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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1936

Page

1

Landon Charges New Deal With Abuses

Governor Alf M. Landon travels California aiming to win 22 electoral votes with a broader reciprocal trade platform and a pledge to improve the Civilian Conservation Corps. He decries the New Deal as narrow in economic nationalism and continues campaigning across the southwest and into the Pacific coast with remarks in Barstow and Albuquerque.

Landon California UPI Alf M. Landon Civilian Conservation Corps Los Angles Southwest Middlewest East Albuquerque N. M James P. Warburg Warburg Roosevelt Pacific Coast Barstow Calif CCC

Distant Kin of Landon Aids Campaign at Home

Mrs Myra Osborn 83 a resident of The Elyria Home for the Aged says she has campaigned for Alf Landon at the home and believes most residents will vote for him She is slated to speak at a Republican dinner rally at the Masonic Temple Lorain tomorrow with other women speakers and reads campaign papers each morning to stay informed about the governor's effort

Ali M. Landon Myra Osborn Elyria Home Osborn London Masonic Temple Lorain

Tonight's Talks On Political Front

Radio listings show a sequence of political programs across stations WHK WTAM WGAR and WB policies. Governors Davey Dever and Daver appear with speakers like Senator Vandenberg and Secretary Ickes.

Davey Gov Dever William Hard WTAM Daver Sen. Vandenberg WGAR Democrats Ickes Govr London

Weather Ohio Cloudy Warm South Likely Rain North Turns Colder

A weather brief notes cloudy skies and warmer conditions in southern Ohio with possible rain later tonight. It also warns of cooling in the northwest and rain and colder weather on Wednesday across the state.

Ohio

Additional Funds Provided For City Departments

City council approved a supplemental appropriation ordinance to provide extra funds for several departments for the balance of the year at the request of City Auditor A. C. Schieleman. The total is 21 995 dollars, including 6000 from auto tax and 4700 from gas tax to aid street operations, with 2780 to the general account 895 to safety 110 to health and 7519 to service. Slight salary increases approved earlier and purchases of new equipment partly drive the need for the extra funds.

A. C. Schieleman

Ship Goes Down Off Java 72 Reported Lost

Amsterdam October reports say seaplanes saved 43 survivors from the Van Der Wijk disaster off Java. 178 rescued total. 72 missing including 11 Europeans. A Dutch wireless operator remained in his cabin to aid the SOS. Capt. B. C. Akkerman survived.

Amsterdam Java Fan der Wijk Netherlands Batavia Sven van der Wijk B. C. Akkerman SOS

Roosevelt accuses Landon of slashing teachers pay and school funding

James Roosevelt in Boston charges Governor Landon cut teachers salaries to about nine dollars weekly, closed 444 schools, and required large federal loans to balance Kansas budget, while advocating a constitutional NRA principle. Knox campaigns through Iowa and Nebraska decrying Roosevelt and warning of worse if New Deal endures.

Boston James Roosevelt Aly M. Landon Kansas Roosevelt NRA

Vandenburg Opens New Jersey Campaign Tour in Trenton

United States Senator Arthur H. Vandenburg spoke in Trenton announcing three fundamental challenges facing America. The remarks marked his first campaign speech in New Jersey, with continuation promised on Page 2.

Trenton N. J United States Arthur H. Vandenburg New Jersey America

Campaign meetings keep politicians on the jump

Major parties rush into campaign windup with multiple meetings this week. Tonight two events, one at the High School auditorium with Congressman Martin L. Sweeney, and another at the Figoria Woman's Club featuring William R. Hopkins, former Cleveland city manager. Large rallies planned tomorrow in Lorain with dinner meetings at the Masonic Temple and Antlers Hotel featuring prominent women speakers. Democratic events include multi-site dinners led by Don W. Harter and Charles West, plus workshops and a Thursday slate with Hugo Black as principal speaker and Don Hart er and Stephen Young slated to appear.

National Union For Social Justice Martin L. Sweeney Figoria Masonic Temple Lorain County Republican Women’s Club Goldie Perry Elvrra Frank Horgan Washington, D. C Morrow Kentucky Chester Bolton Bolton Cleveland Stella Printz Ohio Landon For Myra Osborn Elyria London Antlers Federation of Democratic Women’s Clubs Don W. Harter Charles West Interior Roosevelt Davey Club Robert Bulkley Warner Hall Oberlin Devey Grafton East Carlisle Hugo Black Alabama Don Harter Stephen Young Vincent Gray Elsina Democratic Central Committee

Talcott Hall to Mark 50th Anniversary at Oberlin College

The Talcott Hall dormitory at Oberlin College celebrates its fiftieth anniversary on October 21. The article recalls its origins, from Oberlin Hall 1833 to Ladies Hall, a 1886 fire, and the 20 000 gift from James Talcott that named the hall. It notes accommodations for 6 roomers and 150 boarders and recalls early social life and notable speakers who visited.

