Radio muffling debated by Washington officials
Washington officials privately debate muffling radio gear on belligerent ships entering U S waters to avoid assisting any side. Judge Walton Moore reflects on poppies, while Senate debate on embargo repeal shows surprising Republican opposition and a flood of mail from various sources fearing entanglement in Europe.
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Washington
U. S
State Department
Walton
Judge
Judge Moore
Waterloo
John McCrae
Flanders Fields
FITZ dental aid promises tight fit for false teeth
Fitz Dental Laboratories offers a new method to fit false teeth by hardening into the dental plate. One application lasts months and allows cleaning in hot or cold water. Sold in two sizes for $1.00 plus COD and postage. Money back if not satisfied. Charleston, West Virginia.
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Fitz
Fitz Dental Laboratories
Arcade
Charleston
Disjointing of party and faction lines over the issue
The report notes growing separation between party structures and factional groupings as the issue divides actors. Analysts observe weakened alignment across leadership and core supporters, signaling shifting loyalties and potential realignments ahead.
Split GOP and unified Democrats signal intrawar party lines
Republican leaders are split with McNary and Vandenberg against repeal while Austin and Taft support it. Democrats show unusual unity though notable dissents remain. Anti-New Deal forces, mainly Southern, drift Rooseveltward, provoking bipartisan frustration. Isolationists vow no filibuster, but critics warn the plan is to stall for time to win converts.
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Jeaders
McNary
Vandenberg
Austin
Taft
South
Roosevelt
Inside reports on Nazi warfare gloves still on
US military observers in Europe say Germany has not unleashed modern weapons yet. American strategists call this a gentlemens war as Germany avoids poison gas liquid flame and other horrors. Reports claim a disintegrating ray could destroy armor at six miles while a Nazi radio beam might freeze aircraft engines. Neutrality debates in the US Congress explain why the Nazis keep restraint to avoid provoking a US arms embargo backlash.
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Europe
US Congress
United States
Telephone Girls Plight Highlighted by Press Room Call
A newsman in the State Department press room tried to reach another department by phone. The operator whispered Number, prompting an exasperated remark about the department’s efforts. The anecdote underscores tensions and the challenges faced by staff during busy times.
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State Department
Freshmen Dominate Additions to Lorain County College List
Eight Elyria area students enroll in eight colleges for fall. Seven are freshmen. Robert Mason returns to Bowling Green as a sophomore in industrial arts. Others enter Ohio State University, University of Michigan, Miami University, John Carroll University, Duke University, Ashland College, and Baldwin Wallace College. All are Elyria High graduates except Romp from North Olmsted and Stranahan from Eaton.
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Robert Mason
Anna Mason
Elyria
Bowling Green State University
Allen E Sehlmeyer
A J Schlmeyer
Parmely Avenue
Ohio State University
Frances Given
W G Given
Columbia Avenue
University of Michigan
Josephine Hines
Paul R Hiness
Gulf Road
Miami University
College of Education
Robert Obringer
Clark Street
Urban Obringer
John Carroll University
A J
North Olmsted High School
Miss Stranahan
Eaton High School
Capitol Visitors Guarded By Plainclothes Detectors
Sightseers touring the Capitol are accompanied by plainclothes guards as Congress reopens to deter violence by extremists during the neutrality debate. Additional detectives guard visitor galleries while John Stark discusses the Soviet Nazi treaty in a reprint. Poland notes its eastern border faces the USSR as Russia invades Poland on September 17, 1939.
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Capitol
Congress
John Stark
South Amherst Council Meeting Report and Nearby Notices
The South Amherst Village Council met at Town Hall for a regular session with Mayor Henry Garland presiding and routine work transacted. Reports from committees were favorable. Other items note a Lorain County Recreation Board meeting at the Methodist Church, choir practice at St Johns Evangelical, Lorain County Federation of Women’s Guild executive meeting, Congregational Ladies Dime Society session, and Kindergarten opening October 2 under advisor Mrs Marie Warden.
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South Amherst
Sept
Henry Garland
the County Recreation Board of
Lorain
South Amherst Board
St Johns Evangelical
Lorain County
Local Social Roundup Highlights Cleveland Visit and Anniversary
Mrs Walter Mc Alster and daughters Patsy and Marilyn visited her uncle Rev Urban Gerhart in Cleveland last Friday. Elaine Carruthers of Elyria spent the weekend with grandparents Mr and Mrs Edwinard. Clarence and Mrs Smith visited with Mr and Mrs F H Perry for the 62nd wedding anniversary at Stop 83 Lake Road. Many relatives called and cards were shared. Helen Smith attended a Credit Bureau Assn dinner at the Graystone Hotel. Antone Gilles were Berea visitors. Robert Gilles, Emma Dechant, Leroy Conrad and Winifred Hulberry spent the weekend in Burton. Helen and Hazel Smith attended a shower for Mrs Ernest Haag on Murray Ridge. The newlyweds, married in California, visit relatives.
