1940 Republican Ticket List Of West Virginia Races
The 1940 Republican ticket includes Wendell L. Willkie for president with Charles L. Neary as running mate. Other listed candidates cover U S Senate Thomas Sweeney governor D Boone Dawson congress A C Schiffler state senate Robert Henry house of delegates E Otto Waugh sheriff Dallas Wolfe assessor Ed N Lock prosecuting attorney James C Holt county commissioner Thomas Cather board of education Fred Carder William Collins and Justices Ona C Jefferys John Snider in the Grafton district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell L. Willkie
New York
Charles L. Neary
Oregon
U. S
Thomas Sweeney
Wheeling
D. Boone Dawson
Charleston
Congress
A. C. Schiffler
Robert Henry
Fairmont
House OF Delegates
E. Otto Waugh
Dallas Wolfe
Ed N. Lock
James C. (Neil) Holt
Thomas Cather
Board OF Education
Fred Carder
William Collins
Grafton
Ona C. Jefferys
John Snider
LOOKING UNTO JESUS AND CONFUSED STATE OF NEW DEAL LEADERSHIP
This piece contrasts a biblical exhortation to endurance with a critique of the New Deal leadership. It argues Jim Farley’s absence weakens party judgment, questions Willkie's acceptance address, and warns that unconditional destroyer aid to Britain risks full U.S. war involvement. It cites Roosevelt policy, Johnson’s Intelligencer report, and calls for clear neutrality or war declarations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Deal
Jim Farley
Willkie
Farley
Ickes
Democratic Party
Apostle of
Hate
Mr. Willkie
Bullitt urged U S participation in European war
William C Bullitt described as a playboy ambassador by the Wheeling Intelligencer failed to impress as a leader of America. The newspaper recalls his post as ambassador to France and notes his speech to the American Philosophical Society urging participation in the European war, despite lacking strong leadership credentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling Intelligencer
William C. Bullitt
France
America
Mr. Bullitt
American Philosophical Society
Gandhi's mystic soul may shape India's stance in world war
Stewart analyzes Mahatma Gandhi and Theosophy amid Britain's war demands. He notes Gandhi's civil disobedience approach contrasts with Britain's call for active support, while detailing Gandhi's title mahatma and theories about reincarnation. The piece also surveys European fascism and Greece Italy tensions.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Britain
India
John Bull
Asia
Australasia
London
Washington
Japan
Mahatma Gandhi
Gandhi
Mahatma
Mr. Gandhi
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Regulation and civic debate in early 1912 Grafton
The 1912 Grafton council regulated street speeds to 25 mph amid influx of motor and horse drawn traffic. Bonds of 9000 were proposed to fund water system improvements with a sinking fund levy. Italian residents reacted to looming war while Suzanne Carter and her Merry Minstrel Maids drew crowds at the Star Theatre. St Pauls Lutheran church remodeling altered its front, interior layout, and lighting while noting no church bell had existed in 71 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Taylor County
Grafton Leader
John L. Hechmer
Democratic Party
Gratton
Italy
Turkey
Star Theatre
Suzanne Carter
Milton Lewis
Shakespeare Hall
St. John Street
Susie Lewis
J. M. Brock
Philadelphia
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
S. A. Shackleford and Son
Wedding in the chapel ends Linda and Robs unsettled night
Linda attends a quiet New York wedding for Caroline Pickard as Terry marries, while Robert worries Mina and a dangerous plot. Linda faces a murder case, awareness of Ronalds career, and a tug between love and duty as she contemplates testifying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry
Mina
Caroline
Linda
Robert
Caroline Elizabeth Pickard
New York
Flan
Leith
Coop
Rob
Ronnie
Pirot
Rontik
Hex
Jae
Hand Across the River Report From Vichy Highlights Shutdowns
A Vichy dispatch notes that rail connections between zones are closed and Belgian and French refugees are held up. Transportation woes strain southern France as Nice has butter and sugar, Toulouse has bread and Cognac, but soap and matches are scarce. The piece cites pro British sentiment in the Eastern Mediterranean and explains Petain regime troubles amid two-zone division and German pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vichy
France
Nice
Toulouse
Pyrenees
Auvergne
Petain
Snd
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Grafton Sentinel
Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company
Latrobe Street
James F. Holt
John 8. Palmer
W. Va
Associated Press
B. Clayden, Inc
Lexington Avenue
Chicago
North
Michigan Avenue
Jesus
State Department
England
Germany
Europe
Finland
Roosevelt
Johnson
Chicago Daily Tribune
Stewart
Lenin
Mussolini
Communist Party
Hitler
Thyssen
Blum
Thart
Morgantown Post
Greece
Great Britain
Mediterranean
Albania
Métaxas
Helle
Salonika
Metaxas
Ronald
Thay
John Parrish
Olniatel
Ackerman
Parrish
Mr Marrish
Joe
Mr. Parrish
Mise
Lieve
Sosa Ee Ia
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