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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1940
Page
6
Morgenthau notes income tax collections 31.2 percent ahead of last year, signaling potential recovery if sustained. Yet treasury figures show March 17 end-of-year spending outpaced receipts by about $450 million versus last year, underscoring persistent deficits despite rising taxes.
In wartime chemistry wood pulp yields more than paper. Rayon now comes from fast growing southern trees, sparing northern forests. Bi products include flavoring extracts, alcohol, plastics, wall board, and lignin driving a wide range of chemicals.
The coming Pony Express stamp set for April 3 triggers a controversy among stamp collectors. Critics attack the rider’s pose and the horse saddle dated post horse era, while Bronszko Charley Muller, reputed last pony rider, resides in Newark, NJ.
The article outlines a shifting crisis as Premier Daladier is ousted for a bolder successor amid signs of accelerating warfare. It cites English doubt, bold air raids on German bases, troop moves in the Near East, and a move toward decisive conflict while warning against passive strategy and advocating moral leadership and truthful conduct.
NEW YORK Where I met Tom Dewey in his cubbyhole office at the district attorney's quarters I found a earnest, self made candidate not a vain pose but a man driven to sell ideas He is tense yet frank about his own abilities and the stakes of a presidential run with a focus on honesty anti corruption and personal discipline he writes his own speeches and works hard to present a convincing, steady image.
A compact look at James VI of Scotland and James I of England born in 1566, crowned at Stirling in 1567, ruling both realms after Elizabeth I's death in 1603, and dying as king of both nations. The piece notes his unique dual title and long joint reign.
Washington reports Jim Farley shifts from fence to anti third term stance and plans a pre convention showdown with President Roosevelt. Farley will press for a decisive yes or no on reelection and may publicly oppose the third term if no clear reply is forthcoming, risking GOP gains but defending his party and country.
Today's anniversaries list prominent historical figures with birthplaces and death dates. Benjamin Thompson Count Rumford born Woburn Massachusetts died France August 21 1914 Nathaniel Bowditch born Salem Massachusetts died Boston March 17 1838 Moses Stuart born Wilton Connecticut died January 4 1852 John J Upehureh born Franklin County North Carolina died January 18 1887 Margaret M Davidson born Plattsburgh New York died November 25 1838 Sophia M B Herrick born Gambier Ohio died October 9 1919 Edward Bellamy born Chicopee Massachusetts died May 22 1898.
On March 26 history notes a Detroit hangings case, Territory changes from 1803, Gen Hulls court martial, rail strikes amid presidential orders, 1922 Prohibition Navy action, 1928 unemployment estimate, 1929 stock crash, 1939 Yankee Clipper voyage, and births of James B Conant, Robert Frost, Conde Nast, Paul H Douglas, Bertha Van Housen, and Robert W. G Varsl.
Avon Lake is hosting its annual after Easter dance planned by Legion Post 211 to be partly held at the Chateau on Saturday March 30. Residents share news of dinners for Mr and Mrs E J Nussdorfer’s 75th birthday and a Garden Club event marking its 10th anniversary with speaker Mrs Nora Halter on conservation and parks. Briefs note family visits and a birth at Elyria Memorial Hospital as the town reflects on simple joys.
Worcester born man in Victor New York marks 50 years, Othmar Ammann chief engineer of Port of New York Authority born in Switzerland 61 years ago. Today signals a person of strong character who overcomes opposition and discouragement to achieve success in the end through perseverance.
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