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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1940

Page

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Extension of Reciprocal Trade Program Debated in Senate

Washington, March 23. Senator Pat Harrison predicts the administration will win its Senate fight to extend the reciprocal trade program for three more years. The Senate debates a House approved resolution to extend beyond June 12, per Roosevelt and Hull. The fight centers on Senate ratification amid a close vote outlook, with Key Pittman set to offer an amendment.

Washington Pat Harrison D. Miss State Finance Committee Senate Roosevelt Cordell Hull Harrison Key Pittman D. Nev Senate Foreign Relations Committee Harrison White House

New Premier of France Stands Firm

Paris March 23 Premier Paul Reynaud in a first inner war council meeting outlined a vigorous total war strategy with General Maurice Gamelin and Admiral Francois Darlan present. Reynaud survived a cabinet rebuke vote and faced continued pressure from rightist groups and Radical Socialist leaders deciding how to back his policies.

Paris Paul Reynaud Nen Inner War Council Maurice Gamelin National Defense Francois Darlan Reynaud Chamber of Deputies Camille Chautemps Edouard Daladier Navy Cesar Campmccni Laurent Eynar Lucien Lamoureux Raoul Dautry Georges Mande Georges Monnet Inter- Ministerial Economic Council Radical Socialist Party

Weather Ohio Tonight And Sunday Fair Skies

A high pressure system from the Dakotas to the South Atlantic states governs conditions while a colder morning affects the Northern and Central Plains and the Mississippi to Atlanta corridor. Light precipitation appears in the Ohio Valley, lower Lake Region, Northern Plains and North Atlantic coast with general moderation of temperatures in Texas, Oklahoma and Southern Kansas.

Ohio South Portion Dakotas South Atlantic States New England Southwest Central Plains Mississippi Atlanta Texas Oklahoma Kansas Ohio Valley Lower Lake Region Northern Plains North Atlantic Coast

Early Boy Gets The Eggs In Cleveland Hunt

Cleveland Ohio March 23 Easter egg hunt behind the Cleveland Museum scheduled for 9.30 am. Fourteen year old George McCafferty led an early start, braving 14 degree cold to collect about 100 eggs, following tracks of earlier hunters. His sisters Eleanor and Mary had given up, while George insisted on proceeding alone at dawn. Officers found the trio earlier in Rockefeller Park.

Cleveland. O Cleveland Museum George McCafferty George Eleanor Mary William Halloran Hen Sachse Rockefeller Park At & A.m

70 Ton Aerial Dreadnaught Being Built

Washington reports Douglas Aircraft completes a 70 ton B-13 super bomber for the US Army. The hidden project at Santa Monica aims for experimental flights within months, with a 28 ton pay load and range exceeding 6,000 miles, far surpassing current Army bombers.

Washington Atlantic Douglas Aircraft Ca US Army Santa Monica Calif Army

Germany Begins Drive For More Oil

Germany presses for economic concessions from Romania in a letter by Dr Karl Clodius outlining four aims: better exchange rates, increased production, expanded German Romanian trade, and improved transport. The move follows Allied resistance to Germany obtaining Romanian oil and reports Britain may seek Danube river boats to hinder shipments. Clodius’ note may form the basis for new negotiations. some view it as an ultimatum with a time limit. Also: navy on Mare Island reports shore leave risks higher than at sea, with motorcycles and autos cited as dangers.

Bucharest Romania Germany Humania Karl Clodius Ace Rumania London Britain Clodius Mare Island Cal Navy Navy Yard

Della Robbia Terra Cotta Panel in Florence Cathedral

The 15 inch terra cotta Della Robbia panel in Florence Cathedral shows Christ rising from the tomb with uplifted hand while guards lie unconscious beneath a blue and white field with gold accents. Adoring angels flank the central figure in the Gothic arch apex.

Luca Della Robbia Horence Cathedral Florence Italy Christ

Furs Will Be Prominent In Easter Parade

Weather outlook splits the nation for Easter with cold conditions and snow in the East while Western states enjoy near 80 degree warmth. Full moon today sets Easter for Sunday as blizzards lash the North and midwest, Duluth reporting 19 below zero and Phoenix at 80 above.

Rocky Mountains Weather Bureau Maine Bermuda Haiti Great Plains California Middle West Fai Atlantic Seaboard Upper One River Valley North Central Mercury West Central Duluth Minn Phoenix Ariz

President Roosevelt Remains Confined To Bed

Washington March 2 President Roosevelt's temperature was normal today but White House secretary Stephen T Early said he probably will not attend Easter church services tomorrow. He doubted White House physician Ross T McIntire would permit him to leave the White House tomorrow.

Washington Roosevelt White House Stephen T. Early Early Ross T. McIntire

Millions Celebrate Easter Across Ohio Archbishop Urges Peace

Millions across Ohio will attend Easter services in cathedrals and small churches honoring the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Archbishop Joseph T. Schrembs says the holiday carries a message of peace amid war, urging return to God for eternal life. Easter fashion parades and colors dominate parades with bright hats and coats, while predicted fair weather suits outdoor celebrations.

Ohio Osho Wall John C Fisher Joseph T. Schrembs The Cleveland Dio Cese Christ J. Harry Cotton Columbus Broad Street Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Theological Serminary Chicago

Annual Dinner of County Trustees and Clerks

Plans are under way for the annual dinner of the Loran County Trustees and Clerks Association to be held at Eaton school at 7 30 pm next Thursday. Joy Thomas, president of the Ohio Association of Township Trustees and Clerks, will speak on township issues in these changing times. W Heineman of Columbia township, president of the county association, will preside and introduce Mayor Joseph Q. Petro of Elyria as toastmaster. entertainment by Jam Armitage and Jerry Ferguson of Elyria.

