Roosevelt and Act Havana spark debate in era of war
A dated editorial from Morgantown discusses Roosevelt's policies, the Havana Pan American accord, and expected cabinet changes. It critiques his third term bid, asserts public pressure shifting Wallace’s resignation stance, and argues Britain bears complicity in global tensions while endorsing regional safeguards from foreign sovereignty changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cordell Hull
Roosevelt
Hull
Germany
Great Britain
British Isles
John Bull
Looting Europe: Nazi purchase of conquered goods
The Cumberland Times argues Nazi policy in occupied Europe devalues defeated currencies and purchases goods under a guise of commerce. It notes the Reichsmark balance as security, the 70 percent franc devaluation in France, and how evacuees are returned home while supplies vanish without real payment. The piece warns neighbors are pressured by occupying police and shifting perceptions as theft masquerades as “purchase.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Cumberland Times
Berlin
France
Fong Wan Case Examines Chinese Medicine Debate
Charles P. Stewart profiles Fong Wan, a California based Chinese drug company facing federal charges and FTC scrutiny. The piece cites traditional herbal practices, contrasts Eastern and Western medicine, notes the company’s legal battles in San Francisco and Washington, and discusses how bearded practitioners and long apprenticeship define Chinese doctors while Western medicine evolves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Fong Wan
Oakland
Bay
San Francisco
United States
Post Office Department
Federal District Court
California
Federal Trade Commission
Washington
China
West
Doctor R D Mackin Rites Marked Grafton Obituary Buildup
Sorrow spread through Taylor County as Dr R D Mackin died after a tonsil removal operation. Born 1864 in Stewart home he trained at Maryland and Ohio Medical School, practiced in West Grafton, formed Warder and Mackin, served on town council, and held Masons and Elks memberships. His death at 47 prompted tributes as businesses closed and funeral rites were held at Bluemont. era of local professionals, bankers, and civic leaders marked by obituaries and memorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Dorsey Mackin
William
Emily Yates Mackin
Stewart
John Yates
Grafton
Dorsey Mackin
Mary M
A. S. Warder Jr
Warder
Mackin
New Loar
West Main Street
Order of Masons
Grafton Lodge
Order of Elks
Jand
Bluemont
Periie, Bartlett and Company
Walnut Street
Taylor County Bank
John W. Mason
John Barton Payne
John T. McGraw
Charles P. Guard
Taylor Count Bank
Jarrett
Gigley Construction Company
Clyde Fitch
Opera House
Gertrude Steele Nichols
East Grafton
Odd Fellows Home
Elkins
Odd Fellowship of
West Virginia
Order
Nichol
Board of Education
Edna Furbeck
Nichols
Linda Avery Joins Yacht Party Amid Love and Intrigue
Linda Avery, a New York models agency receptionist, plans a homey dinner with Ronald Stafford as rival Mina Nevins and Sarah Markley scheme in the wings. Linda accepts an invitation to a yacht house party withRonald and allies while suspicions simmer over trust, jealousy, and a looming choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Avery
New York Models Agency
Ronald Stafford
Saint
Mina Nevins
Robert
Linda
Sarah Markley
Sarah
Ronald
Middle West
Lower
Fifth Avenue
Miss Nevins
Rob
Hamilton
Linds
Lida
Ronnie
Caroline
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Topeka
Miss Avery
Miss Markley
Markley
Mina Negins
Terry
Mina
Chicago Democratic Convention Sparks Un-American Critique
A columnist condemns the Chicago Democratic Convention as a dangerous step toward totalitarianism, arguing it betrayed American traditions by promoting a third term and signaling dependence on a single leader. The piece contrasts Washington's restraint with Roosevelt's perceived overreach, warning of erosion of republican safety factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
America
United States
E Gates
Republic
Lealer
George Washington
Europe
Washington
Roosevelt
Jefferson
Democratic Party
Refrigerated bed and ceiling fan history noted
The article recalls early 20th century inventors proposing a refrigerated bed to ease heat. It mentions a 1938 air cooled bed improvement and a World War II era ceiling fan. A legal notice then details a 1940 deed of trust default and a public sale in Taylor County West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor County
West Virginia
Elmer. Snyder
Ruby M. Snyder
W. Merle Watkins
Grafton
Bluémont Street
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Latrobe Street
W. Va
Hiness
Grafton Printing Co
James F. Holt
John 8. Palmer
Associated Press
A. B. Clayden, Inc
New York
Lexington Avenue
North
Michigan Avenue
Ee Src
MR. Roosevelt
Spe
Charlottesville
Congress
National Guard
Senate
Morgantown
Wallace
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Coolidge
James A. Reed
Missouri
Willkie
Missouri Democrat
Britain
Fong . Wan
Aesculapius
Hippocrates
Menghini
Davies
Thomas C. Hilson
Walter E. Spahr
New York University
Milady
Legal
Truster's Sale
C. C. Richman General Insurance
G. Bank and Trust Co. Bldg
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