Debt Floods Congress As Tax Burden Mounts
A reflective editorial argues that ongoing federal spending and deficit policy will raise taxes, fuel inflation, and burden future generations. It criticizes Congress for curbing economic reform while legislators seek reelection, noting in Lorain County a $33,987,091.32 federal debt and a $250 per thousand debt load on property. The piece urges restoration of character and a balanced budget, hoping for policy change to avert deeper debt and economic harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Argl
Lorain County
Thomas E. Dewey
Mileage grab judgment sparks tax protest from Ohio voter
A West Jefferson farmer led a taxpayers suit to block legislators receiving mileage for trips not made during the 1933 36 session. The Supreme Court ruled mileage payments improper and supported recovering 5360 dollars already paid, a stance echoed as a stand for honesty in public service amid broader critique of blockaded governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
General Assembly
Supreme Court
Auditor of
Ohio
House of Representatives
21St General Assembly
Ohio Senate
Arnett Harbour
West Jefferson
Harbage
House
Senate
I + am
War era air power and moral lessons in a Boake Carter column
The column discusses Allied and German air power in World War I, noting shifts in supremacy, German material shortages, and Allied production gains. It contrasts war’s trajectory with a later Easter message from the Pope urging settlement by truth and charity, warning that war ruins economies and souls, and reflecting on suffering across nations.
Tugboat Annie guides nine ships in LA harbor
By John Hix Mrs Lilian Bunkers has steered nine tugboats for 18 years, claiming to be America’s only woman tugboat dispatcher. Radios now ease the work. Also notes Indian head on the nickel traced to three real Indians and a distant designer. Finland’s Mannerheim served under Tsarist Russia. the "Three O's" fought for Kaiser Wilhelm. Monday: Sprey Gun Artist.
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Annie
Los Angeles
Lilian Bunkers
America
James Fraser
U. S
Kaiser Wilhelm I
Germany
Sprey
Bible Readings and Wildlife Prank Highlight Weekend Notice
Saturday readings include Isaiah 43 1 7 and a renewal prayer of confession urging personal repentance and allegiance to God. Also a Yellowstone incident reports a ranger discovering a cigar mouthed trout decoy crafted from a stuffed trout skin and cotton in a humorous wildlife prank.
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God
Irrouy
Yellowstone National Park, Mont— Forest
Jimmy Dent
Dent
Dear German Mother Letter Urges Peace and Restraint
An 81-year-old German mother writes to her son in the United States in December 1939. She laments the war, notes shortages of butter coffee and eggs, recalls losses from 1864 to 1914, and pleads for peace while praising life in America. She warns against antiwar propagandists and urges prudent restraint.
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United States
America
Mr. Cromwell
Canada
Ledger Syndicate
Fragmentary OCR News Item
A partial OCR fragment from a 20th century newspaper page presents unreadable strings and numbers. The legible content includes stray digits and letters with no clear names dates places or events to summarize.
Anniversaries and birthdays today's historical notes
Today's anniversaries mark births and deaths of notable figures across U S history from Samuel Maxey and Joseph Smith to De Wolf Hopper and Mary W Calkins with entries on their birthplaces roles and death years. The column lists March 30 events in U S history including legislative milestones and cultural developments alongside birthdays of Clifford Beers Jo Davidson and others.
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Samuel B. Maxey
Kentucky
Texas
U. S
Monroe County
Joseph Smith
Bureau of Navy Yards
Ericssons
Hanover
Mass
Roger Q. Mills
Todd Co. Ky
John Fiske
Boston
Hartford
Conn
Isal
de Wolf Hopper
New York
Mary W. Calkins
Wellesley College
Hartford, Conn
Clifford W. Beers
America
New Haven
Jo Davidson
John Nelson Norwood
Alfred University
England
Edward Jackson
Denver
Chester County
Harvey H. Bundy
Grand Rapids, Mich
Hinckley Honored for Air Safety Record and Leadership
Robert H. Hinckley, chairman of the Civil Aeronautics Authority, receives praise for guiding U S airline safety to a year without fatalities or serious injuries. The Utah Pacific Airways founder and former Mormon missionary helped push pilot training, weather guidance, and voluntary flight cancellations to reduce deaths amid rapid postwar aviation expansion.
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Robert H. Hinckley
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Washington
United States
CAA
Hinckley
Utah-Pacific Airways
Rockies
Congress
Today’s Horoscope for March 31 1940
Self-confidence drives today for natives who may become strong businessmen though pride could curb opportunities. The later hours bring better results and potential rises to high positions with success and honor in store, signaling a day of executive ability.
Teachers Named To Administer And Score Tests
Thirteen committees of Lorain County teachers have been appointed to administer and score the county scholarship test and the commercial subjects contest to be held next Saturday. Forty students will be chosen for the scholarship and commercial contest teams. Committees cover chemistry physics general science biology algebra geometry history Latin French English shorthand and more with named chairmen and members.
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Lorain County Village
Firal
Lorain County
C. A. Gibbons
W. E. Blake
H. W. Baetz
Cley
W. A. Jantz
J. I. King
R. Zellers
Edward Wells
Kenneth Lower
L. K. Kolapus
Hilda Reuter
Ethel Roth
Frederick Wood
Eleanor Kalter
Martha Eckert
Ruth Connor
Roma Hobson
Jeanette Bomgardner
Ruth Dulmage
Velma Leiby
Edna Taylor
Dolly Werner
Anna Wilson
Marian Heeley
Mary Conry
Maurine Catlin
Marian Peak
Lois van Blargin
Dorothy Parsons
Marjorie Brandon
Barbara Kirsch
Ruth Mlazovsky
Rachel Lowash
Lenore Cook
Lois Wittich
Helen Fasbie
Frances Byrne
James Drake
Lucille Churchward
Helen Reitz
Charles Daney
Winifred Powell
Ruth Reddy
Jos A. Page
Ruth Gongwer
Dorothy Seidel
John Sakola
Kathryn Gannett
Wilma Squire
Ruth Stark
Dorothy Smith
Julia Clague
Wayne Gander
William Opperman
Britain Faces Glove Shortage Before War Declares
Britain will lack fabric gloves as supply from Germany was five times greater than domestic output and Czechoslovakia supplied hundreds of thousands of pairs. The warning highlights a looming material shortage impacting domestic production and wartime readiness.
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London
Britain
Germany
Czechoslovakia
Pledge Confidence Reported In Group by Hinckley
A pledge by the group and Bob Hinckley’s confidence mark a public statement in 1940. The article notes support from Hinckley and outlines the expected cooperation and shared goals within the organization.
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Bob Hinckley
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
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U. S. House of Representatives
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Federal Grain Corporation
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Plymouth Colony
Ira Hinckley
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Reich
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Bureau of Air Commerce
Edward J. Noble
Crusader
Drew Pearson
Robert
Allen
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