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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1936

Page

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Landon Attacks Abuse Of Power By New Deal

Governor Alf Landon denounces the Roosevelt administration for alleged abuse of government power and threats to personal freedoms. He warns voters to resist fear tactics, criticizes public funds use, and defends opposition to federal investigations, as he tours toward Philadelphia and New York City.

Landon New Deal Los Angeles Alf M. Landon Memorial Coliseum Phoenix Oklahoma City Oklahoma City En Route To the Eastern Seaboard Roosevelt Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York City California America Congress Harold L. Ickes Ickes Kansas Landen Congressional Investigation Committees London

Browder's Meeting in Terre Haute Ends in Tomatoes and Arrests

Earl Browder, Communist presidential candidate, faced hostility in Terre Haute Indiana as he sought court protection from officials and crowds. He was pelted with tomatoes and briefly arrested as a vagrant before the mass meeting was canceled, with judges and police noting potential disorder and plans to raid the event. Browder announced he would depart for New York at noon.

Terre Haute Ind Earl Browder New York Vigo Country Browder Albert R. Owens James C. Yates

Governor Candidate To Speak Here On Friday Evening

William Woodhouse a Socialist Lieutenant governor candidate for Ohio speaks Friday at 7 30 PM in the hall at 136 Middle avenue. The venue is open to the public without charge and the address titled Building For The Revolution outlines his campaign. He travels from Cleveland to Elyria then to Toledo for further talks.

William Woodhouse Ohio Socialist-Labor Party Middle Avenue Woodhouse Elyria Cleveland Toledo

Weather Outlook for Ohio Rain Tonight and Thursday

Ohio residents should expect rain tonight fading by Thursday morning with cooler conditions expected afterward. The forecast indicates lingering showers possible as a cold air mass moves in, bringing lower temperatures and damp streets across the state.

Ohio

Reports Not Complete In Elyria Red Cross Roll Call

Early Roll Call figures for the Elyria Chapter of the American Red Cross show a five to ten percent rise over last year. James B. Thomas, chairman, reported about 260 memberships with many reports still incomplete. Campaign workers make multiple calls on prospects, delaying totals. Banks and territory schools cooperate in the drive, with many school children joining.

Elyria American Red Cross James B. Thomas Elyria Chapter

Hopkins Views Roosevelt As Seeking Power

William R. Hopkins former Cleveland city manager spoke to the Elyria Women’s Republican Club last evening. He depicted Franklin D Roosevelt as a man driven by power while praising Alf Landon as a master of cooperation. Hopkins argued Roosevelt’s administration failed to meet promises and would hinder a forward national move, predicting continued budget growth and possible inflation through bonds rather than taxes. He cited the founders’ separation of powers and warned of government overreach.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Alf M. Landon William R. Hopkins Cleveland Elyria Women's Republican Club Woman’s Club Franklin Roosevelt Mr. Hopkins Roosevelt Hopkins

Meetings For Colored Voters Set In Lorain County

A prominent former Case Western Reserve football star T E Ted Greene will headline two Republican meetings for colored voters in Lorain County, one at Lexington Avenue and Twenty first Street Lorain this Friday at 8 p m and another at Thompsons Hall Oberlin Road Elyria next Monday night. Also speaking in Lorain will be William Hueston colored educator and chairman of the educational committee of the Colored Elks of Ohio. Elyria will feature one more speaker to be announced with musical and entertainment acts planned.

Obi0 Lorain County Lexington Avenue Twenty-first Street Lorain Thompson's Hall Oberlin Road Elyria T. E Ted” Greene Akron Case Ad Western Reserve Colored Elks of Ohio Lor Rain William Hueston Educational Committee of the Colored Elks of Ohio Hueston

President Roosevelts New England Campaign Speech

President Roosevelt opened his New England campaign from the Rhode Island statehouse steps and urged that prosperity must be permanent and secure. He defended against regimentation, stressing human resources over machines and promising safety in home, old age, savings, and employment. He planned further stops in Boston Worcester and Connecticut.

Providence R. I Roosevelt New England Rhode Island State House America

Governor Davey To Speak Here Tomorrow

Democratic candidate Governor Martin L Daver will make two Lorain County appearances tomorrow under the county Democratic committee. He will address Elyria Elks Auditorium at 7 p.m. and Lorain Hotel Antlers at 9 p.m. Davers East Carl isle and Grafton talks were cancelled.

Martin L. Daver Lorain County Democratic Committee Daver Elyria Elks Auditorium Second Street Davey Lorain

Gleanings From Political Front

Aboard Knox campaign train on Oct 1 Knox tours Indiana with seven speeches in pivotal states and will visit Ohio Pennsylvania New York and Illinois. He spoke in Fort Dodge Iowa last night criticizing Roosevelt farm policies and attacking “economic royalists.” John W Davis 1924 Democratic nominee opened campaign with a radio address urging support for Landon and delivering an eleven point indictment of the New Deal. Senator Arthur H Vandenberg of Michigan is noted. Continued on Page 2.

