Time for an Anti-Strike Law in Wartime Defense
The Grafton Sentinel urges immediate anti strike legislation as defense plants suffer walkouts. It cites shipyard, car, and chemical plants in West Virginia and nationwide, argues labor leaders push unworkable demands, and praises two WV congressmen who opposed CO. leadership.
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Kearney
N. J
United States Navy
West Virginia
American Car Foundry
Standard Ultramarine Co
Huntington
California
Congress
Ramsay and Randolph Backed by West Virginia CIO Debate
The Wheeling Intelligencer reports sustained coverage by Charles Brooks Smith on resolutions at a West Virginia CIO convention condemning Congressman Ramsay and Randolph. Ramsay faces union opposition over a bill banning Communist and related members from labor unions while Randolph supports presidential control of defense plant operations. The paper notes the political strength of CIO in West Virginia and the lawmakers’ continued presence in Congress.
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C.lo
Harry Bridges
West Virginia
Mr. Smith
C.I.0
Bluefield
Congress
MR. Ramsay
Randolph
Wheeling Intelligencer
Charles Brooks Smith
Intelligencer
Washington
Ramsay
Smith
C.S.O
United States
Messrs
Rail wage push would bankrupt railroads says conference panel
The railroad conference committee argues nine hundred million dollars yearly in wage demands would exceed any rail income in a year and double the average last decade earnings. They warn such costs would force deficits, push toward public ownership, and raid public funds.
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Railroads’ Conference Committee
Devel Ors
No Escaping Consequences Editorial Opinion
In a firm stance the piece argues Congress must decide on Army policy rather than drift. It warns that power brings responsibility and that decisive action will disappoint some, but in a dangerous, changing world decisive leadership is required to defeat the Nazis.
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Clarksburg
Congress
United States
Great Council honors Grafton trio for Mother’s Day duties
Mrs Lydia Bolinger and Mrs Mary Cannon of Grafton named Great Wenonah and First Great Scout at Bluefield May 7-12 1923 meeting of the Degree of Pocahontas. New officers installed by W P Wachter of Maryland. Mothers Day events noted with carnations, observances, and church services in Grafton led by Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church. Also reported are the death of Mrs Annie Caveney Fahey in Baltimore and the Baltimore and Ohio Veterans memorial at Grafton High School on May 13 1923 with memorial address by Dr P Theodore Crickenberger and a male quartet.
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Lydia Bolinger
Grafton
Wenonah
Mary Cannon
Great Council
Bluefield
W. P. Wachter
Hagerstown
Maryland
Maryland Council of Improved Order of Red Men
Maggie Vandine
Beulah Burns
Anna Jarvis
Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church
Lawson L. Lear
Texas
Pennsylvania
Congress
England
Miss Jarvis
Andrews Methodist Episcopal
United States
Annie Caveney Fahey
Balti
Annie
Patrick Caveney
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Patrick Fahey
Baltimore
Mount Cavalry
Veterans of the Baltimore and Ohio Association No. 11
Grafton High School
Frank Keane
Fred
Elsie Ringler
Beatrice Grow
Ada Beall
Paradise
Paul P. Warden
Harry E. Bailey
J. Lee Evans
P. B. Kelley
Keane
Perry E. Grimm
Debating U S War Aid And Global Consequences
A speech questions the impact of aiding allies against aggression and the risks of inaction. It warns that choosing static defense could invite German and Japanese dominance, threaten the British empire, and spur global upheaval. The article also lampoons press match borrowing as a broader moral critique of society.
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Europe
United States
U. S
South America
President's match book inscribed with Stoljen from Roosevelt
The Clarksburg Telegram notes sympathy for the president's plan to issue match books bearing the inscription Stoljen from Franklin D. Roosevelt. It quotes his complaint that matches repeatedly disappear from his control.
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Clarksburg
Stoljen
Franklin D. Roosevelt
SETTLE STRIKE CONTINUED ON ORDER FOR 1300 COAL CARS
Nearly 1,000 workers will be hired when production begins on an order for 1,300 coal cars for the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad. The company has secured government priorities for materials and Federal Conciliation Commissioner L. J. Smith, involved in this week’s talks, said that basic wages will be increased from.
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Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Federal Conciliation
L. J. Smith
Pome Defoe Centered Around Henry A Wallace
Central Press columnist Charles P. Stewart outlines President Roosevelt's Economic Defense Board focus on Latin America during wartime. The board aims to outeconomy the Axis, build mutual profits with western hemisphere neighbors, and anticipate postwar influence while balancing Britain’s interests. Henry A. Wallace leads the Latin American program with executive director Winfield W. Riefler assisting. Welles and other cabinet members contribute. The piece notes potential tension with Britain after the war and questions postwar arrangements.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Roosevelt
Board
Latin America
Defense Board
Axis
United States
Europe
Starae
Neag
Wallace
Henry A. Wallace
State
Treasuty
War
Navy
Commerce and Justice Departments
Economic Defense Board
Henry Wallace
Henry
Winfield W. Riefler
Winfield
Treasury
Justice Department
Commerce
Biddle
State Department
Welles
Latin Americas
Britain
Rio Grande
John Bull
The Opened Door To Ylena's Grand Storefront
Ylena Carleton pushes from shy to shrewd as she buys a rundown shop on Main and plans 19 affordable units for children and a sponsor teacher. Percy O’Neil witnesses her transformation while Scott Hamilton and Letitia visit, amid lavish previews and party talk.
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Percy
Ylena
Alvarado
Theodore V Cent
Cromwell
Schous
Daisy
Scott
Society
Hamilton
Copper Creek
Letitia
Florida
Darnity Ylena
Scott Hamilton
V Movement Aims For Higher Wages In Labor Row
A movement called V pressed for a base wage of 72 percent cents and a 20 percent rise for piece workers causing jitters. SWOC sought union shop status but lost that demand yet gained recognition as sole and exclusive bargaining agency. The union conceded on a checkoff system and paid vacations.
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SWOC
Ukraine Vital Drives East in War Context
The column notes Britain’s growing strength in the Near and Middle East and the risk allied forces could deploy a large army against Nazi Germany. It suggests the Indian army swelling toward a million may be used against the Nazis on Russian soil via Iran or Afghanistan, echoing Kaiser Wilhelm’s eastward drive and a potential vast empire expansion.
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Britain
Near
Middle East
Iran
Persia
Afghanistan
Kaiser Wilhelm
Kiev
Odessa
Inding
Ambulance crewman injured in dawn shelling aboard Zamzam
Report from ambulance driver Donald S. King recounts fragments tearing Vicovari’s cabin and breaking his leg ankle and elbow when a raider shelled the Zamzam near dawn on April 17. Other American passengers were transferred to the Dresden and later landed in France where 119 were freed.
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Donald S. King
Vicovari
King
Laughinghouse
Tamesis
Dresden
Sto
Pied France
RAF Pounds Continues Evidence Of Night Time Skirmishes
Berlin claimed hostile planes attacked the capital again, but British forces said they did not approach Berlin. The night raids were centered over eastern England and the northeast coast, with reports of damages and disruptions from the ongoing air activity.
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Berlin
Nea
England
Cauustiles
Fidelity Case Details Hint at Liquidation or Reorganization
Continued testimony describes officials weighing liquidation or reorganization under federal court order as simpler and more economical than transferring actions to state courts. Pulfer recalls statements about selling assets and the overall setup amid the case proceedings.
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Pulfer
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