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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1933
Page
13
A National Guard plane crashed in Shrewsbury New Jersey killing two aboard and five people in a house nearby. The house was wrecked and burned with all occupants crushed or burned to death. The incident prompts calls for stronger public protection measures against civilian air hazards.
The article notes uncertainty about the Pan American Conference in Montevideo after a failed tariff focus and Britain’s withdrawal from a tariff truce. It highlights President Roosevelt's economic nationalism and Hull's reference to a non political credit pact among New World nations, with hopes for an exhaustive study of conditions and needs once talks begin.
Italian Premier Mussolini consolidates control by moving Air Marshal Balbo to governorship of Libya and to head the air ministry portfolio along with army and navy. Balbo, famed for the Chicago seaplane expedition, reportedly disappointed and plans a months long vacation before taking the post. The consolidation signals unified defense under a single head and reflects Mussolini holding six ministries. Balbo’s stance suggests limited room to challenge the decision amid Mussolini’s dominant grip.
The piece discusses narcotics trafficking as a global issue, noting China as a victim and the United States suffering from illicit drugs. It argues production limits and international agreements, plus enforcement barriers, as key to curbing the trade and its vast costs. The excerpt also cites unrelated editorial quips about dog ownership, razor blades, pitching, bridge scoring, dieting, and bond issues.
Anniversaries list notable births and deaths including Samuel Cunard born in Nova Scotia founder of the steamship line, Seth Boyden New Jersey inventor, Stephen Champlin naval hero, Solomon Brown clergy man and dentist, George Grote historian, John B. Ford inventor and plate glass maker, Tom Taggart hotel owner and leader, and Anne Hutchinson Boston colonist. Also today in history Anne Hutchinson faced distubances for criticising clergy and Congress met for first time in the new Capitol.
A note suggests using wire preservatives to shine shoes when traditional polish is unavailable. Alternatives mentioned include waxed or oiled paper and wrapping paper as a substitute for shoe care. The guidance emphasizes practical steps in the absence of standard products.
A collage of dated biographies, prognostications, and quips fills the page. Notable figures including Raymond Hobbins, Abbott, Ashburn, Miller, Storey, Shute, Vanderloof, Plaskett, Gouraud, and others are listed with birthplaces and ages. A horoscope hints at executive talent and wealth building, while humorous snippets probe profit, religion, crime, and daily life with a 1920s newspaper-era voice.
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