KNOX Frank Knox Indiana Middle West Ohio Pennsy Lvenia New York Illinois Fort Dodge Roosevelt John W. Davis Alfred M. Landon Congress Davis

Two Akron Boys Injured In Bicycle Collision

Two Akron youths James Scott 14 and cousin William Henderson 12 recently ran away from home and were injured in a bicycle collision near Elyria. James suffered multiple lacerations and abrasions while William possibly fractured pelvis. They were riding a stolen bicycle from Hamilton School and were struck by a car driven by J W Phipps of Raymond. Police sought the missing boys and deputy Moehl noted the driver was blinded by headlights and the bicycle had no light.

Akron Elyria Memorial Hospital James Scott Isam Smith West River Street William Henderson James William Hamilton School Oberlin Here J. W. Phipps Raymond Henry Moehl Phipps

200 Memberships Secured In Y M C A Drive

Elyria Y M C A closes its membership campaign with 200 members, aiming for 250. Factory workers led by Richard Timms contributed the most. boys division led by David Taylor reported 120 members. Boys from city schools visit the Y M C A this week for membership drives and special bars to introduce facilities.

Elyria Y. M. C. A Elyria Richard Timms Bors David Taylor

Rotary Talk by Editor Miller Inspires Elyria Club

Humor and serious thoughts blended as Dusty Miller, editor of a Wilmington newspaper and noted speaker, addressed the Elyria Rotary Club at noon yesterday. He stressed service to others in line with Rotary International, noting Miller’s Wilmington Rotary membership. Visitors from Elyria Akron and Cleveland attended.

Miller Wilmington Ohio Elyria

Franco orders immediate Madrid siege in new rebel drive

In Salamanca, Oct 21, Gen Francisco Franco ordered Madrid taken without delay. Nationalists launched a forceful assault on El Escorial as Leftists counterattacked with an armored train along the Madrid Avila line, trapping the train in a tunnel near Robledo. Nationalists redirected troops to relieve Oviedo.

United Press Salamanca Spain Francisco Franco Madrid Franco Soviet Russia el Escorial Madrid-Avila Robledo Oviedo

Second Arrest In South Amherst Robbery Case

Angelo Salvatore, 3, of Cleveland, the second person sought in the April 15 robbery of South Amherst businessman Emil Ruth, was arrested at his home and jailed on an indictment for robbery. Nick Nichols, 35, of Cleveland, already in custody on similar charges, had pleaded not guilty and remains out on bond awaiting trial. Ruth lost 1600 dollars and his watch when three or four assailants stopped him en route from Amherst to South Amherst about 11:20 am as he carried payroll funds from an Amherst bank. The watch, found at a Cleveland pawn shop, aided Nichols’s arrest.

Angelo Salvatore Cleveland Emil Ruth South Amherst Clarence W. Dick Nick Nichols Ruth Amherst Cleveland Stone Company Nichols

Tonight's Political Front Evening Schedule

Radio lineup lists talks with 6:15 on WGAR Martin O'Donnell and WTAM Republican Committee. At 7:00 WHK hosts Frank Thomson. 10:00 WHK and WGAR present President Roosevelt. 10:30 WHK covers Joseph Kennedy with 10:45 WHK Gov. Davey.

WGAR Martin O’donnell WTAM Republican Committee Frank Thomson Roosevelt Joseph Kennedy Gov Davey

Strike Averted At Pittsburgh Plate Glass Plant

Pittsburgh workers union negotiations avert a strike at the Pittsburgh Plate Glass company affecting nearly 7,000 employees across four states. The walkout planned for 6 a.m. today was postponed as the company agreed to negotiate a new wage agreement with union officials.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company

Industrial Division Heads Named for Chest Campaign

Two industrial executives William B. Timms and Richard L. Thayer will chair the Industrial Division for the Community Chest drive, as Elyria leaders hear that the goal is 55,286, down from last year’s 65,782 yet about 8,000 above the prior year’s raise. Dudley Blossom, Cleveland Community Fund head, urged higher pledges and noted tax law benefits for corporations, stressing local operation and the government’s limited role in Chest beneficiaries.

Eivica William B. Timms Timms Spring Company Richard L. Thayer Fox Furnace Company Elyria Country Club Elyria Dudley Blossom Cleveland Cleveland Community Fund Organization E?srie United States

Convention To Hear Miss Hege Tonight

The ninth annual Ohio Association of Independent Baptist churches convention opened with 430 visitors. L W Beckley spoke on The Ming of Christ, echoed by C Mackay Smock in the evening. Miss Ruth Hege of Wellington, Congo missionary, will address both men and women tonight. Virginia Wells preceded her. C Elmer Garvin of Toledo leads the service. Enthusiasm reportedly tops prior gatherings.

