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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1938

Page

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Hitler Returns To Berlin In Triumph

Adolf Hitler returned to Berlin amid Nazi triumph celebrations after the Sudetenland annexation. A massive crowd cheered as he arrived at Anhalter station, while Goering and Geobbels along with SS guards reviewed troops. A German French friendship declaration and arms limitation talks were noted as likely preludes to broader peace efforts.

Berlin Oct Munich Sudetenland Anhalter Wilhelmplatz Czechoslovak Sudentenland Greater Germany Austria Fuhrer Minich Neville Chamberlain Britain Anhalter Station Marsh Hermann Goering Drel Joseph Geebberg Hike Hitler Hiller

Allocation Of Pensions To Ohio Stops

The Social Security Board halted old age pension allocations to Ohio and said funds will resume only after Ohio’s Division of Aid for the Aged demonstrates it has divorced politics from administration and made required changes. The board’s action follows a 1930s act provision and is signed by Arthur J. Altmeyer and Governor Martin L. Davey awaits full compliance.

Washington Social Security Board Ohio Martin L Davey Arthur J Altmeyer Davey State of Secretary of the Treasury

Connecticut Escapes Southern Gale's Northward Sweep

Connecticut reported no damage from the southern gale that moved northward last night. The storm, expected to hit the coastline at about 40 miles per hour, weakened as it followed the Connecticut Valley after last week's hurricane.

Hartford Conn Connecticut Valley

Weather review for Ohio and nearby regions

The Ohio forecast calls for fair conditions with a cooler night in the northeast. Sunday will be fair with a slightly rising temperature in the west and north. Central and eastern states remain under high pressure with generally fair, cool weather. A low moves toward Manitoba, with relatively low pressure southward through the Great Plains. Scattered showers and higher temperatures are reported in the Canadian Prairie Provinces.

Ohio Great Lakes Manitoba Great Plains Prairie Provinces Canada

German Army Enters Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia

Web Miller reports that on October 1 1938 German troops crossed into Czechoslovakia’s Sudetenland at 2 pm after a tense prelude. Commanders Wilhelm Leeb and other generals directed the advance from Linz and Regensburg while a no man’s land was established between German troops and retiring Czech forces.

Webb Miller Gormatt Arms Czechoslovik Sudetenland Helsenberg Finesterau Wilhelm Joseph Franz Tutter von Leeb Futtle Passau Munich Czechoslovakia

Hitler to Grant Amnesty to Prisoners

Berlin dispatch reports Adolf Hitler will grant amnesty to numerous concentration camp prisoners as a sign of satisfaction over the Sudeten settlement. Included is Reverend Martin Niemoller, leader of the Evangelical Church movement, among those specified.

Berlin Fuehrer Adolf Hitler Martin Niemoeiler Evangelical Church Movement Hitler Sudeten

Poland Wins Teschen Border Crisis by Threatened War

Polish-Czechoslovak tensions over Teschen end as Prague capitulates to Warsaw demands for the 500 square miles of lower Silesia. Polish troops to occupy the area by stages beginning tomorrow, with an international commission to redraw the frontier later. High officers meet to work out occupation details amid a tense cabinet session in Warsaw.

United Press Teschen Czechoslovakia Poland Miinorty Todey Kocow W Bortnowski Prague Yeschen Silesia Warsaw Moscicki

County Budget Approved Totals 742,460 by Board

The county commissioners approved a 1939 budget totaling 742,460 based on estimates by department heads. Actual spending will be set in January appropriations, which cannot exceed the budget, with reductions likely across departments. Increases cited include Aud for Dependent Children, Soldiers Relief, Tuberculosis Sanatorium, and several others, while county numbers reflect modest rises and new salary provisions.

Board of County Commissioners Commissioners Aud Childrens Home Fairs County Fair Wellington

Europe Celebrates Chamberlain as Peace Hopes Rise

All Europe hailed Prime Minister Chamberlain as a savior amid hopes for a long peace. Reports from Rome suggested a Chamberlain Mussolini meeting to discuss a rapid implementation of the friendship treaty and Britain recognizing Italy’s Ethiopia conquest. Troop demobilization began as plans for honors, perhaps a peerage or Nobel Prize, circulated while Spain and other fronts quieted.

London Europe Chamberlin Rome Chamberlain Benito Mussolini Britain Ialy Ethiopia Mussolini Spain Great Britain House of Lords Paris Soir France

Hunter suffers bullet wound during hunt

Robert Seybert aged 22 of 204 West Street was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital at 4 15 p m yesterday for a bullet wound in his right foot suffered while hunting. He was not admitted as a patient.

Robert Seybert West Street Elyria Memorial Hospital

Last Day To Start Court Annex In County

County commissioners learned by letter from U S Senator Bulkley that a federal PWA grant of 151 690 for a courthouse annex would be withdrawn if construction did not start by October 17. The act hinged on a November 8 bond issue of 85 400 to cover the county share. officials debated timing for possible future grants and declined to issue a special election.

United States Robert Bulkley PWA Bulkley Elarald L Ickes

Councilman Claims Labor Contract Violated at PWA Well Project

Councilman Elmer Nelson says Elyria workers lack their fair share at the Lake Erie deep water well project at the Waterworks pumping station. He will seek removal of resident engineer J N Eidt and alleges obstruction in obtaining job information. Mayor Petro says the contract has been carried out to the satisfaction of city and PWA authorities.

