1940 Republican Ticket: Willkie and slate for West Virginia
The 1940 Republican slate lists FOR PRESIDENT Wendell L. Willkie of New York. FOR VICE PRESIDENT Charles L. McNary of Oregon. FOR U S SENATOR Thomas Sweeney of Wheeling. FOR GOVERNOR D Boone Dawson of Charleston. FOR CONGRESS A C Schiffler of Wheeling. FOR STATE SENATOR Robert Henry of Fairmont. FOR HOUSE OF DELEGATES E Otto Waugh. FOR SHERIFF Dallas Wolfe. FOR ASSESSOR Ed N Lock. FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY James C Neil Holt. FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER Thomas Cather. FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION Fred Carder and William Collins. FOR JUSTICES Grafton District Ona Jefferys and John Snider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell L. Willkie
New York
Charles L. NeNary
Oregon
U. S
Thomas Sweeney
Wheeling
D. Boone Dawson
Charleston
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
Jefferys
John Snider
Thug politics and the early third term backlash
A harsh critique of city political bosses using strongarm tactics in the presidential campaign. The piece denounces mob action at a Willkie for President club in Charleston, Washington. It argues such methods reveal the character of the campaign and calls for moral scrutiny of those involved.
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Willkie
President Club
Charleston
D. C
Appeasement charge debated in Wallace speech
Henry Wallace assails appeasement claims against Republicans arguing they hide pro appeasement forces, while Willkie stands for preparedness and Roosevelt may bow to Hitler for time. The piece contrasts 1937 38 England France mistakes with future risk and rearmament needs.
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Henry Wallace
Hitler
Germany
United States
Willkie
Wallace
Roosevelt
England
France
Roosevelt and Wallace Fault Lines in Appeasement Debate
The passage argues there is no reason to expect better outcomes from alternatives to appeasement and suggests that Roosevelt has failed to fix his cited faults. It also notes Wallace should reassure the public that his administration would perform better than the one he challenges if he raises the appeasement issue.
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Roosevelt
Wallace
Quiet
the Sentinel
Grafton
Latrobe Street
New York
Defense bottleneck and tax fix for war production
The White House pressed for quick defense funding action as tax rules hinder amortization of new plant and equipment for war contracts. An July 10 conference with Knudsen Jones Harrison Coop er, and others led to a plan to amend the tax bill to allow five year amortization for defense facilities. Germany’s wartime rearmament is cited as a parallel.
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Chicago Daily Tribune
White House
Henry
Defense Advisory Commission
Secretary of the Treasury
Morgenthau
Knudsen
Goat
William Knudsen
Jesse Jones
Pat Harrison
Jere Cooper
Army and Navy and
Advisory Commission
National Defense Council
Germany
Amortization Rules Draw Fire Over Defense Plants
The article argues the U S government resists granting favorable amortization for defense work creating a bottleneck. It notes White House discussions on five year write offs with 20 percent yearly floors and suggests Knudsen commission should push for stricter limits. It warns low depreciation benefits the current party at the expense of future taxpayers and struggling firms.
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White House
Knudsen Commission
Air Rifles Gain Popularity in Land and Looming Boom
Cumberland Times notes air guns growing in popularity among youth and adults. It argues air rifles are prudent practice tools easing real-gun training and improving aim for future soldiers, suggesting a demand surge and supply challenges as dealers strain to keep stocks.
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ATR
Cumberland Times
England
Floods and tropical storm batter western North Carolina
High water forced Champion Paper and Fibre in Canton to close while Marshall felt the impact with six feet of rising French Broad river water washing away railroad tracks and flooding main street homes. About 600 people in Waynesville were driven from riverside dwellings as rescue teams evacuated 10 families marooned by the currents. The western floods have already claimed 24 lives in earlier storms, and a tropical storm with hurricane winds was noted about 250 miles southeast of Cape Hatteras prompting cautions for vessels.
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Champion Paper and Fibre Company
Canton
Marshall
French Broad
Waynesville
Riverside
Lowland
Hazlewodl
Cape Hatteras
Eight Escape In Parachute From Crippled Bomber
Eight airmen escaped a crippled bomber after its engine failed. First Lt. Donahew piloted the craft and aided others to bail out from about 4000 feet, landing in rugged country where aid came from a local farm boy’s horn. Names include Henry P. King and H A Davis among eight survivors with minor injuries.
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Carlyle H. Wash
McChord
Jack N. Donahew
Henry P. King
Sars Marcos
Tex
Co-Pilot
H. A. Davis
Aacoma
D.T. Delong
Independence
T. H. Stitt
Pipestone
Minn
W. L. Huntley
Riverbank
Calif
H. W. Dullinger
San Francisco
W. A. James
Senate plans simplification urged for speedy action
The senate member Speedy Action Sought argues the senate must advise the public and taxpayers on exact terms while noting the drafting is difficult. Senator Herying calls for action to be completed reasonably soon, as the finance committee weighs the issue.
