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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1932
Page
1
The city council approved a salary reduction ordinance on first reading, cutting wages 10 to 20 percent for 1933 with stricter cuts for higher salaries. Elected officials will take voluntary reductions. Some members warned taxes may not cover next year’s salaries, urging delay or passage swiftly. Continues on page 2.
A council meeting passed a resolution urging city officials and workers to work two weeks without pay to balance this year’s budget. Councilman Taylor opposed paying all salaries now and carrying a deficit, while Karl Curtis urged using officials’ salaries to cover shortfall. Mayor Van Oster noted a projected $5,400 year end deficit after revenue sources, including real estate tax contributions, were tallied.
A weather forecast for Ohio shows rain tonight likely changing to snow flurries on Wednesday. Temperatures to drop sharply late Wednesday into Thursday with much colder conditions expected.
The article foresees taxes and tariffs, the bonus and beer, as dominating the 73rd Congress election. It notes a $31 billion deficit, pressure for a general sales tax, and a possible lame duck session to adjust economic policy and Volstead Act changes depending on election results. The piece discusses Roosevelt's potential impact, World War veterans pay debates, and currency issues shaping the legislative agenda.
Ohio cities report unusually heavy early voting as officials forecast the largest state turnout. Weather was mild and militiamen were poised in Columbus for Pike county mobilization amid registration and absent voting disputes, though Pike county officers expected to keep order without troops.
Councilman O S Rankin launched duties by presenting a two fold plan to avert a 1923 deficit and cut operating costs by 12184.00. He calls for a payless vacation for officials and staff and eliminations in Building Inspector Street Superintendent Engineers Water and clerical salaries. The proposal was sent to the finance committee.
Councilman O BE Rankin was named by Council President Charles Sartor to the Building and Lands and Zoning committee Streets and Sidewalks and to chair the Transportation Committee. The appointments align with the committees formerly led by retired Councilman Charles Snoble.
President Hoover traveled by train through California toward Palo Alto to vote as his campaign ends. He spoke at Elko Nevada and San Francisco receptions, urged continuation of Republican policies, and highlighted national crisis and economic recovery. He appeared tired, with a large crowd at Elko listening to his final address.
At noon Lorain County reports unusually heavy early voting with precinct workers noting near half of registered voters already casting ballots. Forecast of a record total around 40 000 and Elyria area polling near 11 000 votes from the last presidential election suggests a strong turnout as polls close at 6 30 p m amid good weather and active campaigns.
A city plant site on 11 acres produced over 3 900 bushels for winter aid. Under Clay Scott supervision relief laborers and 400 gardeners contributed, with ground seeds and guidance. Storage will support the city commissary opening at city hall.
Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt, confident of a Democratic win, appealed to voters in Poughkeepsie reviewing his 20,000 miles across 37 states. He pledged to carry through his policies if elected and headed to New York City for nationwide returns at Hotel Biltmore.
The Chronicle Telegram reports a plan to tabulate results from 135 precincts in Lorain County tonight as United Press wires relay national returns. Broadcasts will play over loud speakers in front of the Chronicle Telegram office. Readers may still order the Wednesday extra by calling 4411.
Two armed men entered the Sinclair Refining Company bulk station on North Ridge and Pearl, chatted with clerk Fred Fries, then forced the safe open. They escaped with 291 dollars and Fries pocket cash, locking him in a room. Sheriff Adams links the suspects to a Broadway Lorain loan company robbery. The safe had withstood five prior break attempts.
Scattered returns in the presidential election show Gov. Roosevelt leading President Hoover in early tallies. Reports include precinct figures from New Ashford Massachusetts Peru Massachusetts Martin Station Alabama Houston Texas Livermore New Hampshire Kansas City Harris County Denver Topeka and totals across 64 precincts and 12 precincts.
Voters are expected to break records in the presidential election with registration far above 1928 figures and an anticipated forty million ballots cast. President Hoover heads to Palo Alto to vote while Governor Roosevelt plans to vote in Hyde Park. Socialist candidate Norman Thomas cannot vote. Returns may be delayed in heavy turnout with statewide counts needed to determine leads.
Elyria reports no new scarlet fever cases for ten days, signaling the outbreak’s end. County health findings show October’s small epidemic mirrored in the county, with Elyria’s schools taking strict steps to isolate and treat cases. Health workers anticipate complete disappearance as remaining patients recover.
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