Loran County Trustees and Clerks Association Eaton School Lee Terrell Joy Thomas Ohio Association of Township Trustees Coyunty W. Heineman Columbia Township County Association Joseph Q. Petro Elyria Jam Armitage Erry Ferguson Terrell

Klinect Named Assistant Dog Warden in Grafton Township

Howard Klinect of Grafton township was appointed assistant dog warden to succeed Wesley Miller who resigned March 31. The appointment was made by Democratic Commissioners John E Davidson and Edward DeChant after endorsement by the Lorain County Democratic Executive Committee. The position pays $125 a month.

Howard Klinect Grafton Township Wesley Miller Klinect John E Davidson Edward DeChant Lorain County Democratic Executive Committee

New Testament Read 70 Times In 10 Years CAMBRIDGE

Benjamin Beers of Cambridge has read the complete Bible 19 times and the New Testament 70 times since 1938. An ordained minister in the United Pentecostal Church, he aims to become an evangelist. He quotes 85 hours as the shortest period to read the Bible and says he reads for relief from worry and care.

Cambridge Mass Benjamin Beers Beers United Pentacostal Council The Assemblies of God

White House denies Cromwell pro ally speech was pre approved

The White House rejected claims that James H. R. Cromwell, US minister to Canada, submitted his pro ally speech for Roosevelt’s approval. A formal statement warned readers not to trust rumors from “unimpeachable authority” and asserted no reporter or newspaper received the speech from such sources.

Washington White House James H. R. Cromwell Canada Roosevelt Stephen T Harly Cromwell

Japanese American relations crisis warned by Yonai

Tokyo March 23 Admiral Yonai told a parliamentary budget committee that a total U S embargo against Japan would create an extremely grave situation and that a crisis could follow if either side erred He urged navy expansion as the United States builds up its fleet saying Japan must cope with a worse future Arita and Yoshida backed him noting improvement might come after China fighting ends.

Tokyo Mitsumasa Yona United States Japan Yona Yonai Hachiro Arita Zenga Yoshida Arita China

Vatican Sees Prolonged War As Peace Probable

Vatican quarters reported the Holy See sent a letter to apostolic nunciatures abroad showing a pessimistic view on peace and predicting a long war. It urged ecclesiastical authorities to do all they can to relieve suffering and noted fear of a decisive phase ahead while not being alarmed by the current stage.

Vatican City Vatican Holy See

Spring housecleaning begins in Elyria schools

Elyria school officials announced the annual Spring vacation cleaning will run through next week. During the break, general repairs, floor, desk and window cleaning, boiler and plumber checks will be done to avoid disrupting classes. Preparations for Spring football practice and track at Ely Stadium are also underway.

Elyria W. Q. McClellan McCleland Ely Stadium

America's Best Dressed Women Named By Academy

New York March 23 The Fashion Academy announced America's 13 best dressed women chosen by leading designers and readers. Honors include Helen Menken Katharine Hepburn Sarah Palfrey Fabyan Mrs Myron C Taylor and Hildegarde among others. Selection focused on style understanding ensemble harmony and American-made clothing rather than expenditure.

New York America Rose” Fashion Wandener Helen Menken Katharine Hepburn Sarah Palfrey Fabyan Myron C. Taylor Josephine Johnson Hildeparde James H R. Cromwell Tuury Monroe Molly McGee Helena Rubinstein Catherine Lifflefield Gladys Swarthout Anna Neagle International Screenlrining Miss Swarthout Fashion Academy Erm Alvin Hartman Hartman

British search ship carries Welles to New York

On the Conte di Savoia U S Under-secretary Sumner Welles sails toward New York to brief President Roosevelt on European conditions after a 13 hour stop at Gibraltar contraband controls. British sailors search the ship for German economist Hyalmar Schacht, questioning 1130 passengers and examining passports.

Conte DI Savoia New York United States Sumner Welles Roosevelt Europe Gibraltar Hyalmar Schacht Genoa Welles

Economy Bloc Leaders Urge FDR to Halt Parity Rise

Economy bloc leaders in the House appealed to President Roosevelt to block a Senate parity provision of 212 million dollars in the 1941 Agriculture Department bill. The Senate added the parity fund to a 1.913 billion dollar agriculture measure sent back to conference with the House. The House had appropriated 713.9 million for 1941. Leaders fear accepting Senate increases could wipe out savings from earlier cuts, unless Roosevelt intervenes personally. The drive aimed to trim Roosevelt’s 8.464 billion dollar 1941 budget to avoid new taxes for emergency defense, with potential cuts remaining mainly in War Department spending.

Washington House Roosevelt Agriculture Department Senate War Department

County asks prosecutor opinion on interest deduction

County commissioners passed a resolution asking Prosecutor Howard KR Butler for an opinion on whether accumulated interest should be deducted first from 109000 or the entire amount applied to principal as requested by the paying institutions. The Andwur Mortgage Loan Company and Depositors Mortgage Loan Company paid off portions of debentures, leaving balances, while both debentures carry three percent interest due at maturity in June 1942. The board seeks a ruling on application of payments and interest versus principal.

Howard KR. Butler Andwur Mortgage Loan Company Depositors Mortgage Loan Company Walter J. Wright John E. Davidson Oscar G. Dunn

Senator Bridges Would Dismantle The New Deal

Senator H Styles Bridges of New Hampshire called for dismantling the New Deal and a return to a free economy. Speaking at the City Club in Cleveland he attacked the national debt the WPA farm subsidies the National Labor Relations Act and SEC investment control. He urged higher farm product tariffs a revival of private enterprise tax relief for business and fewer restrictions.

Cleveland Sen H. Styles Bridges N. H City Club Securities and Exchange Commission Bridges

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