine winners. ten to one point scale defines ratings. open to the public 8:20 a m to 4:30 p m. Gerald M. Frank, county music supervisor, departs.

Clearview School Loraine County Clearview Gerald M. Frank Ing Wellington la Grange Brownhelm Henrietta Belden Avon Avon Lake Ridgeville Bouin Awiecst Brookside Columbia Eaton Grafton Redden Brighton Camden Paro Marksey East Carlisle Huntington

Snow Plows In Operation Today

Snow and a wet snowfall since 2 A M slowed traffic as city and county crews spread cinders and salt on Elyria and surrounding roads. Four cinder trucks and two snow plows were deployed at 5 A M to clear county routes, with state crews from Oberlin assisting. No major accidents reported this morning amid cautious driving, though several late-evening incidents were noted including guard rail damage on Route 58 and fender damage from backing vehicles.

J. D. Faxon Elyria Harry L. Dunham State Highway Division Oberlin Vernon Brow R.D. Spencer Sugar Hill Wellington Charles D. Wilford Avon Bert Baron Lake Avenue Robert S Hopkins Pecerape Tat Louis Cook Gratton

Tax Return Rush Peaks But Office Expects More

The final rush to file income tax returns is underway in the local post office basement office. Patrick A. Radican deputy collector noted the worst may be past though a larger surge could come this afternoon or tomorrow. The deadline is midnight tomorrow and staff will work late tonight and tomorrow night. T. J. Gorman oversees corporation returns while Radican and William E. Sykes handle individual filings as they arrive. The volume and tax receipts are up from last year, though precise figures are not available at the local office.

Patrick A. Radican Internal Revenue T. J. Gorman Radican William E. Sykes Cleveland

Contributions Of Over $5 000 Ruled As Pernicious

The Senate adopted by 40 to 38 an amendment to the Hatch clean politics extension bill defining political contributions of more than 3 000 dollars as pernicious political activity.

Washington Senate

Tare furnished room ad claims rapid tenant match

A want ad touts unusually fast results with rooms tented by 4 p m the same day. The fragment mentions a furnished space in a building labeled AIM Middle and invites quick inquiries.

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