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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1934
Page
1
President Roosevelt sent a message to Congress proposing to nationalize silver by law, directing purchases to raise silver in monetary stocks to 25 percent, with a 50 percent profits tax on silver speculation and price limits. He urged bi met allic coordination and world agreement, while reserving independent action if needed.
Councilman James Scott praised the Cascade Street retaining wall project built with Id paving materials from Liddls Avenue. The city engineer and service department completed the work, with Ott noting the project will save the city hundreds of dollars by avoiding a concrete wall.
Lancaster plant of Godman Shoe faced labor trouble with officials deciding to close one of five units in the city. About 1250 workers were employed. 45 of them would lose their unit. In Columbus, a two day taxi strike ended without violence as a seven point agreement between owners and drivers takes effect until next month’s industry code.
Ohio forecast calls for cooler conditions tonight with fair skies. Wednesday should be fair with moderate temperatures across the state.
Conneaut Mutual Loan and Trust Co officials began negotiations for a 125000 loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corp and moved to clear obstacles toward an early bank reopening. Judge Charles R. Sargent ruled that deposits not voluntarily waived stand as waived, enabling a plan to waive 55 percent of deposits placed in a trusteeship for gradual liquidation, totaling about 1.383 million dollars.
Showers and thunderstorms across eight Midwest states brought temporary relief from a severe May heat wave but only slight drought relief. Forecaster C. C. Donnell warned that substantial rainfall over two weeks would be needed to recharge underground reservoirs. The rains covered Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas and Illinois, ending an unprecedented May heat spell.
United Press reports a wave of industrial warfare spreading today as war clouds hover over steel. Striking truck drivers and sympathizers blockade Minneapolis threatening food supplies. Officials brace for renewal of violence while steel leaders stand against outside union demands. A Pacific coast dock strike persists, tying up shipping with New Orleans as a principal Gulf port area.
Elyria officials opened garden plots for relief families directing immediate registration at the city garage on Forest street. L A Hastings oversaw the project with 3350 plots sized 50 by 100 feet across nine city locations. 275 relief families will receive plots first, others follow. produce belongs to the caretakers, separate from another relief labor garden plan.
An ordinance authorizing the purchase of road materials for use this year was passed last night. It provides for 30000 gallons of road oil 5009 gallons of asphalt emulsion 1509 sacks of cement 209 tons of sand 300 tons of islaz 1 ton of limestone 40 tons of cold patching material and 1090 cubic yards of concrete. City Engineer Jack Powel said the exact amount to be purchased could not be estimated as it depends on mower availability. Materials are to be purchased from auto license and tax proceeds after diverting funds for poor relief. FINDLAY OH May 22 In a car collision at the intersection of US Routes 25 and 224 J F Bornhurst 33 of near Springfield died Monday. Mrs Walter Helbeigh 45 of Shepard Michigan, whose daughter Amelia 14 was seriously hurt, sought to keep commerce flowing in its busy river despite a stevedore strike.
Elyria health officials report that skin tests for tuberculosis in Lhyrim school children are near completion for the 1944-45 year. Dr. G E L French says about 70 locale students were tested with 136 positive reactions, roughly 15 percent, lower than county averages. Positive results prompt further family physician exams and treatment where needed.
In a May 22 session in Washington Rep. Fred A Britten KR W introduced a resolution to stop President Roosevelt from abolishing Clarence Darrows National Recovery Review Board and to push an investigation into the Darrow Board. If substantiated, the panel would urge Congress to abolish the National Recovery Administration and revoke NEAs influence.
Council members assailed the Middle Avenue paving and the white marker lines separating traffic lanes. Critics argued the concrete cap and line work were not smooth or visually adequate after the council approved extra spending, and questions about the petition by property owners were noted.
Rabbi Harry Awelling of Chicago will speak at an open Binai Birith Lodge meeting at the Elyria Woman's Club at 8 50 p m tomorrow. Rabbi Zwelling formerly worked with Rabbi Goldman in Chicago. The talk topic is not announced and the meeting is open to all interested.
May 22 Minneapolis assails with 71 arrests and 7 injuries as 87 workers clash with police in a mass union showdown. 5,000 truck drivers join 56,000 building tradesmen, raising threat of a 69,000 strong general strike. Gov Olson weighs martial law as police mobilize and traffic stalls citywide.
Elyria Kiwanis Club meets at Hotel Newell noon Thursday honoring four remaining GAA veterans with Memorial Day program. WH Phillins Oberlin editor will speak. Guests from patriotic groups invited as the week includes Ladies' Night at Elyria Country Club and Inter-Divisional Meeting at Kent on Friday.
County owned West Bridge over Wax River requires immediate railing repairs after a report by the county commissioner and fence repair task. Deteriorated railings pose life danger. awaiting authorized service director action.
Y M C A conducted the first Learn-to-Swim session at the Elyria pool for 205 boys unable to swim. Robert T. Moore directs five lessons per boy with six trained older boys aiding, as the campaign runs through the next two weeks with sessions on weekdays.
County commissioners yesterday authorized 47500 more relief bonds to fund county relief work. This adds to 90000 previously approved with state tax authority consent. Bonds will be paid from proceeds of the selective sales tax. Commissioners also authorized 9300 for June relief expenditures.
Ravenna Ohio May 22 Judge C H Curtis sentenced Leno L Bush to life imprisonment in the Ohio Penitentiary for participation in the Magadore Bank robbery last April 25. Milton Chestnut, ally in the robbery, turned state's evidence and got 25 years. He was arrested at Palmyra Missouri Saturday.
E F Allen of Elyria was elected president emeritus at the Montreal convention of the International Society for Crippled Children. He founded the Ohio Society for Crippled Children, which led to the national and international society across 34 states and 24 nations. The convention announced next year’s meeting in Washington and a 1955 world conference in London. A concert by Nan Joanson highlighted the day.
A warrant is issued for William Daniels after he did not appear for trial on manslaughter charges linked to the Nevin Western Lines crash on Cleveland road April 15 that killed six. Prosecutors report he cannot be found. bond forfeited. Daniels' attorney may withdraw. A $50,000 suit followed the crash naming Nevin Western Lines Inc and Norwalk Truck Line Co as defendants.
The city council last night passed an ordinance to authorize up to six thousand dollars for materials for CWA work on two fire stations and a sewer project. Service Director Fred Underhill explained the ordinance only grants authority to proceed with CWA projects under work relief.
Two youths, brothers, were arrested in Terre Haute Ind in connection with the slaying yesterday of Mrs Belle Harter at her home in New Madison ten miles from Greenville Ohio The youths who registered as twenty and twenty one allegedly confessed to robbing and assaulting Mrs Harter but denied knowing she was dead They waived extradition and were returned here later today.
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