Elyria PWA Lake Erie Elmer Nelson Nelson J N Eidt

WPA Employs 2,204 in Lorain County Projects

Lorain county reports 2204 workers on WPA projects with six construction schemes providing jobs for 1805 men and twelve professional projects employing 399 men and women. The Akron WPA district headquarters released the figure today.

Lorain County WPA Akron

Phillies Manager Quits Philadelphia

Philadelphia Phillies manager Jimmy Wilson resigned today effective immediately. The move ends his tenure with the team, leaving the club to seek a replacement.

Phillies Philadelphia Jimmy Wilson Philadelphia Phillies

Judge Overrules Return of 69 Slot Machines in Bribery Case

Common Pleas Judge Guy B Findley ruled against a defense motion to return 69 slot machines seized from Hobbs in Oberlin. The ruling allows prosecutors to use the machines as evidence in the bribery case against Hobbs and co defendants including William Peer Harry Ziegman Dave Crawford Sr and Dave Crawford Jr. The defendants are tied to the Big Four slot machine operation in Lorain County allegedly paying immunity fees to Sheriff Grall.

Findley Common Pleas Guy B Findley Stinton S Hobbs Oberlin Charles F Adams Lorain Hobbs Supreme Cort Howard R Buller Wiliam Peer Harry Ziegman Dave Crawford Ask of Big Four Lorain County William F Grall

Czechs Mourn And Protest Munich Accord

Prague reports mass street mood as Czechs show grief and anger over government acceptance of the Munich pact. Men and women gather in groups behind flags and in knots while police watch for unrest. Citizens feel friendless, denounce Britain and France for ceding border areas, and appeal for calm per Premier Syrovy. Generals urge restraint as demonstrations are discouraged.

Czechoslovakia Munich England France Italy Acme Prague KLM Ludwig Krejer Jan Syrovy Germany Great Britain Poland Hungary

General Moseley Speaks Freely

Washington October 1 Army officials faced Maj Gen George Van Horn Moseley of Atlanta in a free speaking setback after his retirement He warned of a trend toward dictatorship drawing comparisons to earlier remarks by Gen Butler and Gen Hagood Secretary Woodring called Moseley disloyal and said the criticism stemmed from ambition Then Moseley praised Chief of Staff Craig and denied acting from pique Officials noted retired officers are sometimes questioned for public statements

Washington George van Horn Moseley Atlanta Moseley Smedley D Butler Johnson Hagood Woodring Malin S. Craig

First Lord Of The Admiralty Resigns

Alfred Duff Cooper resigns as first Lord of the Admiralty in London on October 1. He cites disagreement with Britain's foreign policy and distrust of the government’s course. Officials say no cabinet crisis and a successor will be named soon.

London Alfred Duff Cooper The Admiralty Britain Neville Chamberlain Duff Cooper

New Furnace In Youngstown To Be Lighted

In Youngstown on Oct 1 Mayor Lionel Evans will light Republic Steel Corporation s new 850 ton blast furnace at a civic celebration. Lighting the unit aims to speed up distribution and steel production, with capacity expected to reach 32 percent next week. The plant will raise active furnaces in the district to 12. Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co s Bessemer converter is set to resume next week with open hearths and Bessemers in operation.

Youngstown Republic Steel Corporation Lionel Evans Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co

President Roosevelt Relieved War Averted in Europe

Washington reports President Roosevelt, relieved that European crisis settlement averts war and protects domestic reform aims, will return to Hyde Park after canceling a preplanned rest. Officials see the move as stabilizing momentum for New Deal priorities and ongoing policy work.

Washington Roosevelt Hyde Park N.Y

Lorain County Tax Delinquency Drops Over Million in Three Years

Lorain County Treasurer Walter J. Wright reports a tax delinquency decline of more than 1 million dollars in three years, with total delinquency now under 3 million from over 4 million. Factors include Home Owners Loan Corporation actions, a good 1937 business year, foreclosures, Whittemore bill incentives, and Wright’s personal payment plans with individuals and businesses. Current year collections reach 108 percent of charges, totaling 2,651,781 on 2,444,877 due. special assessments add 281,164 on 247,491, lifting overall delinquency relief to 251,458.

Lorain County Walter J. Wright Home Owners Loan Corporation Whittemore Wright Hns

Decision On School Addition To Be Decided Monday

The South Amherst Board of Education will likely decide Monday night whether to build a proposed $40 000 addition to the South Amherst school. A plan to issue 22 000 in bonds to cover the district’s share was outlined to about 60 district residents at a PTA meeting. The bond initiative, defeated twice by slim margins, would fund 22 000 locally with 15 000 from PWA funds if approved as a public works project.

South Amherst PWA

Voters Warned On Registration In Elyna District

Voters must register or update address by October 10 to vote in the November 8 election. Changes and registrations are to be filed at the board of elections headquarters at the Elyna Savings and Trust Company.

Election Board Board of Elections Elyna

German Plane Sails Bathurst Search Flight

A damaged OCR fragment describes a German plane and a depot ship involved in a search over the Atlantic for a seaplane. It references Bathurst and Pernamvece with unclear events, depicting a late hour flight and pursuit context. The text is fragmented and lacks clear dates or outcomes.

Bathurst West Eas Atlantic Pernamvece

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