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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1940
Page
6
By John Hix a 1875 Russian designed circular teacup like ship named Vice-Admiral Popoff proved a failure. Six screws made her spin rather than move, engines reached 3000 horsepower for only 7 knots. She measured 120 feet in diameter.
A Chronicle-Telegram excerpt recalls a flawed Panama Canal labor bill that would have required American workers at American wages. Critics warned it would raise costs, burden Panama with unemployed natives, disrupt defensive project plans, and threaten U.S. interests. After internal opposition, the administration withdrew support and moved to kill the measure.
A German air raid on Scapa Flow dropped 121 high explosive bombs and about 500 incendiaries. British raids on Sylt, near the Danish frontier, followed with heavy bombing. Reports conflict on damage. observers note fires and ammo detonations, while Germans claim minor damage. Authors suggest both raids may be comparative failures, reflecting strong anti aircraft defenses and challenging bomber accuracy.
Senator Van denburg urges balanced budgeting and twofold obligation to both taxpayers and beneficiaries. The article notes New York taxpayers increasingly push back against boondogging and reckless finance, calling for lower taxes and reduced debt as a path to sound economy.
The Inner Circle presses to oust Woodring over cabinet ties as Roosevelt pushes for selling U S airplane secrets to Allies. Key figures Johnson Edison and Farley clash with War Secretary over rapid aircraft transfers while British failures and German designs loom. Stokowski NYA probe fuels Capitol frictions before Farley remains as Democratic chair.
Inner circle critics accuse James Farley of improper use of the Democratic machine while he holds the national chairmanship in a White House bid. Roosevelt remains unlikely to dismiss Farley, as cabinet members and political allies also seek future influence. Farley defends his moves as within cabinet rights.
A devotional note reflects on the days after Jesus's Resurrection, urging believers to wait on God, seek inward stillness, and listen in prayer. It cites Isaiah 41 and Longfellow, stressing daily solitude with God to discern His will and healing through quiet reflection.
The Community Child Welfare club sponsors a benefit card party at Brookside School in Sheffield on Thursday March 28. Proceeds support local welfare efforts.
Readers are reminded of today’s anniversaries including Virginia Le Minor born in Goochland Virginia and Adolphus Greely born in Newburyport Massachusetts. Notable figures Francis Storer Genevieve Ward Emma Ashford Florence Finch Kelly and more are listed with birth and death years. Today in History section recalls Senate actions in 1794 Jackson at Horseshoe Bend 1818 Pershing in France and later Supreme Court tax decision and other events. A Brookside High School dance announcement follows with Hank Jackson calling.
In Salt Lake City two burglars broke into the Kirkham grocery and stole four pies four boxes of chewing gum and a variety of candy bars. The theft was carried out at night and police are investigating leads and reviewing nearby store security footage.
Belden residents report a weekend of social visits and family events. Mr and Mrs D G Reisinger hosted guests from Cambridge Ohio and La Grange. Injured couple William Mohrer continues recovery after a collision with a truck. Easter hosts included Dr Eugene J Witzel and Marjorie Reisinger with Richard Larkins. Local families also shared Sunday dinners and afternoon visits among neighbors in Painesville Valley City and Loram.
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