Anniversaries and notable birthdays and events
A dated annals roundup lists birthdays and deaths of Josephus N. Larned Theodore D. Wilson Charles C Mune and others with roles in publishing, politics, and science. It also notes the Ligation of the innominate artery by Valentine Mott, early locomotive experiments by Col John Stevens, and the 1958 Alaska admission to statehood. Concluding predictions warn of envy risk, cautious outlook, and possible trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephus N. Larned
Buffalo
Chatham
Canada
Theodore D. Wilson
Navy
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Brooklyn
N. Y
Charles C Mune
Southington
Conn
Charles W. Fairbarnks
Indianapols
Theodore Roosevelt
Uron Co
Oho
Olmvier
Des Meines
Harding and Coohége
Secretary of Agriculture
Rock Island
Dred Oer
Valentine Mott
New York
John Stevens
Hoboken
N. J
Phladelphia
Aiinnesova
Spider
Okie
U. S
Wilson
Dreyer
Taussig Row Reveals Navy Politics and Roosevelts Clash
A 1940 column outlines Admiral Taussigs discord with President Roosevelt over Japan and wartime policy. It traces Taussigs career from 1915 critiques to 1939 assessments, noting Jewish German descent and unequal postings. The piece suggests internal Navy and State Department alignment against Taussigs anti Japan stance.
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Taussig
Edward David Taussig
St Louis
Joseph Knefler Taussig
Dresden
Ger
Navy
Institute of Naval Affairs
Far East
United States
Admiral Taussig
Fifth Naval District
Norfolk
Taussg
Japan
Senate
State Department
Roosevelt
Stark
Nimitz
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Mother's Day Sermon Thought From Washington Irving
A Mother's Day meditation from Washington Irving on maternal love enduring through all trials. It urges reflection by sons and daughters who have strayed, calling them to recall a mother's hopes, loyalty, and the principles she attempted to impart, and to turn back to virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Irving
Ives
Mock Convention parade thrills Oberlin crowd
Editors recount last evening’s Oberlin Mock Convention with a long parade of student made floats representing various States. The circus elephant Frieda drew big applause as the GOP symbol entered the tent while Dean Wittke Grove Patterson and Congressman Dudley White offered serious remarks and critiques of New Deal policy.
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Oberlin
Elyria
College Town
Frieda
G.O.P
Dean Carl W. Wittke
Grove Patterson
Dudley White
Churchill Takes Over Britain As War Looms
Winston Churchill becomes prime minister as appeasement ends and Chamberlain resigns. Britain faces its greatest battle against Hitler, with Churchill expected to lead firmly and mobilize every resource as Britain prepares to wage total war.
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Winston Churchill
Britain
Chamberlain
Great Britain
Hitler
Churchill
Mechanization Drove Food Supply and Navy Expansion
Fowler McCormick testified before a Washington committee on farm mechanization begun by his grandfather’s reaper. He argued mechanization boosted food security, freed labor for industry, reduced farm drudgery, and increased farmers’ profits while acknowledging a later distribution challenge. He noted June will bring two new battleships, the first since 1971, signaling naval strength during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fowler McCormick
McCormick
America
United States
Taussig Admired for Frank War Talk and Naval Readiness
In Annapolis lore a storied quip about Rear Admiral Joseph A. Taussig reflects his bluntness and quick readiness. The tale recalls his WWI-era exchange with the British on submarine duty timing and underlines his reputation for forthrightness in naval affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Japan
Taussig
Ireland
Nort Sea
Atlantic
Annapolis Plebes
Kines Daughters Hold Convention In Wellington
The 29th group convention of the King's Daughters gathered at the First Methodist church in Wellington with attendance over 100. Rev Lonzo S Green led devotions and Mrs addressed the welcome.
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Wellington
Medina meeting lists state officers and programs
Arnold Kiplinger and Mrs. Jones of Medina presided as minutes were approved. State officers present included Mrs. Floyd Bennett and Mrs. Ralph Coburn. Reports from circles followed with music numbers and a Bubble study talk. Luncheon and afternoon sessions featured devotions, an address by Mrs. Bennett, and staff officer balloting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Kiplinger
Jones
Medina
A. B Southard
Floyd Bennett
Ashland
Ralph Coburn
Laura Goodhue
McLaughlin
Cleveland
Jennie Eice
Margaret Monroe
Carcles
E. P. Johnson
E. B. Turner
Johnson
E. L. Sharp
Roy McCormick
Coburn
Buble
Goodhue
Daniel Shepard
Church
Rice
Bennett
Maplecrest
Rockledge Inn
R H Gunkelman
Annabelle Edwards
Elyria Stocks Nominal Quotations May 11 1940
Stock quotations listed for Elyria Savings Building traders and related companies dated Saturday May 11 1940. The page shows bids and asks for multiple issues including depots, general finance, and assorted preferred stocks with fractional quotes in places. Names include P R Smith and Company and Marion Reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. R. Smith & Company
Elyria Savings
Colson V. T. C
Rks Depositors Mort
Barshaw Chem
Lorain County School Patrols Promote Road Safety
Trained school children in safety practices and provided raincoats for patrolmen. Courteous treatment to motorists in trouble. Night rural patrols and constant county road surveillance to curb speeding and reckless driving. Safety movies shown to all Lorain County students. Squad cars escort children to and from school. Signs placed at critical intersections urging drivers to drive with care.
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Lorain
Bible Readings May 11 Sermon on John Seventeen
Reading from St John chapter seventeen emphasizes Jesus praying for his disciples and for those who believe through their word. It highlights unity in the Father and Son and the Holy Spirit guiding the Church toward truth and obedience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Christ
Modernizing County Jail Departments and Record Systems
The plan calls for a complete filing system of all accidents and law violations. Photographs of all fatal accidents would create a perpetual record. Living and sanitary conditions in the jail would be readjusted. A record system would log every telephone call. Food for the jail would be purchased from Lorain County taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
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Henry Morganthau, Jr
Secretay
The
Treasury
Irving Berlin
Russia
Maj
Frederick R. Burnham
Los Angeles
Tivoli
Minn
Stanley King
Amherst College
Mass
Troy
Frank Schlesinger
Yele
John Hin
da. J.D. Brock
Sho Bane Mery Fane
Wich
Crex
J D Brock
Kansas
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Adral Taussig
Mauriz Hallgren
Oswald Garrison Villard
Frederick Libby
Dorothy Detzer
Senate Naval
Admral Sims
Critcal
Josephus Daniels
Bureau of Navigation
Congressional
Navy Department
Naval Operations
Andott
MOM
Tastee McNett Walstler
Ania Ast
PinGraj and
Bek
Eli Xe
Joseph A. Taussig
Annanois
Midshpman
Haring
Mr. Jones
Admural Taussig
Joseph K. Taussigs
Kingdom of God
God
Drew Pearson
Robert S. Allen
Paradise
Lake Erie
Swift
Kine
O.W
Hoskin
Bible
A. R. Branson
Board OF County Commissioners
Republican
H. C. Otterbacher
Branson For Commissioner Committee
Cleveland Police Academy
Organization of
Gary R. Finegan
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