Oberlin Talcott Hall Oberlin College Oberlin Hall James Talcott New York Talcott G. A. Lawrence Oberlin No. 1

Fascist group formed to seize U S government

Gerald L. K. Smith, a Huey Long follower, announced the creation of a fascist organization aiming to seize the United States government. He claims 10 million patriots ready to risk their lives, with over 1,060 leaders nationwide and 400 business backers in 22 cities pledging 1 percent of 1935 incomes.

New York Gerald L. K. Smith Huey Long United States America Long Charles E. Coughlin Francis E. Townsend Smith

Senator Bulkley to Speak at Oberlin Rally

Senator Robert J. Bulkley of Cleveland will headline a Democratic rally in Warner Hall Oberlin Thursday at 7:15 p.m. Akron attorney George Sarr vice chairman of the Summit County Democratic Executive Committee and two Oberlin College Roosevelt Club members Emibert Sisson Whitesboro New York and Lois Goodenough Springfield South Dakota will also speak. A Lorain County Democratic Executive Committee representative and county candidates will be introduced with Prof Paul F. Peirce chairing the program.

Robert J. Bulkley Cleveland Warner Hall Oberlin George Sarr Akron Summit County Democratic Executive Committee Oberlin College Roosevelt Club Roosevelt Emibert Sisson Whitesboro N. Y College Peace Society Lois Goodenough Springfield S. Dak Lorain County Paul F. Peirce Oberlin Roosevelt Club

Roosevelt Leaves For New England Tonight Campaign Tour

President Roosevelt plans a late Friday night departure from Washington for a campaign swing through Indiana Ohio and Pennsylvania with a key speech at Fort Wayne Ind The trip marks the final stage of his re election effort and follows a strenuous 5000 mile western tour noted as successful and energizing for the veteran campaigner who remains in good health and ready to resume appearances after a brief rest at Hyde Park.

Knox Iowa Frank Knox Lincoln Roosevelt Nebraska Fort Dodge Supreme Conrt Washington Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania Fort Wayne Ind New England White House Hyde Park

Smith Named Manager Of Superior Division Of Steel And Tubes

Lee M. Hogan of Steel and Tubes Inc in Cleveland becomes sales manager of the New York district. Irving Whitehouse advances to manager of sales promotion. A. R. Smith rises to general manager of the Superior division after A. E. Adams retires. Hogan born in Utah, educated at Columbia NYU and Brooklyn Poly. Whitehouse Yale and MIT graduate, two years as sales engineer with Steel and Tubes.

Lee M. Hogan Steel and Tubes, Inc Cleveland Republic Steel Corp New York Irving Whitehouse Mr. Hogan W. J. Sampson, Jr A. R. Smith Superior Division of Steel and Tubes Hogan Whitehouse Yale Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Fall Of Madrid Believed Near In Loyalist Talks

Spanish Nationalist leaders claimed Madrid would fall as Manuel Azana visits Barcelona near the French border. Azana and cabinet members position Loyalist government from Barcelona while Largo Caballero leads last-ditch defense. Queipo De Llanos said Barcelona would be the temporary capital and Russia aids Catalonia. The Basque provinces granted semi autonomy as a gesture to Basque Nationalists. Illescas fall is cited as a turning point.

United Press Portbou Manuel Azana Barcelona Madrid Simmin Mediterranean Francisco Largo Caballero Azana Valencia Gonzalo Queipo de Llanos Seville Zana Catalonia Illescas Queipo de Illano

Baptists Begin Meetings Here

The ninth annual meeting of the Ohio Association of Independent Baptist churches opens at First Baptist Church this afternoon. Sessions continue tomorrow and Thursday, with an elaborate program planned. About five hundred visitors are expected to attend.

Ohio Association of Independent Baptist Churches First Baptist Church

Building Inspector Hart Dickason Seeks Pay Increase

Service Director I D Faxon urged raising Building Inspector Hart Dickason's salary to reflect greatly expanded duties during a building boom. The current $1,350 yearly pay, unchanged since the department's four year origin, now consumes most days and many evenings. The proposal was referred to the committee.

Hart Dickason Council I. D. Faxon Faxon

Fire Marshals Probe Blaze Destroys Banik Home

Assistant State Fire Marshals joined Fire Chief W N Bates to determine the cause of a Sunday morning blaze that destroyed the Banik home at 203 West River Street. Banik and his daughter Anne were questioned, but the cause remained undetermined. The family escaped with only night clothes as flames poured from the kitchen after discovery at about 1 45 am. Banik estimated about 3600 dollars in house insurance and 500 dollars on contents. he noted the home had stood for 17 years and could not be rebuilt for less than 35000. The investigation continued after a conference in the chief's office and a scene search for clues.