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Sheffield
Walter McAlster
Patsy
Marilyn
Urban Gerhart
Cleveland
Elaine Carruthers
Elyria
Edwinard
Clarence Smith
F H Perry
Lake Road
Perry
Helen Smith
Graystone
Credit Bureau Ass'n
Antone Gilles
Berea
Robert Gilles
Emma Dechant
Leroy Conrad
Winifred Hulberry
Burton
Helen
Hazel Smith
Frnest Haag
Murray Ridge
California
Alter Society
Theresa
Viet
Leaders Claim Embargo Will Be Repealed
Washington, Sept 27 United States administration leaders claim 56 Senate votes for repealing the arms embargo and adopting cash and carry. A White House poll showed 51 Democrats four Republicans and one Independent in favor, with 49 votes needed for a majority. Support spans key senators and public appeals gear up with radio broadcasts and letters to lawmakers.
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Senate
White House
Coughlin
Bund
Washington
United Press Compilation
Ernest W Gibson
Josiah W Bailey
James M. Slattery
Elison D Smith
S C
Burton K Wheeler
Senators
Dennis Chaez
Vic Donahey
Peter G Gerry
Guy M Gillette
Francis T Maloney
James E Murray
Joseph C O'Mahoney
Wye
Robert R Reynolds
Millard E Tydings
Gillette
Charman Key Pittman
Tom Connally
Tex
Warren R Austin
George W Norris
Ind
Neb
Gerad P. Nye
Styles Bridges
John A Donaher
R. Conn
Bennett Champ Clark
D. M
William E Borah
United States
Administration
Executive Departments
Arthur H Vandenberg R. Mich
Cordell Hull
Congress
Navy recruiting opens first enlistment quota at Cleveland
The Navy Recruiting Station in Cleveland announces a first enlistment quota of 44 men for October. Enlistees transfer to Newport Rhode Island for training. applicants must be U.S. citizens aged 18 to 31. Enlistment term is six years. time from filing to enlistment now under one month. Former Army Marine Corps and Coast Guard members with credits are accepted. Further details at the Federal Building recruiting station.
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Navy
Cleveland
Naval Training Station
Newport
Rhode Island
Army Marine Corps and
Coast Guard
Lightning damages WADC radio station antenna tower
Lightning struck the 900 foot WADC antenna tower in Akron causing an hour and 40 minute outage. Engineers repaired the station and also damaged telephone cables in Tallmadge where the station is located.
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Akron
WADC
Tallmadge
Port Clinton Mayor Dies From Self Inflicted Wound
Port Clinton Ohio September 27 Pred Slauterbeck 47 mayor died yesterday from a gun inflicted bullet wound. Coroner R R Semen reported the mayor suffered nerves failing a month ago and was unable to work. he was completing his second term and was reelected.
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Port Clinton
Slauterbeck
R. R
Old Homes Highlight Lyme Township Pilgrimage Weekend
Century old Belleview area houses along Route 113 and nearby routes will open October 5 to 7 as part of Lyme Township Pilgrimage. A church pageant on October 5 at Lyme Congregational Church will dramatize regional history from the War of 1812 to Underground Railroad.
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Lyme Township
Huron County
Bellevue
Lyme Congregational Church
Ohio
W W Nims
Route 113
Jonathan Drury
John Drury
Hull
Owand
George Wilson
J. M. Seite
Richard McCurdy
Roas Cherry
Sandusky
Ladies’ Society
Ladies’ Society of the Church
Anniversary Party Honors Two Couples
A joint anniversary party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Norman Busch of Belden September 23, 1938 in honor of the 6th anniversary of Mr and Mrs Norman Busch and the 7th anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Phillips of Grofton. Numerous gifts were received by.
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Norman Busch
Belden
John Phillips
Grafton
Obie and Phillips Family Note from Grafton
Mr and Mrs John Phillips together with Soma James and Jack of Grafton send a brief family notice acknowledging relatives Obie and others in the community.
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John Phillips
Soma
James and
Jack of Grafton
Obie
Piles Find Quick Relief with Peterson's Ointment
Millions in the last nine years have found relief from itching and burning with Peterson's Ointment a cooling soothing astringent formula. One user praised the product saying the itching stopped and they slept through the night. Available for 35 cents a box in tubes with applicator, money back if not delighted.
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Peterson
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