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Senate
Finance Committee
Herying
Dtown
Grafton social and civic notes from November 1912
A detailed social scene features Misses Anna Dorsey and Rose Flannery hosting a bridge whist party at the Knights of Columbus in St. Augustine School with many guests and a fine collation. The column also includes editorials criticizing local governance and hints at city reform plans, plus a note on a new fire-safety and municipal charter proposals, and a snowy Christmas Eve scene with children delighting in sledding.
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Anna Dorsey
Rose Flannery
Knights of Columbus
St. Augustine School
W.L. Browning
W. ©. Byers
Harry W. Chadduck
W. H. Willhide
Louise Byers
Mary Gail Durbin
Nell Fahey
Rose Fahey
Anna Judge
Eva Love
Margaret McCabe
Rose McGraw
Helen Stroh
Stuart
Martinsburg
Belle Vanskirk
Hameln
Grafton
Pied Piper
S. J. Willhide and Sons
Opera House
Central School
Central Hotel
Grafton Improvement Club
Government posture on tax measure awaits house action
Officials urged swift action on the express profits tax while noting two related sections need direct House action. Defense officials said the measure remains pending and not yet tied to broader policy moves.
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House
Linda Avery Faces Robert’s Sudden Departure From Club Life
Linda discovers Robert Barton has left for a police matter and will travel to South America after a brief stop at his club. She plans to move from the apartment, considering a women’s club for work, while clutching a final note from Robert asking her to be happy. The scene captures a tense farewell and Linda's unresolved longing.
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Robert
Linda
Barton
Toe
South America
Ronnie
Caroline
Avery
Mina Nevins
Ronald
Sarah
Billle Anne
Boo
Defense tax plan proposals to aid defense industries
A plan to allow five year depreciation for plant expansion tied to national defense orders and a removal of the 7 and 8 percent profit limits on government ship and aircraft contracts were outlined. Defense commission and tax experts will be among the first witnesses to testify.
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Harrison
Defense Commission
Two Nazi bombing raids make dawn attack on capital
Capital installations faced two dawn air raids by Nazi bombers escorted by fighters. The first raid lasted 37 minutes from 2:26 a.m. EST, the second 41 minutes from 4:38 a.m. EST. About a dozen bombers and 20 fighters took part in the first flight, with more bombers and 30 fighters in the second. Messerschmitts attacked as RAF fighters engaged. Early reports say nine Nazi aircraft were shot down from a squadron of 50 bombers and fighters. Coast watchers saw British defenders scattering formations across the sky.
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Messerschmitts
Barrage balloons downed as German fighters face British air action
Barrage balloons were brought down and several Messerschmitt fighters were shot down near a southeast town. One raider reportedly plunged into the sea after anti aircraft fire from ground crews. Four more German planes fell in a separate engagement with British fighters. London endured a ten hour and seven minute air raid alarm within 24 hours. Observers estimated hundreds of German planes crossed the south coast with the sun behind them at a high altitude.
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London
Trustee's Sale Sealed for West Virginia Property
Pursuant to a 1929 deed of trust C C Malone and wife Sarah Malone defaulted. Trustee will sell September 9, 1940 at 10 a m at the front door of Taylor County Court House in Grafton West Virginia. Lot 1 Delaney Addition, deed book 41 page 276. One third cash. balance in one and two years with interest notes. title retained until paid.
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Taylor County
West Virginia
C. C. Malone
Sarah Malone
Grafton
Drones Over Coast As RAF Fights Night Flight Blight
About 20 000 feet up in the morning a drone sighting aimed toward London drew a reaction from anti aircraft batteries and British fighters. Spent cartridge cases and engine drone intensified as aircraft passed the coast with residents hearing a half hour of drone before departure.
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London
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Grafton Sentinel
Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company
W. Vaness
Grafton Printing Co
James F. Holt
John 8. Palmer
W. Va
Associated Press
A. E. Clayden, Inc
Lexington Avenue
Chicago
North
Michigan Avenue
Jesus Christ
AAA
VC Iltient
Music
Snseen
Fifty-Seventh Street
Rob
Trent
Dhoc
Billie Anne
Linda Avery
Roget
Painting. Company
C. C. Richman General. Insurance
G. Bank and Trust Co. Bldg
Sentinel Office
Clifford E. Moran
High Street
Puller Brush Company
Knotts’ Ave
Bath
Maple Avenue
West Boyd Street
Albertas
A. Stephenson
Grafton Park
Cso
Pennsylvania
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