Voice of the People from North Ridgeville 1938
In a letter to the Chronicle Telegram, Victor C. Reese and Edward C. Young urge deep tax cuts to balance state finances. They condemn sales tax proposals and lobby influence from education road and public utilities, urging legislators to reduce expenses rather than raise taxes. They warn of widespread tax delinquency and its social impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cey
State Highway Department
Victor C. Reese
the Chronicle-Telegram
White
Congress
Edward C. Young
Anniversaries of notable figures and events listed
TODAY S ANNIVERSARIES 1786 Henry M Brackenridge jurist diplomatist and political writer born in Pittsburgh died there Jan 18 1874 1811 George W Scranton iron and steel manufacturer born Madison Conn died Scranton Pa March 24 1861 184 Charles C Munn novelist and commercial traveler born Southington Conn died July 1917 1852 Charles W Fairbanks Indiana lawyer U S Senator 26th Vice President born Union County Ohio died Indianapolis June 4 1918 1878 Coker F Clarkson expert editor and advisor on technical subjects automobiles born Des Moines Ia died June 4 1930 1858 Minnesota admitted to statehood 1875 First International Sunday School Convention at Baltimore 1926 North Pole dirigible Norge expedition crosses for Amundsen Ellsworth Nobile
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Henry M. Brackenridge
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
George W. Scranton
Madison
Conn
Scranton
Charles C. Munn
Southington
Ada
Minnesota
Baltimore
Elyria Economy Committee studies city operations for savings
The economy committee of Elyria Council, with members Taylor Rankin and Notley and Clerk Harvey Cheney, is studying municipal methods in Ohio cities to find cuts without harming services. They aim to share findings with council and other cities to improve efficiency through information exchange.
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Council
Elyria
Ohio
Taylor, Rankin and Notley
Harvey Cheney
Ideas Never Die In Face Of Censorship Across Nations
The piece cites Helen Keller arguing that ideas survive book burnings and tyranny. It notes Nazi book burning in Germany, praise for German virtues, fear of Hitler's secret police, and warnings of a judgment day for oppressive acts. Various anecdotes from U S newspapers illustrate the era's mood and skepticism toward censorship.
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Helen Keller
Europe
Germany
Hitler
Beeen
Ridicule of Bodily Defects as a Laughing Source
The text notes that ridiculing bodily defects historically served as a major source of laughter, reflecting social attitudes toward difference and humor.
Today in History 1963 Lady of the Lake ship incident
In 1963 a ship named Lady of the Lake faced a notable event involving an escape from Eneland to Can. The fragmentary note hints at a maritime incident or historic reflection but lacks full details and verifiable names or places.
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Eneland
Tro
Notable 100th Birthdays Honor Historic Figures
A list of centenarians and honorees including Dr. Augustus Beard of Norwalk Conn a Congregational clergyman missionary and editor born in Norwalk 100 years ago Henry Morgenthau Jr head of the Federal Farm Board born in New York City 42 years ago Dr Frank Schlesinger Yale Observatory director born in New York 62 years ago Frederick R Burnham explorer and soldier born Tivoli Minnesota 72 years ago Rt Rev Joseph Chartrand bishop of Indianapolis born St Louis 63 years ago Irving Berlin songwriter born in Russia 45 years ago.
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Augustus F. Beard
Norwelk
Conn
France
America
Norwalk
Connn
Henry Morgenthau Jr
New York
Federal Farm Board
New York City
Frank Schlesinger
Yale University
Observatory
Frederick R. Burnham
Los Angeles
South Africa
Britain
Tivoli
Minn
Joseph Chartrand
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Irving Berlin
Russia
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Dally
Lorain
John W. Cullen Company
Chicago
Michigan Ave
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Detroit
General Motors
Portland Oregon Daily Journal
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Eben
Washington Star
World-Herald
Omaha
Toledo Blade
Sallys
Trom
Alan van Wormer
U.S. Tires
Hi-Speed
Cleveland ST
Tahee Ee
Ivarnis
James Brinnon
Elyria Lumber & Coal CO
Chestnut ST
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