AMERICAN VIEW ON ENGLAND WAR AID AND PRODUCTION
A column urges vigilance against whisper campaigns over England’s war aid. It argues England will resist capitulation, notes British orders for three billion dollars of material, and stresses production and labor cooperation as essential to bolster Britain and deter German aggression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Tose
America
Great Britain
Mussolini
Hitler
Mediterranean
Rumania
Churchill
Germany
Louis Johnson
Clarksburg
CAA
Johnson
Washington
U. S
United States
Stewart Says Uncle Sam Should Be Careful With Islands
Charles P. Stewart argues the United States should weigh strategic costs before acquiring overseas bases. He flags Falkland Islands claims by Argentina, Singapore, Philippines, and Greenland as examples, warning against overreach while noting potential naval and geopolitical benefits. He cites historical shifts and warns of entangling alliances and distant defense challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Sam
Philippines
United States
Hawaii
Pacific
Japan
Singapore
Arthur Capper
Oras
Caribbean
Newfoundland
Greenland
Falkland
Argentina
Real Estate and power in the Caribbean debate
The Pittsburgh Press critiques critics of a Caribbean real estate stance arguing that canal defense and future Anglo American friction justify new leases on British bases. It notes British colonial misery yet asserts American sovereignty interest and the minimal cost of rehabilitation programs compared to canal region investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caribbean
Panama Canal
Franco’s Offer to U S for Credit to Feed Spain
Washington dispatch reports Generalissimo Francisco Franco promises to keep Spain out of war if the United States extends a credit of 100 million dollars to buy foodstuffs for the Spanish people. The report suggests Franco is a front for the Falangist regime and notes he is not the actual ruler of Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franco
Hinton
Francisco Franco
Spain
United States
Washington Dispatch
Waldh
Minis
Dominance of Germany over Francoist Spain and Serrano Suner
The text argues Ramon Serrano Suner leads while Germany and Italy dominate Madrid and the Vichy regime. It claims Franco would be a figurehead, with Germany able to deploy troops through the peninsula at will, making Franco a pushover or puppet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter Ramon Serrano Suner
Serrano
Germany
Italy
Madrid
France
Franco
History of Taylor County Families and Rail Era Tales
An extended history recounts the Roe family and early Taylor County figures. It traces J Addison Roe born 1833, sons Cleon, Charles, Albert and John, Odie F Roe born 1870, and their roles as teachers, machinists, police, and railway workers. It notes Elkins mansion Halliehurst, the West Virginia Central railroad, and local industry like Hazel Atlas Glass and Thornton Fire Brick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odie F. Roe
Roe
J. Addison Roe
John Davidson
Pruntytown
Taylor County
Emma Newton
Klondike
Spokane
Charles W
Washington
Navy Yards
United States
Arlington Cemetery
Albert H
Akron
Ohio
Goodyear Rubber Company
John L
Grafton
A. E. Means
Odie F
George W. Kern
John W. Hamilton
Baltimore and Onio
Way Tram
Parkersburg
William Newton
Wheeling
Charles
Arthur Sinsel
Elkins
Benjamin Harrison
Flemington
Emma Roe McDonald
West Virginia College
Grafton Sentinel
McDonald
Bridgeport
West Virginia
Kit Anderson Falls Ill in Pneumonia After Finishing Concert
Fran and Lars fret over Kit Anderson as she battles a cold that worsens into pneumonia. Doctor Benedict recommends private hospital care at Westbrook, noting late night swimming and fatigue strained her system while Fernald’s column hints at personal pressures surrounding the singer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Fran
Lars
Lars Anderson
Fernald
Vance Healey
Mimi Purcell
City Hall
Anderson
Frank
Kit
Anna
Miss O'Reilly
Dr. Benedict
Frances
Armendi
New York
Westbrook Hospital
Printing Company expands plant for rubber stamps and paving bricks
The Printing Co. plans a new plant enabling rubber stamp production and paving block manufacturing with a delivery target of 48 hours. Superintendent Blair said the facility will operate day and night for months to meet current and future orders, keeping kilns and workers busy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Printing’ Co
Blair
Progressing at Santa Claus Mail Efficiency
A postal official notes that first class Christmas card mail rose from about 30 percent last year to roughly 50 percent this year, reflecting improving efficiency and consumer habits during the holiday season.
Santa Claus Postmark Draws Thousands for Holiday Rush
The Santa Claus postmark event drew about 6,000 visitors from Indiana and nearby states to the post office. Philipps, postmaster since 1939, said mail volume was similar to last year with half a million pieces expected to be cancelled by Christmas Day. Odessa Philipps assisted as the crowd swelled with orders for Santa Claus postmarks and forwarding. The drive to encourage three cent stamps on cards was underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Ueruge
Indiana
Philipps
Odessa
United States
Post Office
Highway Worker Finds Patient Dead After Treatment
The highway department employee who drove Sawyer to the office found him on the treatment table and the nurse on the floor when he returned 30 minutes later. The coroner ruled the deaths accidental and said no inquest would be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Department
Sawyer
Bohlen
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Latrobe Street
Ars Printing Co
James F. Holt
John 8. Palmer
Associated Press
A.E. Clayden, Inc
Lexington Avenue
Chicago
North
Michigan Avenue
Saais
Ana
William Knudsen
Ingland
Cumberland Times
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Uncle Bama
Britain
John Bull
Falkland Insular
Atlantic
Buenos Aires
Vicias Graficas
Port Stanley
Argentine
Malvinas Isles
Republic
Isles
Uncle Sam
Wilson
Ghia
Bac
Falkland Islands
Pittsburgh Press
Blen-Avon
G. C. Oliver
Pennsylvania
Hazel-Atlas Glass Company
Fetterman
Hazel-Atlas Company
Thornton Fire Brick Company
Thomas J. McAvoy
Whitten
Ceiteal Press Association
Jerry
Woodbury
Aees
Classifica Sentibtes
Maple Avenue
Beech Street
McCroy's
A. W. Bolen
TRY & Sentinel
C. C. Richman
General Insurance Room
Grafton Banking and Trust Company
Main
Fairmont
Union Brokerage
Marion and
Taylor Coun
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