Decision to Aid Britain Tests American Resolve
The piece argues the United States must fully back Britain to prevent wider war, urging a nationwide expression of opinion before Congress in January. It warns that granting credit or supplying war materiel could be seen as an alliance step and that public pressure via letters and calls is essential to guide lawmakers.
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Great Britain
Britain
Congress
America
England
Washington
Hitler
Those Who Will Not See in War Time Policy
Editorial critiques Roosevelt era policy toward Europe, labeling it as unneutral and overly indirect aid to England. Cites Senator Ellender and Joseph P Kennedy opposing loans without a war declaration, arguing the U.S. is already at war in effect regardless of formal declaration.
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England
United States
Canada
Mr. Kennedy
Kennedy
Ellender
Ashurst
Niagara Falls
Roosevelt
Europe
Jas
Germany
Italy
Wheeling Intelligencer
Ots
New Deal
Florida
Joseph P. Kennedy
London
Chile Resists U.S. Base Interest Amid Recent Talks
Chilean government controlled press rejected rumors of U.S. naval or air bases, arguing such moves breach international law and asserting Chile can defend itself. The piece notes historical Chilean resistance and the belligerent tone in public discourse.
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Chile
Bat
Elkins Inter-Mountain
Roosevelt
United States
Western Hemisphere
Britain
South America
Congress
Balmaceda
Stewart Says Dont Think John L Lewis Is Gone
Central Press columnist Charles P Stewart argues John L Lewis aims to build a new national party around Labor's Non-Partisan League. Stewart notes Lewis may proceed despite leaving as CIO head, sees him as formidable, and recalls prior sympathy during union battles.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
John L. Lewis
John
J. O. Head
Franklin D Roosevelt
Wendell Willkie
Lewis
Labor
C.lo
Philip Murray
Phil
Alexandria
A. F. of L
Heaven
John Lewis
John le Lewis
John L
United States Chile tensions flare over 1891 incident
In October 1891 sailors from the U S warship Baltimore were attacked in Valparaiso with two killed and many wounded. President Harrison demanded apology and indemnity, while the Chilean minister offered an insolent reply. By January 1892 an ultimatum to Chile preceded a war message to Congress amid naval strength concerns.
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United States
Balmaceda
Valparaiso
U. S
Baltimore
Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
Chile
Congress
AAA Rey
The Grand Theatre Show and 1916 Local News in Grafton
The piece notes the Grand Theatre presenting the Paramount film School Days on New Year's Day 1916 drawing a large audience. It also records Epworth League officers elected January 2 1916, Wells Fargo opening an uptown office, police blotter details with few arrests, and a statistical snapshot of Taylor County including population figures, farms, roads and coal production.
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Grand Theatre
Paramount
Old Central
St. Augustine School
Epworth League of the Presbyterian Church
Hazel Shuttlesworth
J. W. Moore
J. B. Leamon
Rena Stone
James Mantz
Cynthia Ahrendts
Virginia Heironimus
Bishop of
Morgantown
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Grafton
Caveney
East Main Street
Dent Drug Store
Express
Burns Alley
Latrobe Street
Adams
American
Harnden
Baltimore and Ohio
Wells Pargo
United States Express
Old Station
Caveney and Bush
Main Street
American Express Company
Wells-Fargo Company
Taylor County
Grafton Sentinel
Latin America remembers US actions and seeks cautious ties
The excerpt notes that Latin Americans have long memories of disputes with the United States and that unfriendly forces are perceived, prompting careful future dealings. A diplomat’s pragmatic approach ends a tense episode with a formal apology, underscoring ongoing US-Latin American relations.
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Erica
Uncle Sam
United States
Disappearance of Vance Sparks New Haven Trip
Kit O Reilly worries for Vance after he misses a show and a big fight approach. With Gregory in London and Vance's absence disturbing plans, Kit heads toward New Haven to find him while Fran advises balancing personal and professional loyalties and warns about Jerry’s role in her career.
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M. C
Craley
Kit
Jerry
Fran
New Haven
Grand Central
Vance
Larry Widmer
Jerry Sembler
Long-Running Poultry and Canery Issues Highlight Hard Times
A discussion notes how poultry production supports towns, with cannery shortages causing waste of vegetables and fruit. The speaker criticizes optimistic war forecasts and cites past appeasement errors by Neville Chamberlain, arguing for clear, practical war aims and unity. The debate touches on night raids, trade losses, and political memory.
Four Continueu r On Page One War Aims Debate
Churchill absent as three Glasgow Laborites demand clear war aims. They call for restoration of freedom and a new social order ending imperialism and ensuring decent homes and life for every family worldwide. They urge no opportunity be wasted to end the war, even by compromise if needed. Clement Atlee reports progress in solving issues.
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Germany
Coventry
Churchill
McGovern
James Maxton
Campbell Stephen
Glasgow
Britain
Clement R. Atlee
Privy Seal
Solv
Bargain Time Promises Low Price Homes For Rent
Classified listing offers several affordable houses with 5 rooms and a bath on Maple Avenue with river frontage, 7 rooms on West Wilford Street, and 6 rooms on East Wilford Street. Prices cited are $2000 and $850, highlighting a quick rent option.
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Maple Avenue
River
West Wilford Street
East Wilford Street
Beech Street
Phoro
Final settlements filed for several estates
Notice before the commissioner of accounts lists Leroy Brown as administrator of L. M. Brown deceased for final settlement William Means as executor of Rachel Means deceased for final settlement Esther B. Riley executrix of Florence E. Davis deceased for final settlement Floyd W. Summers as executor of Samuel F. Boyce deceased for final settlement given under hand December 4 1940.
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Leroy Brown
L. M. Brown
William §. Means
Rachel Means
Esther B. Riley
Florence E. Davis
Floyd W. Summers
Samuel F. Boyce
Twofold Peace Plan Urged by Stephen for German Crisis
Stephen proposed a two fold basis for a peace conference. Acceptance by opposing sides of restoring freedom in all countries. Both parties should pool all war resources to create a new world civilization.
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Germany
Stephen
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