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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1935
Page
8
A collage of brief items notes obituaries and birthdays, beginning with snippets about Janeer serdenier and assorted figures like Paul Whiteman and Louis Bromfield. It recalls Isadora Duncan, John Kendrick Bangs, and Dashiel Hammett, followed by a “Today in History” roll and a horoscope predicting a sensitive, reserved day with generally favorable outcomes.
Chicago scientist Henry W. Nichols of the Field Museum asserts that a dust like armor of air around the earth slows and cushions meteors. He explains most meteorites are sand sized and burn up, with only rare cases causing harm or property damage.
Jesse Owens, an Ohio athlete from Cleveland, shattered three world records and tied another in a single afternoon at Ohio State, returning the broad jump record to America with 26 feet inches and lowering the 220 yard dash to 20.3 seconds while clocking 22.6 in the 220 yard low hurdles. He did not beat the 100 yard dash mark but tied it as blockers timed him under 9.4 seconds. Ohio State’s Owens drew national pride and eclipsed Michigan's Western Conference victory by his record feats.
Battles in South America persist as Paraguay and Bolivia clash over 23000 square miles won by Bolivia. Bolivian reports claim Paraguayan retreat and ruined resources, while Paraguayan HQs say Bolivians are crushed. A Buenos Aires peace conference looms as mediation urged by Russia's Litvinoff, but lives will be lost before talks begin.
Government leaders race toward adjournment with Senate and House seeking firm leadership. Debates loom on key measures as June 16 marks the expiration of the NRA law. The President backs longer Blue Eagle status while Social Security and Banking bills spark potential conflicts and tempers.
Diary entries describe encounters with celebrities like Peter Arno John Hammond and Florence Kahn. The piece notes social visits to Lucy Virginia Long in the Bronx and a drive with the author’s wife, with blurbs about Roy Howard Joe Santley Fred Allen and local scenes along Fifth Avenue and Central Park.
A sermon notes that cheerful hearts are gifts from God when aligned with the gospel. It warns against worldly mirth and pride, urging reliance on Christ for lasting joy. The piece cites scripture and personal testimonies to contrast fleeting laughter with spiritual rejoicing in Jesus.
Anniversaries list figures from the era: Cornelius Vanderbilt founder of a vast family fortune born on Governors Island New York died in New York January 4 1796 Henry B Baston Methodist preacher president and bishop born Hancock New York died Lotisville Ry September 18 1818 Amelia J Blosmer temperance advocate and women's rights pioneer remembered for attire born Dover New Hampshire died Cambridge Britain Iona December 30 1844 Julia Ward Howe Boston author of Battle Hymn of the Republic civic worker mother of famed daughters born New York City died October 17 1914 Charles Frances Adams Massachusetts publicist historian civic worker and railroad head.
Two brothers Melvin Lite, 21, of Marlboro and Gordon Baker, 24, of SG Johns, N B, meet for first time after separation caused by adoption and a death in the family. An eagle shot near River Beaudette, Quebec highlights local history as economy debates continue among many schools and candidates.
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