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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1940
Page
15
Buffalo New York officials search for the rightful owner of a 107 year old Bible discovered by Augustus Rietz in the county clerk records room. The Bible reportedly served as evidence in an old case and traces to James McKain born in 1762.
Springfield Massachusetts scene reports Dr Benjamin Alport rushing to help after a collision that left Theodore Rockwell and George O Varney with cuts and bruises. Alport’s car then skidded into Reckwell’s men-
The column details Nazi strategy to outflank and overwhelm England using new tactics and paratroopers dubbed locusts to disrupt communications. It also describes Dutch efforts to detect Nazi agents posing as soldiers and how the German supply crisis affects food, clothing, and fuel. Roosevelt greets visitors as White House staff manage brief hearings.
report notes 8000 daily visitors to the White House with 1700 via private parlors after congressional letters. others tour East Room and ground floor. A Czech minister denies German concessions as officials rebuff last year’s Legation tuning attempts. TVA had 22 farm customers in 1937 and 42 by 1939.
An advertisement promotes Doan's pills claiming kidneys pass about three pints of urine daily and remove waste from blood. It warns that kidney disorders let toxins stay in blood and lists symptoms like fatigue headaches and swelling under the eyes, urging readers to buy the product for relief.
In Philadelphia Roads Ohio two elderly postmistresses recalled long careers. Margaret Caniff retired after 52 years starting in 1883 under President Cleveland. Anna M. Galbraith led the Germany post office for 39 years before retiring.
Albert Fenn of Winsted Connecticut walks with his pet pigeon perched on his shoulder as he shops daily. The bird responds to his whistle and returns home with him after work each evening.
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