Dewey speech challenges New Deal as hope for growth
TheMessage 18 notes Tom Dewey lacks a perfect radio voice but praises his Minneapolis remarks. It argues Dewey counters the New Deal, praising growth, private enterprise, and social progress while criticizing government overreach. The piece recalls Lamont DuPont’s 1937 pledge to fund new production, linking Roosevelt to Lewis and a contested revival of old plans.
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Tom Dewey
Minneapolis
Republican Party
America
Dewey
Franklin Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Lamont DuPont
National Manufacturers’ Association
United States
Franklin
John Lewis
DuPont
Dewey speech urges endless building beyond New Deal
The speaker emphasizes America must keep building bigger and better than before to make room for a growing population and new frontier frontiers now lie in industry science and life itself. Government must remove barriers to pioneer spirit and enable new industrial and economic progress without sacrificing social gains.
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Dewey
America
Governor Holt urges state assessors to do their duty
In Charleston at the annual convention, Governor Holt defends the current system while acknowledging possible inequalities. He cites state controlled assessments elsewhere as potentially unsatisfactory and argues for reform driven by position rather than deliberation. The piece contrasts levy limitation and reassessment debates with historical reforms and questions overvaluation and fairness.
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Wheeling Intelligencer
Holt
West Virginia
Charleston
T. C. Townsend
Kump
Assessment reform and civil rights debate in political rhetoric
The piece criticizes Attorney General and Governor Holt for resisting assessment reform and concealing intangibles while praising limited law enforcement actions. It questions potential legislative study into assessments and rebuts campus demonstrations over Earl Browder’s indictment, arguing that free speech must be protected but not used for publicity. It condemns liberal sophomores and argues Communists manipulate civil rights discourse for attention.
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Holt
Department of Public Safety
Legislative Interim Committee
United States
East
Earl Browder
U. S
Browder
Voltaire
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
Pittsburgh Press
Children and Automobiles Warn of School Crossing Dangers
The Cumberland Times urges slower driving near schools noting drivers face greater risk as speeds rise and police lack detail watchers for crossings. Children’s joy and impulsiveness can lead to sudden street jumps. a few seconds of caution can prevent lifelong regret.
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Cumberland
Grafton Elects Officials and Approves Bonds in 1894 Vote
The West Grafton annexation question was placed on the March 20 1894 ballot. George W Chambers won the mayoral race 326 to 262. Council wards selected new members, taxes were collected, a bond issue was approved, and license measures passed. New waterworks plans moved forward with bids and land purchases for pumping and reservoirs. Local culture featured Clarke in Tit For Tat at the Opera House and a Junior Order of American Mechanics installation.
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West Grafton
Grafton
George W. Chambers
R. D. Wolford
John F. Caveney
Taylor E. Cole
Alexander Shaw
Arch C. Love
Lewis Kitzmiller
Benjamin F. Bailey
Jackson V. Spencer
Thomas Turner
Alfred BE. Dawson
Board of Education
Charles A. Sinsel
John N. Tregellas
W. R. D. Dent
Jefferson M. Price
Henry Landsbury
Grant and Jackson
I. M. Love and Company
F. T. Haught
Frederic Bernhold
L. M. Boyles
Peter Dinkle
Creed O. Newton
George C. Smith
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Lafayette E. Ward
Water Board
Wilkins and Davidson
Water Engineers
Pittsburgh
Bennett and Talbott
Fairmont
Council
Grand’ Street
South Grafton
M. H. Dent
Kniotts Nill
William Graham
Graham
Wafred Clarke
Clarke
Opera House
Paul Roach
Peter Fletcher
Junior Order of American Mechanics
Harry W. Beverlin
Charles V. Gough
R. S
Frank Cather
F. S
Rileys
Anna E. Davis
Maurice Hedge
Arthur Blackaller
Burt Wessner
William H. Hoskins
Hoskins
Rebecca Shearer
Central Hotel
Latrobe Street
Colerider
West Main Street
Exchange
Tme
Bell Telephone Company
Charles McClaskey
Charles L. Barnhouse
Philippi
Barbour County
Howarth
Emerald Isle
Tell Bill Goodbye
Fabienne Seymour pursues physician Dr Mallory at Willoughby house while balancing social duties. She obsessive anticipates his next appearance, decorates her room with flowers, questions her motives, and battles jealous feelings as Ellen Chapman intrudes with plans. The weeklong wait for Friday clinic renews her longing and self doubt.
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Fabienne Seymour
Bartlett
Tore
Pabienne
Ellen Chapman
Gertrude
Willoughby House
Sue Achineless
Fabiénne
Ned
Dr. Hopkins
Dr. Mallory
Fabienne
Paris
Orate
Ellen
Chapman
Dr. Malo
Bill
Mallory
C Fred Kelley Seeks Republican Nomination for Assessor
C Fred Kelley announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for assessor of Taylor county subject to the May 7 1940 primary. He urges Republican voters to support him, expressing confidence in his ability to discharge the duties to the general satisfaction of all the people.
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Lhereby
Taylor County
C. Fred Kelley
Dynamite Cap Explosion Injures Mrs Brown in Creek
Mrs Mary Lloyd Brown of Strange Creek was seriously injured when a dynamite cap gathered with rubbish exploded as she threw it into a fire. The incident occurred December 7 and left her with an eye injury.
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Sutton
Mary Lloyd Brown
Strange ‘Creek
Mendelson Junk Co Buys Beef Calf and Horse Hides
Mendelson Junk Co offers top cash prices for beef hides calf hides and horse hides. The notice lists December 16 as the payment date. Local buyers urged to bring hides to Noy street location for immediate settlement.
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Mendelson Junk Co
Quick Results from Sentinel Want Ad
Sentinel want ad promotes rapid results for readers seeking swift notices or services. The compact notice highlights concise listings and prompt contact options, targeting busy readers who value efficiency in classified requests and opportunities.
Parents urged to let children cross streets alone
The article warns against parents acting as nursemaids and driving children to school. It stresses that very young kids should learn to navigate streets and take risks to develop independence and vigilance, warning that busy parents may face tragic consequences if they shelter their offspring too much.
Druggist Fred Bernhardt Dies in Parkersburg
Funeral services were held today for Fred Bernhardt, 63, a well known local druggist in Parkersburg. The obituary notes he had been a prominent figure in the business and community.
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Parkersburg
Fred Bernhardt
Divorce Rankings Worldwide Highlight Russia France
The United States ranks third globally in divorces. Russia holds the top position, followed by France in second place.
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United States
Russia
France
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Ken
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Deveny
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Ayy
Atere
Greyhound
Washington, D. C
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New York
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Greyhound Terminal
Love Drug Company
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