UMW to Sign Union Shop Agreements at Mines
United Mine Workers plan to sign union shop contracts with captive mine operators at individual meetings held at their convenience later this week. William Blizzard says unions will gain automatic membership as contracts are signed, with elections of officers possible after new members join. Carter Coal mines will be handled by John L. Lewis in a separate meeting with James Carter.
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Charleston
United Mine Worker
William Blizzard
UMW District 17
Blizzard
Carter Coal Company
Coalwood
Caretta
McDowell
UMW
John L. Lewis
James Carter
Mitted
U.S. Coal and Coke Company
Gary
McDowell County
Independent Associated Miners Union
Independent Union
Washington
Clarksburg Draftee to Return to Army Duty
Clifford Bar Kakle, 22, of Clarksburg West Virginia, formerly employed as a lawyer earning 45 a week, said he became discouraged in the Army and deserted Randolph field. After learning Japan had declared war on the United States he changed his mind and plans to rejoin service, declaring he is ready to do his part as an airplane mechanic.
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Puducah
Clifford Bar Kakle
Clarksburg
W. Va
Rndorph Field
W. B. Bryant
Japan
America
Col John Baker White offers Army Services
Col John Baker White 73 a Spanish American War captain and World War I judge advocate offered yesterday to volunteer for the duration of the conflict with Japan. He telegrammed Maj Gen Myron Cramer reporting age 73 but fully capable of limited service in his department. He left an eight year membership on the state board for control last spring.
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Charleston
John Baker White
Japan
Myron C. Cramer
Washington
State Board For Control
Radio Schedule Snapshot from Ta Lie Wong Prasio Era
A dense station listing chronicles WMMN Fairmont and other networks with programs and hosts across the day. It notes times for news talks music serials and variety acts including WABC CBS WOR WEAF and KDKA lineups and performers like Glenn Miller Burns and Gracie Allen.
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WMMN
WEAF
Radio in Thick of World War Broadcasts
New York reports wartime radio shifts as networks rework schedules to carry government updates while maintaining regular programs. Listings show nightly slots across MBS NBC CBS and others with updates, films, and entertainment cut to focus on war coverage.
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New York
Mendelson Junk Co Promotes Waste Material Salvage
The national defense program encourages converting waste into essential defense products. Salvageable items include wastepaper magazines rubber rags and scrap metal with Mendelson Junk Co offering pickup and recycling services. Phone 9643.
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America
National Defense Program
Mendelson Junk Co
Apron Pattern 489 Promises Wardrobe Protection
Claire Tilden Pattern 489 offers a protective apron with a full bodice, dainty heart neckline, optional pockets, and versatile versions A and B. Features include contrast front plastron and sash, all-in-one back bodice, and sizes small to large with fabric and ric rac yardage listed. Orders: Fifteen cents, Grafton Sentinel Pattern Department, New York.
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Claire Tilden
Sena
Grafton Sentinel
Patern Department
Fifth Avenue
New York
Embroidery Pattern Offer From New York Household Arts Dept
A 7160 transfer pattern for a color embroidered picture measures 15 by 19 inches and includes stitch illustrations and a color chart. Send ten cents in coin to Grafton Bents tinel Household Arts Dept at 259 W 14th Street New York to obtain the pattern, with address and pattern number written plainly.
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Grafton Benstinel, Household Arts Dept
W. 14Th Street
New York
N.Y
Hunt to Play Montgomery in North South Game
Jackie Hunt of Marshall College Huntington W V is selected to play with the North in the December 27 North South football game. The 23 member squads are completed and practice starts December 20 in Huntington. SKAGGS & CO promotes baby shoes metalized as Christmas gifts.
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Montgomery
Ale
Jackie Hunt
Marshall College
Huntington
W. Va
Water Officials Urged to Guard Water Supplies
Charleston reports health authorities urged water managers statewide to enforce safeguards for purity and continuity, following guidance from Surgeon General Thomas Parran. Health Commissioner C. F. Mc Clintic advised excluding unauthorized persons and strengthening security against sabotage.
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Charleston
C. F. McClintic
Thomas Parran
U. S. Public Health Service
Water Works Guard Plan to Protect Maintenance Network
Officials propose guarding danger points at water works to prevent sabotage and interruptions in service. Chlorine disinfection would be used throughout the distribution system to maintain safe supplies and continuous operation during maintenance.
Barclay on Bridge Psychic bidding and cautious partners
The column discusses choosing contracts with varied partner skill, advising three rules: help a fine partner by offering options, bid the likely contract yourself when game is clear, and aim for a satisfactory contract with a weak partner. It includes an example hand and dealer layout, with guidance on handling the auction for top results.
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Caristan
Zuter
North
South
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Dewey Avenue
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Maple Avenue
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Skaggs & CO
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Ernest Elfred
Alex Novarry
Frank Crowhurst
James Hough
Philadelphia
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Coney Island
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Shepard Barclay
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Satires Syndicate, Inc
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N. Y., Navy Yard
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Withs Mussinge
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