Knudsen Opposition Stirs Fight Over Domestic Control
Central Press columnist notes William Knudsen defeating Harold Ickes and Leon Henderson in a broad struggle over wartime economic controls. Knudsen's unit seeks to allocate hydro power and regulate production, while Henderson pushes price fixing and expanded authority. Debate centers on who should run energy, transport, and communications during emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
OPM
William Knud
Sen
Leon Henderson
Office of Price Administration
Supply’ Authority
Jessie Bill Koudsen
Ickes
Harold
Bill
Bi Knudsen
Federal Power Commission
Tennessee Valley Authority
Federal Commerce Commission
Federal Communications Commission
War
Navy Departments
Forestry Bureau
Agriculture Department
Bill Knudsen
J. A. Krug
Office of Productions Management
Wasson
Leon
Theodora Vincent Uses Plan To Nab Clarkson
In a tense Manhattan scene, Vernon Stone and Ylena Vincaent plot to outmaneuver Theodore, moving Rose and Clarkson into a trap. Stone weighs risks while Vinenaent presses for a swift takedown amid insider schemes and shifting loyalties.
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Stone
Ylena
Theodore
Hudson
Vernon
Rose
Vernon Stone
Connecticut
Clarkson
Bi Force
Viena
Thurston
Ilena
Tate Cromwell
Tolo Son
Willkie Urges Aid to China to Forestall Germany Russia Threat
The 1940 Republican nominee told a San Francisco crowd to bolster China as a way to deter Hitler's ally Japan and defend the hemisphere. He warned limits exist to aid and urged aiding enemies of Hitler only within hemisphere defense, stressing no aid should weaken U S strength.
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Wendell Willkie
San Francisco
China
Russia
Hitler
Willkie
England
Greece
No Real Change in Reds Says Telegram View
The Clarksburg Telegram reports that despite renewed aid to Russia, many fear Communists in the United States will resume militant activity after the war. Dies Committee sources claim instructions urge collaboration with the USSR and Britain against a common foe, easing persecution at times. Harry Bridges, CIO leader in California, rejects that leftists shifted loyalties and calls the claim hooey.
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Clarksburg
Hitler
Buccaneer
Joe Stalin
Russia
United States
Red Crew
Stalin
Dies Committee
Germany
Soviet Union
Great Britain
Ussr
Cleveland
Harry Bridges
California
CIO
England
Europe
Unclear speech on future prospects in wartime
Fragmentary quote cites a figure warning that hopes of Hitler Stalin rivalries reshaping American behavior are misguided. The remark notes belief in shifts among the Red Leopards in America and implies a forthcoming rude awakening.
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Hitler
Stalin
America
Showdown on Defense Management in War Effort
The Wheeling Intelligencer notes conflicts between the office of production management and the office of price administration and civilian supply risk undermining defense programs. Knudsen opposes a 50 percent auto production cut and questions consultation, while OPMs Brettinius seeks clarification and a centralized defense organization. Senate committee discussions favor a single head and reforms to avoid “no man’s land” jurisdiction issues.
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Harold
Bill
Washington
Leon Henderson
Leon
Uke
Jezel
Lim‘sa
Pric | Wet
Bie
Defense
Wheeling Intelligencer
Roosevelt
Office of Production Management
Office of Price Administration
OPACS
Knudsen
OPM
Secretary of Interior
Ickes’ Power Division
Export-Control Division
Lend-Lease Administration
Senate Defense Investigating Committee
Truman
History and Events From Grafton and Nearby
Prudence Hinkle, L. B. Brydon and P. B. Phinney attend DAR Continental Congress in Washington on April 16 1923 to elect national officers. West Virginia University attracts students from 23 states and 16 foreign countries. 1923 spring term total enrollment 2635. Flemington college history and Reector College fire prompt discussion of early higher education in the state. The Woman's Club of Grafton stages the Chinese opera The Feast of the Little Lanterns at the Opera House May 16 1923 under Mrs James B Moran with Ruth Batten as accompanist. The town mourns Clay Vincent of Vincent’s band who died April 14 1923 in Fairfield and is interred at Bluemont Cemetery.
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Prudence Hinkle
Elizabeth Cummins
Daughters of the American Revolution
L. B. Brydon
P. B. Phinney
National Organization of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Washington, D. C
United States
National Capitol
West Virginia University
West Virginia
Puerto Rico
Philippines
Serbia
Columbia
South America
Ontario
West Virginia College
Flemington
Recstor College
Pruntytown
Flavius Cather
The
Baptist Church
Nagville
Fapricius H. Cather
Rector College
Imavius
Woman's Club of
Grafton
Opera House
Ralph H. Kunst
James B. Moran
Ruth Batten
Tessers
Ling Wee
China
Woman's Club
Clay Vincent
Vincent
Pairmont
Bluemont Cemetery
New Christian Church
Beech Street
Mind’s Military Disaster Reflection and Hope
The article fragment describes the mind's reaction to a military disaster, mentioning survivors seeking Peétaitt, the old edidler, in a bid to salvage fragments of meaning and memory amid collective helplessness. It hints at broader doubt about anyone's ability to save others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edidler
Peétaitt
Fragmented wartime musings on Axis ties and French resolve
Miscellaneous typed fragments reflect on Axis relations with Italy and Japan, the Chinese map reference, fears of dog days, and political doubt about a future Third Region. The tone hints at wartime censorship and national concerns about France and German actions.
Petain’s Power and the Question of a New French Constitution
A fragmentary critique argues Petain held Nazi direction and approval, claiming an ancient bedrock illusion of power guided France before its fall. The tone accuses a grand assumption of power and foretells lasting constitutional change.
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Stewart
Lorena Carleton
Central Press Aboclation
Mivelg
scoTt
Eid Spas
New York
Theodora Vincent
Tvat
Docan
Mother
Cheodore
Atueney
Clark
Penela
Raveshades
Yiena
Aho
Ates Bay
France
Marshal Petain
Marshal
Charles Maurras
Republic
Laval
Darlan
Bordeaux
Petaln
Taylor County
DAR
National Assembly
Zadok Dambkopf
Joe
Oyater
Italy
Japan
Petain
Pamae
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