Grafton Sentinel Editorial Laments Labor-Plank Split
A Grafton Sentinel page carries a dense editorial essay on labor politics, discussing the AFL and CIO positions on Roosevelt, Willkie, Wheeler, and the Wagner Act. It cites the Smith bill amendments and urges GOP support while warning against compromising labor principles. The piece reframes the 1940 party stands as a test of American doctrine and fair dealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling Intelligencer
Organized Labor
Roosevelt
Willie
American Federation of Labor
C.lc
John L. Lewis
CLO
Lewis
Willkie
House
Jagbune
Willkie Ready to Meet Power on Utility Issue
Column argues Wendell Willkie can expose New Deal vulnerabilities in state control of utilities. Writer contends debate should center on principle, not personalities, warning federal financing of distribution is unnecessary. Criticizes job patronage tied to utilities and warns of broader political meddling in business.
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Willkie
David Lawrence
Wendell Willkie
America
New Deal
Friends of the New Deal
Norris
Advertising and the value of national advertising
Advertising proves its value by making products known and bought. Nation's Business argues that without sales forces and advertising demand would fail, and national distribution across a 9000 mile country would not exist. Transport networks exist, but goods must be recognized to be purchased.
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America
Rocky Mountains
Delaware
Oregon
Stewart Says Butting Into South America Calls for Tact
Charles P. Stewart argues that postwar U S actions to foster friendly ties in Pan America require tact not coercion. He cites a Montevideo luncheon for the Quincy crew and warns against heavy U S involvement in Latin American affairs while acknowledging regional pushes to curb totalitarian influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
South America
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Sam
Aman
Pan Americas
Montevideo
Republic of
Uruguay
Rio de la Plata
Quincy
Monty
Alberto Guani
William C. Wickham
U. S
Edwin Wilson
Uncle Sam
Latin América
Latin Americas
North
Wilson
Latin America
Woodrow
Admiral Caperton
Buenos Aires
Argentine Republic
Caperton
Mine Injuries Fatal To Logan County Man
Logan July 8 Henry Cochrane 43 died in a hospital from injuries suffered four weeks earlier while working in the Chilton Block Coal company mine at Ethel His back was broken by a state fall continuing the dangerous mining accident pattern in Logan County communities.
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Logan
Henry Cochrane
Chilton Block Coal Company
Ethel
Cochrane
Armories Guarded by National Guardsmen at Night
West Virginia guards have kept 12 hour night watches at 20 armories since late June Adjutant General W L Horner says the move is purely precautionary and aims to deter any unrest.
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Charleston
West Virginia
W. L. Horner
Horner
Miner Killed in Explosion at East Gulf Mine
Beckley July 8 56 year old Frank Ratti was killed in the East Gulf mine of the C. H. Mead Coal Company by an explosion believed caused when he touched a charged rail while handling explosives. Inspector C. My Meadows Bald.
Beets Grow Big in Taylor County and Opera House Plans
Historical notes from Taylor County recount H M Hoffman showing an 11 pound sugar beet and many seven pounders, plus a recount of the Isle of Spice musical at the Opera House in 1909. Other items cover diphtheria closures in Webster school, Captain Fleming’s Florida move, a court case involving Gladys Walmsley, and local business shifts including Miss Daisy Dudley in insurance and editorial changes at the Grafton Daily Republican.
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Taylor County
H. M. Hoffman
Country Club District
Hoffman
Isle of Spice
Stanly Felch
King Bompopka
Harry B. Watson
Harry Williams
Jackies
Bompoka
Uncle Sam
You and
Broomstick Witches
October Ale
Peggy Brady
Kow-Tow
Webster
County Board of Education
Dorsey C. Peck
Grafton
Florida
Chapman Fleming
Fleming
Wheeling
Baltimore and Ohio
Taylon Coune
Gladys Walmsley
Daisy Dudley
Dudley
America
Warder
Mackin
Creedmore Hotel
Créed Dunnington
Gus A. Bolden
D. Grant Smith
Merrifield Girls Plan Grand Ball For Outdoor Drama
The six Merrifield girls led by Gayle scheme a costume and flower extravaganza for an Oaks play. They budget about 250 dollars for white frilly gowns and crimson lace for Lola Montesa, while Mr. Merrifield approves lavish flower gifts costing around 700 dollars. Bill Bailey promotes ticket sales for The Wit to Woo, pricing invites at 6 dollars per person and 10 dollars per couple to build public interest and charity funds.
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Bill
Gayle
Merrifield
Lola Montesa
Lola
the Oaks
Mr. Merrifield
Jeremy Tucker
Missy
Ly Farrington
Chronicle-Post
Therrifields
Bill Bailey
Grant Son
Cholly
Bailey
Cholly Farrington
Pring
Greensword
Disorder and clashes mark Mexican voting day
Violent clashes erupt as polling places are wrecked and ballots seized in Mexico City and provinces. Tear gas grenades fire and gunfire echo near Avenida Juarez and Palacio de Bellas Artes. President Lazaro Cardenas unable to vote as turmoil disrupts the election day events.
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Widday
Ely
Avenida Juarez
Mexico City
Palacio de Bellas Artes
Lazaro Cardenas
Bloody riots and contested election risk violence
Reported bloody riots linger as vote results delay until Thursday and official con gress announcement due in September. Government condemns the violence and investigates alleged election law violations while supporters claim voter denial and fear of ballot tabulation chaos. Casualty numbers vary widely with figures from 100 or more casualties cited by General Almazan and other estimates differing.
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Congress
Almazan
Begene
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Chicago
Michigan Avenue
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United States
Logan County
Tor
Doc Goebbles
Tere
Charles Brinkman
Taylor Co
Mr. Weems
Dixon
Gayle Dixon
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