Pudding of Politics and Bond Sales in West Virginia
A county newspaper column reviews West Virginia bond sales under Gov Neely and earlier Holt administrations. It argues the state’s credit remained high due to the Sinking Fund, notes market conditions affect rates, and stresses aggressive sales in a competitive federal market. It compares fiscal stewardship across administrations and ends with a call for adaptable, aggressive market strategies.
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Bluefield
Neely
West Virginia
State Sinking Fund Commission
Holt
Industrial pinch grips U S factories amid metal shortages
The Clarksburg Exponent Telegram notes silk mills and aluminum plants face shutdown risk from scarce metals, threatening up to 200,000 auto jobs. It urges conservation, design changes, and aggressive pursuit of defense contracts, while stressing responsibility on American business to sustain operations.
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Clarksburg
Donald Nelson
Congressional Pork Prompts Senate Gridlock Commentary
The Clarksburg Exponent criticizes Congress for confusion during national emergency and blames a farm bloc for the farm parity bill and inflation. It notes near unity in overriding the veto on the highway bill, calls the pork measure familiar and damaging, and laments the loss of statesmanship in critical times.
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Congressional
Clarksburg
National Congress
Senate
Japan's Move Into Indo China Draws War Implications
The Vichy government invites Japan to occupy and protect French Indochina, a move seen as Nazi influence. Hitler seeks advantage as tensions rise in the Pacific, prompting America to keep navy in the region and shift forces. U.S. oil exports to Japan are criticized amid this stance.
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Japan
Elkins
Indo- China
Hitler
Pacific
United States
Britain
Indo-China
China
Legless Ace Receives Flying Cross for RAF Raids
Royal Air Force hero Billy Bader, a London native who lost both legs in 1931, earned nine of his wartime victories in a single week and was decorated at Buckingham Palace after 15 operations for burns. He led an all Canadian squadron and reentered service with artificial limbs, flying daring raids over the channel and France. His mother Mrs E W Hobbs of Sproth borough learned of his missing status as the village was informed.
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Buckingham Palace
Burns
Bader
RAF
Channel
France
London
E. W. Hobbs
Sprothborough
Doncaster
Britain
Stalin and the Allies in the New World Alliance
Ste warts column criticizes Western leaders for cozying up to Joseph Stalin. It notes the Kremlin allyship with Washington figures, debates postwar aims, and questions future alignment against Axis powers and communism. The piece ponders whether democratic nations will curb communism or face renewed Axis danger.
Waters Turn Black In Tygart Valley May 1923
River pollution from Buckhannon tannery waste turned the Tygart Valley water black on May 19 1923 prompting health officials to halt pumping and warn residents. A Grafton High School class play Miss Somebody Else drew 600 in attendance May 18 with a strong cast.
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Tygart Valley
Buckhhannon
Grafton High School
G. Minette Watkins
Gail Evans
Celeste
Alice Wilfong
Constance Darcy
Paul Mason
Ralph Hastings
Mildred Stafford
Mildred Delevan
Pearl Scranage
Mrs. Delevan
Hilda Beall
Freda Mason
Ray Withers
Bert Shaffer
Mary Louise Lake
Ethel Jenkins
Watkins
Tygart Valley Trades and Labor Assembly
Remarkable Pilot Recovers From Leg Loss In Flight
After losing his legs, Bader endured tight escapes including a crash and takeoff. His metal legs were badly bent but straightened quickly and within thirty minutes he was back in the air.
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Filers
Bader
Government details on new credit control system emerges
Government officials outline a broad credit control plan affecting many goods including vacuum cleaners. Eccles did not give full product range or regulatory details, saying analysis will take days. The policy targets credit use of about 10 billion dollars, with cash buyers largely exempt and homes exempt from the measure.
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Eccles
Regulation to curb credits covers many transactions
The regulation will outlaw selling listed items on credit terms outside federal reserve board specifications. Eccles notes that while credit purchases of goods will feel the impact, the rules also apply to small loan transactions as they relate closely to buying such articles.
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Federal Reserve‘ Board
Eccles
Will Propose Final Votes Ahead of Recess
National defense interests drive concessions as the timetable shifts to 10 a.m. EST to speed final votes on contentious legislation. Lawmakers expect a three day recess once votes clear.
Tentative plans call for vote before adjournment
The article notes plans to vote tonight but some Republicans demand more time for an important measure, signaling a stalled decision as the session nears its end.
Contentment and the Garden of Alley in a Studio Romance
Ylena confronts Tate Cromwell in a busy showroom then seeks a businesslike solution to their romance. Old man Alkire laments and later arranges a generous advance while Ylena plans a dramatic studio move and a daring gallery project.
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Viena
Las Palmea
Terrence Alkire
Dally
Taté
Pitt
Tate
Reiled
Yiena
Praia
The Queerest Animal Yet House Action on Amendments
House acceptance of the Democratic amendments would make the bill resemble the Senate version and pave the way for quick action by senators and representatives appointed to adjust differences between the two measures.
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House
Chain Store Survey Plans Expand to Grocers Network
The committee will extend price survey work to eight industrial store managers and seven independent grocers, joining 31 grocers already chosen to report. Work will start next week and expand to chain stores through state headquarters, with aims to include consumer groups and other associations.
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West Virgins Retail Grocers’ Association
Iibor Canes Oe
Consumer Ti Oe
Eee
Spepeccinkh
Career as Ad Su Pn Ad 46Fmal Dobist
The fragment notes a career arc tied to an individual with a 46Fmal dobist tag and references multiple marriages. It mentions the first and fourth wives dying and divorces that disrupted other marriages, signaling a turbulent personal life impacting professional standing.
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Aike
Taylor County
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W. 8. Stanley
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William Jones
Charles A. Huhn
American Legion of Grafton
W. F. Campbell
Grafton Sentinel
National American Legion
Indianapolis
Booth
Legion
Frank West
William B. Stuck
Grafton Drug and Chemical Company
Paul E. Malone
West Virginia University School of Pharmacy
Dr. Stuck
Fred B. Watkins
Morgantown
Red Cross
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Malone
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Ylena
Tate Cromwell
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