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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1936
Page
12
In Lincoln Nebraska on October 13 President Roosevelt campaigned for himself and other Democrats and for Senator George W. Nyeas amid a split corn belt political scene. A pre election survey notes Roosevelt efforts boost for re election and the state’s party lines show strains.
Winnifred Showler declares the 1937 Dodge stunning with its body lines, fender sweep, and smart detailing, praising riding ease and safety improvements. She predicts millions will share her view of the new car’s appeal and refinement.
Norris, once a Republican, runs as an independent against Democrat Terry Carpenter and Republican Robert G. Simmons. President Roosevelt’s endorsement of Norris may influence Nebraska’s seven electoral votes, with predictions that Norris and Carpenter split the November vote while conservative Simmons could win. Norris, 75 and long a congressman, previously declined the Republican primary to run as an independent amid a split Democratic landscape surrounding Carpenter’s bid and Roosevelt’s New Deal alignment.
Hollywood column recalls past rackets preying on locals and chronicles a reform bureau that fights fraud. It recounts a Warner Brothers filming incident exposing a telegraph gag and notes on stars who seek publicity, pay, or prestige, plus Universal signing young talent for future training.
Senator Burke, once Nebraska national committeeman, endorses Norris while cautioning that Norris to Carpenter is a long leap. Burke says he’ll vote for Roosevelt and might campaign for him this month. The race remains tight with margins under 50,000, and Lyie Jackson notes relief votes could swing Roosevelt in. Quisley cites Democratic city majorities except Lincoln, a Republican stronghold.
A humorous column notes various quirky film jobs in a colonial setting. It lists Bob Perry who mimics crying for soundtracks Alex Freed who burps for stars Felix Braugh who can sing with multiple voices August To laire famed for a magnificent beard and Stave Clemente a knife and hatchet hurler.
James B. Thomas of 122 Columbus Street, a Republican, noted his college friend William F. Blakely is the Republican candidate for New York governor opposing Governor Lehman. Thomas recalled Blakely played LaCrosse with him at Cornell in 1994 and predicts political success. Blakely serves as a state supreme court justice.
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