1940 Republican Ticket for President and Other Offices
The 1940 Republican slate includes Wendell L. Willkie of New York for president and Charles L. McNary of Oregon for vice president. Also listed are Thomas Sweeney for U.S. senator, D Boone Dawson for governor, A Schiffler for Congress, Robert Henry for state senator, E Otto Waugh for House of Delegates, Dallas Wolfe for sheriff, Ed N. Lock for assessor, James C. Holt for prosecuting attorney, Thomas Cather for county commissioner, Fred Carder and William Collins for board of education, and Ona C. Jefferys and John Snider for Grafton district justices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sweeney
Wheeling
D. Boone Dawson
Charleston
Congress
A. ©. 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
Entangling Alliances Warned Against U S War Involvement
Wheeling Intelligencer editorials urge caution as pressure grows to transfer 50 American destroyers to England and acquire Newfoundland to Caribbean defense bases. The piece warns that such moves risk entangling alliances and could lead to war, urging clear choice between open involvement or strict neutrality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling Intelligencer
Congress
England
Western Hemisphere
United States
Newfoundland
Caribbean Sea
House of Commans
Britain
Republic
George Fielding Elliot
Europe
War in three months and four years seals rough defense plan
A Chicago Daily Tribune analysis notes slogans in Washington and New York armament delays. It cites Willam S. Knudsen on tank production timing, scarce planes, tax policy hold ups, and the risk of inviting Japan as the nation bets on rapid mobilization amid uncertain timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
W. Va
Associated Press
Ae National Advertising
Clayden, Inc
New York
Lexington Avenue
Chicago
North
Michigan Avenue
Chicago Daily Tribune
Washington
National Guard
Willam S. Knudsen
Senate
House
Knudsen
General Motors
South
Japan
Conditions Change So Fast Statesmen In Campaign Turbulence
In a Central Press column Charles P. Stewart notes rapid shifts in political statements. Ray Tucker observes how Roosevelt Willkie interactions spark quick repudiations and retractions, leaving readers confused as politicians flip positions before November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Ray Tucker
Washington
National Press Club
Ray
Wendell Willkie
War program and appropriations cue defense signs
The statement frames ships in five years as the core of the war program and places congressional appropriations as the first line of defense. It expresses hope that hostiles will read the signs indicating vigilance and preparedness.
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Congressional
Train holdup on New York Central near Marble Hill
Reported robbery on a New York Central local bound for Albany as it halted at Marble Hill at about 2 a. m. EST. Offenders reportedly chose the right train but the wrong day, and nothing of importance was inside the stolen pouch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tories
New York Central Railroad
Albany
Marble Hill
225Th Street
Taylor County political slate and 1912 homecoming week
Knottsville district nominees listed for school commissioner and constable. The article enumerates Republican state ticket candidates, including governor and secretary of state, and notes Grafton’s May 27 to 30 1912 homecoming week with committees, parades, airship flights, base ball games and Memorial Day services honoring veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Bradley
John McCartney
Knottsville
C. B. Harvey
Charles W. Dillon
Henry D. Hatfield
Charles W. Swisher
H. M. King
Stuart F. Reed
C. R. Murray
Morris P. Shawkey
John §. Durst
H. E. Williams
Archibald Moore
A. A. Lilly
E. L. Long
C. F. Rathbone
Howard Sutherland
Charles F. Teter
James P. D. Gardner
J.T. Gibbons
John S. Noel
E. Howard Harper
D. H. Stillyard
L. O. Wilson
Benjamin F. Bailey
D. H. Courtney
C. E. Hutchinson
J. H. McDermott
J. O. McNeely
N. C. Ridenour
Judicial Committee
Henry S. Green
I. Grant Lazelle
State Senate
Grafton
Clyde G. Turner
Harry Friedman
John Caveney
Sons and Daughters of Grafton
Clarence M. Maxwell
Hill and Fourney
Moro Aeroplane Company
Woman's Club of
John T. McGraw
Board of Trade and Citizens
John L. Hechmer
Lawson L. Loar
John H. Holt
Frederick T. Martin
United States
Alston G. Dayton
Philippi
Vincent’s
Royal Italian Band
Main
Latrobe
Maxwell
Grafton and
Keyser
Fetterman Field
Fairgrounds
New Willard Hotel
Elks Home
Moroc Aeroplane
John W. Mason
Fairmont
Fred O. Blue
Charleston
Main Street
Grafton Giants
Fair Grounds
Woman's Club
James B. Moran
Willard Hotel
Ezekial Chandler
Mississippi
William E. Glasscock
West Virginia
William G. Brown
Taylor County
Fair
Union
Reno Post No. 7
Presbyterian
J. A. McClelland
National Cemetery
Grand Army of the Republic
Uniontown
Glass Joins In Push For Immediate Conscription
The article says Senator Glass backs immediate conscription and predicts swift Senate approval for a measure to send the bill to the White House for the president's signature. He opposes the Maloney amendment and argues conscription is the only way to raise an army. The Burke Wadsworth bill provoked House clashes and a postponement, while the Senate faced rhetoric over deadlines and defense powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheppard Terday
Sheppard
Senate
White House
Maloney
Glass
House
Capitol
Military Committee
Pep
Staten Island Ferry Revelation in a Murder Case
Linda meets Sue Ackerman aboard the Staten Island ferry and learns more about the Markley gun case. The news links Miss Sarah Markley to the fatal shooting, as Linda confronts questions about Ronald, Robert, and the widening rift in her life. Linda rushes to meet Ronald and Sarah, seeking resolution as emotional tensions surge.
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Linda
Staten Island
Sue Ackerman
Glarabell Ackerman
Bagley Models’ Agency
Mina Nevins
Ackerman
Island
Miss Ackerman
New York
Evening Paper
Sarah Markley
Peter Markley
Jinda
Ronald
Serch
Sarah
Ronnie
Miss Avery
Robert
Senators Push For Immediate Conscription Debate
In a heated exchange the Senate factions split, Holt of West Virginia and Wheeler of Montana, along with Bulow of South Dakota, opposed immediate conscription while arguing the administration uses a war economy to mask unemployment failures and gains support from business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per
D.-Fla
Holt
D.-W. Va
Wheeler
D.-Mont
Bulow
English PE instructor saves RAF flier at sea
Miss Peggy Prince, 22, an English physical education instructor, is pictured with a canoe high she paged six miles through rough seas to rescue an injured crew member from the Bri which had crashed the Channa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Prince
Bri
Central Press
Child Back On The Farm By Dr Logan Clendening
A reading on farm visits for children highlights benefits in food education and dietary hygiene. Seeing milk production, vegetables, and farm work boosts curiosity, food preferences, and understanding of digestion and circulation. Marginal notes explain margarine use and vitamin content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Clendening
M.D
Allen G. Ireland
New Jersey
Clendening
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Grafton Sentinel
Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company
Latrobe Street
W. Vaness
Grafton Printing Co
James F. Holt
Wendell L. Willkie
Charles L. NeNary
Oregon
Hitler
So-and- So
Roosevelt
Willkie
Wendell
Tout Misic
Caroline
Ben Pinch
Jim
R.A.F
William Harvey
Lulu G. Graves
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