1940 Republican Ticket Card for West Virginia Officials
The ticket lists candidates for president Wendell L Willkie and vice president Charles L NeNary. It includes U S senator Thomas Sweeney, governor D Boone Dawson, congress A Schiffler, state senator Robert Henry, house of delegates E Otto Waugh, sheriff Dallas Wolfe, assessor Ed N Lock, prosecuting attorney James C Neil Holt, county commissioner Thomas Cather, board of education Fred Carder and William Collins, and Justices Ona C Jefferys and John Snider for Grafton District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell L. Willkie
New York
Charles L. NeNary
Oregon
U. 8
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
Willkie Must Win As One Man Government Threat
The piece argues the New Deal worsens public dissatisfaction and warns against centralizing power in a single man. It asserts the great issue is governance by the people versus a strongman rule and endorses Willkie as the corrective choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Deal
Willkie
Wallace Campaign Echoes In Third Term Debate
The essay notes Mr O Wallaces remarks echo Republican tones, citing Lincoln quotes and a shift toward emphasizing political control. It argues the third term fight mirrors power concentration and praises McNarys tariff and farm policy critique, framing it as foundational Republican doctrine.
Willkie Ahead In National Straws Say Polls
Central Press columnist Charles P. Stewart discusses Dr George Gallup and Emil Hurja as leaders in straw polls. Hurja, once Democratic statistician, argues Willkie leads 55 45 though war developments could shift before November. Stewart notes Hurja’s expertise and cautions that the race remains very close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
George Gallup
Emil Hurja
Emil
Don Gallup
Willkie
McNary Warns on Competitive Farm Losses and New Deal Trade
Senator McNary links competitive farm products to a 537 million dollar annual value and ties scarcity programs to New Deal policies. He argues 35 million acres removed by government payments align with acreage displaced by imports and criticizes reciprocal trade treaties as failing to relieve uneconomic agricultural conditions amid growing wartime trade restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNary
Senate
Labor Day Observances and Local Developments in Grafton
Labor Day 1912 was observed with public buildings closed as labor organizations marked the holiday. Changes included Rev Father John McEli moving to a new rectory near St Augustine church and Billy Allen's musical company at the Opera House. The remodelling of St Pauls Lutheran church was dedicated September 24, 1912, with organ recital by Grace Martin Snee. News notes recount Fannie White’s death in Virginia and her local art teaching, the 1912 county election upset defeating A E N Means, and the passing of Joseph N Shahan, a Grafton veteran who helped form local bands and drum corps after the Civil War. The piece also covers Shahan’s Civil War service, community leadership, and early musical contributions in Grafton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Graftorr Park
John McEligot
St. Augustine Catholic Church
Samuel Todd
St. Augustine Church
Billy Allen
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Edward Menges
Oakland
Maryland
Yhhurch
Grace Martin Snee
Morgantown
Altire
Samuel A. Shackleford
Grafton
Arch. C. Love
East Main Street
Bluemont
Lee Bennett
A. E. N. Means
Means
Taylor
Joseph N. Shahan
William
Los Angeles
California
Preston County
Grafiton Guards
George Is Latham
United States
Shahan
Matlick, Creel
Stafford
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Clinton Albright
Millard Carr
Henry Lippencoht
Edward W. Walters
Thomas Gough
George Hammond
New National Cemetery
Union of States
Winifred
Yerb
E. J. Golerider
Minneapolis Tribune
Ilison
Courts of Appeals
Coinson
Bng
New Deal
Timken Silent Automatic Corporation
Court of Appeals
New York
Caenee
Senators Highlight Trade Effects on Farm Purchasing Power
The speech notes the indirect harm from cheap foreign goods and treaty incentives, urging attention to manufacturing center growth driven by competition. It flags concern in the West Virginia region and calls for focus on the broader economic issue affecting farmers and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator
McNary
West Virginia
Linda Avery Waits and Hears of Mina Nevins Trial
Linda Avery endures a tense courtroom scene as Mina Nevins admits firing shots and steals the show with her emeralds. Sue Ackerman tests loyalty for pay while Robert distances himself. Linda contemplates telling Robert the truth as she heads home with Ronald and Sarah, unsure what comes next.
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Linda Avery
Mina Nevins
Sue Ackerman
Robert
California
Linda
Billie Anne
Rob
Ronald
A Nevins
Mina
Unda
Terry
Miss Ackerman
Miss Nevins
Clarabell
Sue
Billie Annne
Sarah
Fragmented 1930s musings mix politics and labor law
A garbled clipping comments on U S poverty and politics, mocks Zadok Dumbkopf, notes new hash tastes like coffee, cites Mussolini, and references a Waumee mills reinstatement case. It questions labor law reach and potential Supreme Court action ahead of possible amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Board
Waumee Mills
Textile Workers’ Union
Supreme Court
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Grafton Sentinel
Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company
Latrobe Street
W. Va
Ameas
Grafton Printing Co
James FP. Holt
John 8
Palmer
Associated Press
Sed
IB. Clayden, Inc
Lexington Avenue
Chicago
Michigan Avenue
Wallace
O'Wallace
Lincoln
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Newal
M'Nary
Wheeling Intelligencer
Charles L. Mic~ Nary
United States Senate
Stewart
Hurja
Democratic National Committee
Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Press Club
Washington
Taylor County
Federal Court of Appeals
Boston
Waumee Mills, Inc
Manchester
N. H
Amoskeag Company
Laylor
Ronnie
Goodby
Mr. Barton
Expressman
Zadok Dumbkopt
Zadok
Mussolini
British Somaliland
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