FEAR DESTROYED AND EXPLOSIONS IN WV MINING YEAR
The Cumberland Times and Grafton Sentinel report on West Virginia coal mining in 1940 with record production of 126.5 million tons, despite two deadly explosions causing 376 deaths. The piece argues high output strains safety inspections and questions Federal takeover of mine oversight, noting production safety ratios remained strong prior to 1932. It also covers political opinion pieces from the Wheeling Intelligencer and editorials on Roosevelt’s war stance and a new American youth group opposing Bolshevik influence while backing Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
State Mines Department
Minera
Astate
Washington
New York
Brunswick
New Jersey
American Student Union
Harvard Liberal Union
Swarthmore Student Union
Britain
International Student Service
New Masses
Wall Street
Murray plan to mobilize auto plants for war planes
Charles P. Stewart analyzes Philip Murray’s suggestion to use automobile factories to produce 500 planes daily. He argues the idea shifts blame from labor to government contract letting and manufacturers, noting concerns about capacity, idle plants, and the feasibility of repurposing auto facilities within six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Philip Murray
National Industrial
Phil Murray
John L. Lewis
Congress of Industrial Organizations
C. I O
Isbor
Phil
Jon
Phil Murrey
Roosevelt
The History of Taylor County Continued and Local Events
Historical notes recount Benjamin R Bradford’s sudden death on June 9 1916 and obsequies in Bluemont cemetery. The column lists church society changes Nominates Officers for Naomi Chapter Eastern Star and local social events including a Trip Around the World fund drive and new products from local firms. Also reports mayor George F Green’s death in Culpepper Virginia and military and civic activities from Grafton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin R. Bradford
E. M. Doll
Walnut Street
Cynthia Gibert
Bradford
Red Cross
West Grafton
Joseph Speidel Grocery Company
Wheeling
Bluemont Cemetery
Naomi
Order of Eastern Star
Maple Love Worthy
Charles E. Burke
Myrtle Nuzum
Hila Bartlett
Minnette Watkins
Gertrude Beavers
Dessie Gough
Ruth
Nellie Burke
Esther
Ruby Bonsfield
Martha
Alberta Lanham
Electa
Mary Yates
Sadie Maysilles Marshall
Ada Beall
Grace Gough
Mary Leeds
Blanche Stewart
Arthur G. Yates
Pastor's Aid Society
Andrew Methdist Episcopal Church
Harry, Wyckoff
W. A. Beavers
Ona C. Jefferys
A. R. Warden
Andrews Church
America
Guy
Warder
National Woolen Mills
Grafton Bottling Works
Blueville
New Methodist Episcopal Church
W. D. Reed
Andrews Methodist Church
Grafton
George F. Green
Culpepper
Virginia
Willam Cole
Aay
Baltimore and Ohio
B. Frank Bailey
Thomas E. Joyce
Charlies H. Straub
John T. McGraw
Green
Knight of Pythias
Bluemont
James H. Stout
Friendship Lodge No. 8
J. Carson Newham
John F.arbentz
George M. Soe Eeeer
Grafton High School
Murder Makes a Hero 2 Synopsis
In Purple Beeches Cary Essex faces family friction as Miss Althea objects to his secret book project about the Essexes. Captain Essex authority clashes with Beulah and Cary’s resolve to pursue a legacy while Althea’s defiance triggers a storm of anger, fear, and uneasy alliances within the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Althea
Cary
Mrs. Gould
Althea
Kaye
Miss” Althea
Janet
Herrother
Essex
Oppositon
Beulah
Armigen
Granddad
Mita
Deane
John Tyler Installs as President After Harrison Death
The text notes John Tyler became president after William Henry Harrison died. Tyler was in Williamsburg with his children when news arrived, prompting a rushed trip to Washington and his informal inauguration on April 6 1841. It mentions two inaugural balls that did not please his wife Julia Gardner Tyler who opposed dancing and cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tyler
Central Prese Vich
Tyler
Williamsburg
Harrison
Washington
Brown's
Mia
Reductions Announced With Possible Weekend Shortfalls
Yesterday authorities announced reductions and warned that full measurements might not be available this weekend. The notice underscored potential gaps in data and limited resources affecting early results and planning.
Law Clerk Named for Huntington Judge Lovins
George H. Wheatley of Cincinnati has been named law clerk for Judge W. Z. Lovins in Huntington. Wheatley previously served as a field examiner for the U S Civil Service Commission, marking one of two new state court judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
George H. Wheatley
Cington
W. Z. Lovins
Wheatley
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Get Your Full Share Of Sunshine
A column by LOGAN CLENDENING discusses sun exposure benefits and risks. It explains infrared and ultraviolet rays, vitamin D production, and noontime winter sun as vital for health, while noting windows block shorter UV rays. The piece references sunsafety, medical cautions, and sunlamp use for heat and bacteria control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Clendening
M. v
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grafton Sentinel
Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company
Latrobe Street
W. Va
Grafton Printing Co
James P. Holt
John 8. Palmer
Associated Press
National Advertising
E Clayden, Inc
Lexington Avenue
Chicago
North
Michigan Avenue
Wheeling Intelligencer
Mr. Roosevelt
Navy
Army
England
Hitler
Cumberland Times
Stewart
Murray
White House
Speaking
Mike
Bree
Bere Miers
Lord Woolfon
Taylor County
Charles Brinkman
B. R. Bradford
The
Food Ministry
Stncral
Gary
Clendening
Sun
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