W. N. Bates John Banik West River Street North Elyria Bates Banik Anne Banik J. P. Hopkins

Ruth Grol suffers knee injury during volley ball game

Ruth Grol 16 of 133 Pasadena Avenue Elyria High School junior twisted during play and chipped a bone in her knee. Doctors will decide tomorrow if surgery is needed to speed her recovery. Mrs August Groli, her mother, said the injury occurred during the game a week ago.

Ruth Grol Pasadena Avenue Elyria High School August Groli Ruth

Harter to Speak at Grafton Thursday

Congressman Don W. Harter will be the principal speaker at a social rally in I C Hall Grafton at 8 p m Thursday. The event is sponsored by the Grafton Men's Democratic Club and inviting Democratic candidates for county offices. Ralph Stanislawski, vice president of the club, announced.

Don W. Harter I. C. Hall Grafton Grafton Men’s Democratic Club Ralph Stanislawski Stanislawski

Be loved Castaway starts in tonight's paper

A new serialized tale titled Be loved Castaway begins in tonight's edition on page nine. Readers are urged to follow the 12 installment series as it unfolds, promising interesting and fast moving fiction.

Business Men To Hear Retail Expert Elyria Dinner To Feature L H Buisch

Elyria merchants plan a 6 30 p m dinner at the First Congregational church where L H Buisch of the merchants service bureau of the National Cash Register Company will speak. He will discuss topics of interest to retailers and businessmen based on nationwide exposure and contacts with trade groups and chambers of commerce.

L. H. Buisch Merchants’ Service Bureau National Cash Register Company Elyria First Congregational Church Merchants’ Division Elyria Chamber of Commerce Buisch Chambers of Commerce

City Considers Survey of Street Lighting Revamp

Councilman William G. Smith urged a city wide survey of the street lighting system to boost efficiency and economy. Council took the idea under advisement after acting on lighting committee recommendations. Two lighting requests were rejected per committee. Lights at Haserodit's Jewelry store rear and Phillips' Prug store sites were refused. Caldwell avenue light request refused due to a single house on the street. West Sixth Street candlepower raised from 169 to 250 per request by C. L Sotherden. Mrs. Anna Kennedy did not sign the two committee reports, disagreeing with fellow members Councilman George Thompson and Seward Black.

William G. Smith Haserodit’s Phillips’ Prug Caldwell Avenue Caldwell and Lake West Sixth Street C. L Sotherden Anna Kennedy George Thompson Seward Black

Morgenthau Fires Back At Hoover

Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau Jr. accused former President Herbert Hoover of loose talk and double bookkeeping, saying the administration conceals expenditures. Hoover claimed faked fiscal accounts in a Philadelphia talk. Morgenthau prepared a New York rebuttal after a Roosevelt meeting.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr Herbert Hoover Hoover Philadelphia Morgenthau New York Roosevelt Treasury

Seek To Force Hopkins To Show Records

New Jersey Republican leaders filed suit in Washington to compel WPA Administrator Harry L. Hopkins to open WPA rolls nationwide. Walter E. Edge leads the action, seeking access to worker names, duties, salaries, project costs, and total expenditures. Justice Cox set a Friday show-cause hearing.

Washington New Jersey District of Columbia WPA Harry L. Hopkins Walter E. Edge Hopkins Edge Joseph W. Cox District Federal Court

City Hall Bond Action Cleared For 20000 To Rebuild

City council last night adopted legislation authorizing the issuance of 20000 in bonds for improvements to city hall and No 1 fire station and directed the service director to let contracts. Architects Sisbee and Smith will draft working plans with bids likely in six weeks. The remodeled building will house fire police and water departments on the first floor. Bonds retire over 10 years and are callable in five. Councilman Elmer Nelson voted no citing unfinished plans and alleged state law violations by large firms.

No. 1 Council Sisbee and Smith Drazt I. D. Faxon Fire Department Elmer Nelson

Campaign Warms Up Complaints Being Received

The Chronicle-Telegram reports complaints amid the campaign. A protest cites Republican campaign pictures hung in courthouse windows. Another claim says WPA relief workers were pressured to back Roosevelt or lose their jobs. A factory worker says foremen warned voting for Landon was required.

Chronicle-Telegram Court House WPA Roosevelt Landon

Midty Fine Exceptional Buys Advertised Daily

An advertisement urges quick action on daily exceptional buys offered by responsible agents as prices are expected to rise. The notice emphasizes timely purchase ahead of anticipated increases.

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