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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1937

Page

8

Fifty Five Million Fighting Men and the U S Army Budget

The House voted 416 million for next year as the largest peacetime military appropriation in U S history. The plan adds about 6,000 to the active force, with minor army and National Guard increases, and positions the United States as largely defensive in a global landscape of large standing armies. The piece notes neutrality shifts and costs, arguing the modest U S military establishment serves defense and deterrence rather than conquest.

House National Guard United States Soviet Russia Italy France Germany British Empire Japan Switzerland The Philadelphia Inquirer

Real Meaning Of Freedom Of The Press

The article argues freedom of the press protects the liberties of the whole people, not the newspaper nor individual printers. It cites Senator Clark, noting the Bill of Rights guarantees broad expression and information, while ensuring truth and accountability through libel laws and public interest.

Bennett Champ Clark Missouri American Newspaper Publishers Association New York Supreme Court of the United States

Off the record chatter warns of court reporters’ burden

National Shorthand Reporters Association pamphlet urges better diction as Joseph Van Gelder, Surrogate's Court reporter in New York, notes that hurried speech and slurred enunciation hinder transcription. He argues American speech has sped up and that much chatter should remain off the record to ease witnesses and legal officials.

National

Excessive Speed Drives Fatal Highway Wrecks

The column argues excessive speed is the main factor in frequent fatal and serious highway crashes. It notes many deaths and injuries from head on collisions, trees, trains, and falls, caused by reckless or drunk driving, urging motorists to slow down to save lives.

Voice Of The People March 10 1937 Editorial

Dear Editor in many respects our Federal government has sunk lower today than ever before it its history. Senator Ashurst shifted from opposing Supreme Court packing to supporting it after the President signaled a subservient court. Dorothy Thompson exposed his inconsistency and others laughed. John Lewis claimed he elected the President and was not rebuked. Sit-down strikes disrupted plants and the President stayed silent. Citizens fear for the country yet hope for better days and resolve to preserve a great nation. E C Young

Ashurst Supreme Court Langan Roosevelt Arizona Dorothy Thompson John Lewis Congress Lewis E. C. Young

Died and historical moments from October days

Died Oct 25 1899 Leroy Scott noted writer born Fairmount Indiana died by drowning in New York July 21 1929 Today in history recalls 1792 Captain Robert Gray entering Columbia River 1826 steam carriage exhibit first American built steam locomotive 1858 Minnesota statehood 1916 relief aid to starving Russia and warnings for Americans to leave Mexico 1918 US artillery fire villages front 1936 kidnapping case 49th birthdays of Berlin Morganthau Burnham Schlesinger Cooke and more Today’s horoscope urges self reliance and caution against envy and mischief.

Leroy Scott Fairmount Ind New York Robert Gray Boston Columbia American Bible Society John Stevens Hoboken N. J Minnesota Britain Poland Mexico U. S Thomas H. Robinson Jr

Bible Readings And Meditations Tuesday May 11

The piece explains the liturgical sequence after the Collect for the day, noting the Epistle and Gospel readings, Creed recitation, and sermon. It recalls early Church ceremony surrounding Gospel reading, hymns, and processions, contrasting with modern practice and reverence for the Gospels.

Christ

Olmsted Falls P. T. A. Holds Election

Olmsted Falls P. T. A. elected new officers at its May meeting held at the school with Mrs. Rudy Bauman named president, Mrs. M. F. Stearns as vice president, W. W. Smith as secretary, and Mrs. Doris Goodnight as treasurer. County Supt. W. G. Banner attended as guest speaker. Miss Sara Chapman to address Kiwanis on Art in the Home Tuesday evening. Circles plan meetings and potluck luncheon at homes of Mrs. Schmid and Mrs. Monkoskey.

Olmsted Falls W. G. Banner E. G. Hixson North Olmsted Rudy Bauman M. F. Stearns W. W. Smith E. M. Jenkins Doris Goodnight Sara Chapman Olmsted Falls High School Barbara Otterson Oscar Schmid Albert Secord Fred Papenfuss Frederick Therman River Street F. V. Monkoskey

Anniversaries of notable figures from history and industry

A compact roll of notable birthdays and anniversaries listing Baron von Munchausen a Russian soldier. Josephus Larned Buffalo editor and author. Charles C Munn commercial traveler and author. Charles W Fairbanks Indianapolis lawyer and U S senator. Ottmar Mergenthaler Baltimore inventor of the linotype. Each entry notes birthplaces and death dates.

Baron von Munchausen Russia Josephus Larned Buffalo N.Y H Bravan Canada Charles C Munn Southington Con Charles W. Fairhanks Indianapolis U. S Theodore Roosevelt Union Co Ohio Ottmar Mergenthaler Baltimore Germany

Notable Moves and Local Socials In Olmsted Area

Mr and Mrs C W Mown purchase the A C Hammon property on Columbia Road with occupancy planned May 26. Zimiora relocate to F B Raphone on Bagley Road. Families visit Minerva Ohio to see relatives. The Minston Study group meets at Mrs KR Speer Lewis Bond home, discussing “Giand! and his teachings.” Recreation classes for adults grow at O F P School, with tap and social dancing led by Alice Burton and Evelyn McQuillen. Men’s softball info available from Russell Miller. boys over 17 welcome.

SWS C. W. Mown A.C. Hammon Columbia Road Cc. L. Zimmer Zimiora F. B. Raphone Bagley Road R. Wiliams Francis Minerva Ohio William Minston Olmsted Community Church KR. J. Speer Lewis Bond Giand O. F P Alice Burton Evelyn McQuillen Russell Miller F. H. Ott Conneath Snyder Ott Tum Buffalo E. E. Breisch Wakeman Carleton Simmerer

Weekend Travel of Local Residents Across States

Two children stayed with Mr Bimmerer at home in Chicago while Mrs Simmerer visited Detroit on a business trip. Mrs L H Stofer spent the weekend in Oxford Ohio with her son Harwood, a Miami University student, during the trip.

Mr. Bimmerer Chicago

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JHE Chronicle-Telegram Audit Bureau of Stieulation Second Street Slyria Lerain County Printing & Publishing Company A. C Hudnott Presigent Clare George Elyria Lorain John W. Cullen Company NEW Tone Fifth Ave Michigan Ave Detroit General Motors Lide Savank Wireregai John Rocke London ST. Michael IN Querne Soar Shah Voice of People Stoll Glendale Cal Irving Berlin Henry Morganthau Jr Secretary of the Treasury New York City Maj Frederick R. Burnham Los Angeles Tivoli Min Frank Schlesinger Yale University Observatory Morris L. Cooke National Power Policy Committee Carlisle Pierre R. Smith Elyria Savings Building Keyes West Ave
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