Dirigible Los Angeles Life on the Line
Washington dispatch March 18 reports the life of the dirigible Los Angeles hanging in the balance as the Board of Inspection and Survey weighs its future.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1930
Page
15
Washington dispatch March 18 reports the life of the dirigible Los Angeles hanging in the balance as the Board of Inspection and Survey weighs its future.
Diamond Dyes promise high quality anilines delivering true bright colors to dresses drapes and lingerie. The ad claims no spotting or streaking with clear even colors that hold through wear and washing. It markets as a cheap simple option available at drug stores with no extra costs for perfect results.
Aboard a century of air power the Los Angeles airship, built in 1934, nears a critical board review. Parts at the Bureau of Standards include corroded duraluminum and girders from Lakehurst. if renewed for over a year, it boosts America toward a Zeppelin fleet unmatched worldwide as ZRS-4 and ZRS-5 rise, with the first voyage planned for July 1931 and a sister ship due fifteen months later. Captain H. T. Wright detailed recent recertification findings.
A scrambled OCR fragment shows a sequence of times and numbers such as 4:00 4:20 4:30 4:40 4:60 5:05 with additional figures 6220 6:30 B:60 5. The legible items suggest a schedule or timetable fragment with irregular time entries and stray digits.
The board examined corroded metal samples removed from the vessel for tests and selected further samples from built up girders. By comparing estimated strength losses from corrosion with known safety factors for girders and the ship, they will reach an approximate life estimate for the vessel.
A column fragment discusses Aga Moham as a direct descendant of the Prophet, portraying him as a holy man who sells his bath water annually. It notes his size, income, and a controversial joke about reforming youth, plus a remark on Cuba cigars and American penalties.
Myron J. Jones of the Dyke School of Commerce in Cleveland will speak to the Elyria Kiwanis Club at Thursday noon on Looking at Life Through the Job.
Mrs Jamess A Messmer of 327 Wilson Avenue Columbus recounts severe stomach trouble and facial pains followed by headaches vomiting and sleepless nights. She credits Konjola with restoring digestion stopping vomiting and easing hip pains within weeks. Konjola sold at Phillips drug store Elyria and by local druggists.
In Philadelphia and Chicago reports conflict as Al Capone escapes scrutiny after release from Graterford. Police guard Broad Street terminals as Capone, flanked by trusted aides, is rumored to head toward Chicago aboard a Broadway Limited train amid warnings to arrest armed gang members. A second outbreak of violence leaves a Rome-born associate slain, underscoring Capone's lingering risk.
Mrs. Freda Gezunterman of 136 West Street told Elyria city council she is unfairly treated under the license ordinance requiring a $100 fee for peddling within city limits. She says she only delivers fish to regular customers who request it and refuses to force sales, yet police arrest her weekly on Fridays to appear before authorities.
The speaker, a fish merchant, told the chief of police that without a license he cannot earn a living in the war period and cannot afford a $100 fee. He has operated in the fish trade seven years and built up customers. The issue was sent to the police and fire committee and to the city solicitor for action.
Mrs Ernest Werner hosted a birthday party in Amherst Ohio on Monday for her son Rufus ten years old. Guests included Nathalie Strauss Roger Strauss Katherine Kinsé Sylvester Dute Irene Florence Towne Marian Ralph Rufus Werner and Howard Smith of Lorain. A luncheon featured a basket centerpiece from Virginia, a birthday cake and green confections as favors. The gathering concluded with gifts for the honoree.
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Rosemery Brownhelm daughter of Mr and Mrs Adam Grobe and Ruth Liord join at Kolbe home with Thelma Melrin and Alfred Brill families from Middie Ridge and Lorain. Monday Night Bridge club hosted by Mrs E E Foster on Cleveland avenue with three tables. next meeting with Mrs John Michael on Park avenue. Virginia Grasse plans move to Tennessee this month. Pythian Sisters to meet at K of P ball tonight with good attendance desired. Mr and Mrs Garris Elria rent Nellie Gruglo property on East Martin Street.
Covnel council passed a resolution authorizing City Solicitor Harry Redingron to file a court suit against Spero T. Valassis seeking $571.02 in payment for a disputed obligation. The move signals formal action to recover owed funds.
City installed a water main and connections on Valassis property on Lezing Tom Avenue in September 1927 at his request. Valassis refused to pay for the installation. council was informed of the dispute at that time.
Clif ford Fuller of Detroit aged 37 suffered severe abrasions to his right ankle after falling from a train at Cleveland Union Depot. He rode to Elyria, where his injuries worsened and he was admitted to Elyria Memorial hospital for treatment.
An old ad-like fragment touts Marmol tablets sold at one dollar per box for twenty two years. It claims widespread use and delightful results with a book included in each box, urging readers to buy for themselves today.
Report notes Douglas fir accounts for about half of the country’s softwood timber. Industry analysts cite its wide availability and strong use in construction. The finding highlights forest management and trade implications for sawmills and builders nationwide.
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