Ohio Association of Independent Baptist Churches L. W. Beckley Spencer C. Mackay Smock Charleston W. Va Raymond W. Howell Struthers Frank L. Smith Toledo Ruth Hege Wellington Congo Africa Miss Hege Virginia Wells Erie

Townsend Breaks With Rev. Smith Townsend Breaks With Rev. Smith

In Chicago on October 21, Rev. Gerald L. K. Smith, supporter of Huey Long’s share the wealth plans, is sidelined from the Townsend movement. Tensions with Dr. Francis E. Towns send, founder of the old age pension group, peak as Smith claims to have organized a group to seize the government. The break involves the Townsend National Recovery Organization, Smith’s group, and Coughlin’s National Union for Social Justice, with Lemke’s supporters moving to Townsend.

Chicago Gerald L. K. Smith Huer Long Movemmnt Smith Francis E. Townsend Old Age Pension Organization Louisianna Orator United States William Lemke Townsend National Recovery Organization National Union For Social Justice Charles E. Coughlin Lemke Townsend Couglin

Legion Officers Are Installed In Lorain Medina Counties

The Divisional Installation of American Legion officers for Lorain and Medina counties drew over 440 visitors to the Elyria Legion Home last night. A pre installation dinner at the Billinghurst Hotel honored Judge Arthur Doyle of Akron and Judge Perry H. Stevens of Akron. Installing officers were James Subkr and I. E. Kubic, with Dorothy Askx assisting. Posts from Medina, Lorain, Wellington, Oberlin, Amherst, Avon Lake, Wadsworth and Elyria were represented. Incoming Elyria Post No. 12 officers include Carl L. Smith as commander and P. O. Collins as senior vice commander.

American Legion Lorain Medina Counties Elyria Dorothy Askx Cleveland Medina Lod Wellington Oberlin Amherst South Amherst Avon Lake Wadsworth Elsria Elyria Post No. 12 Carl L. Smith P. O. Collins John J. Kolopos Carl F. Wolf Walter Barnes Carl Filmore Rev. Darkey Allyn Rose

Loyalists May Be Helped By Russia

London reports Ambassador Maisky will urge the non intervention committee to drop its restraint on aiding Spanish Loyalists. Moscow reportedly feels morally free to assist rebels as Fascist powers aid the insurgents. Direct news from Madrid says left front government has received war materials, including tanks and artillery, in recent days. Madrid leaders, once desperate, now plan a general offensive.

United Press London Ivan Maisky Russia Madrid

NUSJ Meeting Attended in Elyria High School Hall

Lorain county units of the National Union for Social Justice held a well attended meeting at Elyria High School auditorium. LeRos Diehl stood in for Congressman Sweeney and claimed the South will decide the election while promoting Lemke. Miss Jeanne Luce urged support for Lemke and addressed the audience along with M. L. McVan and James Curan.

Don W. Harter William Lemke House of Representatives LeRos Diehl Cleveland Lorain County National Union For Social Justice Elyria High School Diehl Martin L. Sweeney South of America Jeanne Luce Lemke Miss Luce Diel M. L. McVan Akron James Curan North Ridgeville J. ©. Welsh Elyria

Boys Must Clean Off Paint They Smeared On School

Eight youths, all high school age except one, appeared before Police Chief E J Stankard for smearing paint on Hamilton School doors and glass. After a stern lecture on destruction of property, they were told they would not be prosecuted in juvenile court provided they clean all the paint off the glass and doors.

E. J. Stankard Hamilton School

Fire Destroys Six Farm Buildings on Robson Road

A late night blaze at the Henry Schildt heirs farm on Robson Road La Porte destroyed six farm buildings and damaged a farmhouse. Loss estimated near 9000 with 6700 in structure. most of 180 White Leghorn pullets perished though eight cows, four calves, and two horses were saved. Cause undetermined. Fire discovered about 6:45 p m by Peter Gailey. neighbors and Elyria fire department aided. Large crowd watched flames and wind drive the fire across structures. The Gailey family spent the night with neighbors. Details note barns, hay, soy beans, straw, milking equipment and tools lost. Page reference indicates continuation.

Henry Schildt Robson Road la Porte Peter Gailey Gailey Virginia Elizabeth Gertrude Roberts Shepard

Bricker Attacks Davey Administration In Ohio Speech

Steubenville Ohio October 21 Attorney General John W Bricker charged the current state administration with waste extravagance and maladministration in a campaign address He cited a liquor payroll rise of 581008 for the first seven months of this year and criticized the aged aid program saying it has been dragged into dirty politics Bricker said the fight is for honest government not party rivalry and that he supported the old age pension law before the governor knew it

Steubenville. O John W. Bricker Bricker Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Del Arthur H. Vandenberg Head Industrial Division Chest Drive W. B. Timms R. L. Thayer Y.M.C.A C. Elmer Garvin Rev. Smith NUSJ
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