Ickes calls for nationwide night gas station closings
Secretary Ickes urged 100000 eastern seaboard service stations to close from 7 p m to 7 a m daily starting Aug 3 to curb gasoline use. The plan covers Maine to Florida and states east of the Appalachian line including West Virginia, with possible rationing via cards if voluntary limits fail. The move targets all Atlantic coast retailers and regional marketing areas.
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Atlantic Seaboard
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Florida
Ickes
West Virginia
Unis
Defense Petroleum Coordinator
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Vermont
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
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Delaware
Maryasid
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South Carona
Georgia
Peninsula of Florida
District of Columbia
Appalachian Mountains
New York
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Japan Apology Begged for Tutuila Bombing Strain in East
Sumner Welles said Japanese apologies for the Tutuila gunboat bombing in China were insufficient to close the incident. Washington awaits a more complete reply from Japan to American representations. Tokyo reports a rapid apology and regret to US Ambassador Grew, with a foreign minister expressing the government’s regret.
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Sumner Welles
U.S
Tutuila
China
Japan
Tokyo
Joseph C. Grew
United States
Chungking
British raids extend from Mediterranean to Arctic Ocean
London reports show powerful British air raids from land and sea striking Germany and occupied lands from the French coast to far northern Norway. Naval planes bomb Kirkenes and Petsamo, with losses claimed on both sides. air blitz scopes include a joint Soviet British action and an attack near Cagliari.
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Cagliari
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Air Ministry
Occupied
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Cologne
Willkie Declines Debate Invitation During Indiana Vacation
Wendell L. Willkie, 1940 Republican nominee, rejects debate on foreign policy with Norman Thomas and says he wants to enjoy his Indiana vacation without interference by publicity stunts. Elwood Mayor Bonham telegraphed invites to leaders of minority parties for an anti war rally discussion. Norman Thomas has accepted the invitation.
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Ind
Wendell L. Willkie
Norman Thomas
White House
Indiana
George M. Bonham
Willkie
Elwood
U. S
America
Congress
New York
Thomas
Theatre Ticket Present This Clipping for Ad Mission
The Grafton Sentinel invites Miss Pauline Sapp to attend tonight's showing of The Wild Man of Borneo starring Morgan at Strand Theatre or Power Dive at the Dixie. Identification may be required.
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Dixie
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Grafton Sentinel
Pauline Sapp
High Street
Morgan
Nowing
Strand Theatre
the Dixie Then
Pepper Flays Clark's Idea Rumor of Hemisphere Control Sparks Clash
Senator Pepper of Florida attacked Senator Clark of Idaho for proposing U S takeover of Canada and Latin America possibly through puppet governments. Pepper called the plan startling, noting such talk would please Goebbels, and contrasted his own isolationist stance with Clark's. Johnson supported Pepper in the debate.
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Pepper
D.-Fla
Clark
D.-Idaho
United States
Canada
Latin America
Goebbels
Roosevelt
Germany
Joseph Goebbels
Reich
Johnson
Mason County Man Held For Train Wreck Attempt
U S Commissioner J P Doug lass ordered Clyde Hayman 24 of Ambrosia Mason county held for federal grand jury action on a charge of trying to wreck a railroad train in interstate commerce. A New York Central freight train struck a 50 gallon steel drum on the tracks July 24 while transporting defense materials.
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Huntington
U. S
J. P. Douglass
Clyde Hayman
Ambrosia
Mason County
New York Central
Oscar Williams
Fairmont Odd Fellows Granted State Charter
Fairmont Mountain City Encampment No. 5 Independent Order of Odd Fellows received a charter from the secretary of state. The lodge, a non profit organization, was chartered in Fairmont by O. B. Maddox Anseler and J. A. Hess all of Fairmont.
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Mountain City
Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Inc
Fairmont
O. B. Maddox
Anseler
J. A.hess
Roosevelt creates overall board for economic defense
President Roosevelt established a board to guide federal agencies in economic defense with Vice President Wallace as head. Members include the secretaries of State Treasury War Navy Agriculture and Commerce and the attorney general. The executive order says the board oversees policy while departments retain administration of duties.
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Roosevelt
Wallace
State
Treasury
War
Navy
Agriculture and Commerce
Congress Plans To Speed Vote On Price Control
Congress moves to fast track President Roosevelt’s request for broad price fixing powers amid inflation fears. Senate leaders Barkley and Henderson push identical bills, while Farm bloc opposition surfaces over cotton ceilings and parity policy. State officials return from New York with $1,006,225 bond purchase. a $20 cent cotton ceiling is contested.
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Roosevelt
Senate
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Llader Barkley
D.ky
Leon Henderson
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Bankhead
D.-Ala
Charleston
New York
R. E. Talbott
Edgar B. Sims
Pitt O'Brien
Secretary of State
Factory Idle in Huntington Over Four Cent Wage Dispute
The Standard Ultramarine plant in Huntington idle after a strike by United Mine Workers Chemical Division over a four cent hourly gap. The company offered 66 cents minimum, while the union sought 70 cents. about 225 workers are employed manufacturing bluing and other dyestuffs. CIO organizer Robert Edwards said negotiations will not resume until the wage increase is agreed. The suspension is described as indefinite.
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Standard Ultramarine Company
United Mine Workers Chemical Division
CIC
Robert E. Wright
Robert Edwards
Huntington Cio
Wright
Budget-Minded Parents Prove Babies Are Cheap
Budget minded Garnett Ridenhours tallies family costs showing baby Nancy Gayie born 18 months ago at 234.66 dollars and 1133 dollars per pound with clothing and gear passed to a cheaper second child Jan William reducing the first year to 17015 dollars. Bluefield names W B Owen 52 as police chief designate succeeding C N Wilson who will remain as night desk sergeant after eight years in command.
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Ridenhours
Nancy Gayie
Nancy
Jan. William
E Wilson
Rail Confabs In Deadlock Over Wage and Rules
Chicago July 31 The nation’s rail carriers and labor negotiators remain deadlocked on working rules as they turn to the national mediation board. They seek a multi million wage increase for 1,150,600 workers while arguing rules affect costs and payroll. If unresolved, a fact finding panel may be appointed by President Roosevelt to avert a nationwide tie up.
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Chicago
National Railway Mediation Board
Organized Labor
F. C. Gurley
Carriers Conference Committee
National Transportation System
Roosevelt
Fire losses rise in West Virginia in June
West Virginia saw thirty nine fires in June causing 473390 dollars in property loss, an increase of 349615 from a year ago says State Fire Marshal Fred B. Watkins. Ten deaths occurred from fires and related hazards as investigators probed 13 suspicious blazes with 33 total losses.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Fred B. Watkins
Watkins
West Virginia CIO meets to pick 1942 site and officers
Bluefield July 31 delegates of the West Virginia Industrial Union Council prepare to select a 1942 meeting city, elect a secretary treasurer and ten vice presidents. Bids come from Clarksburg Parkersburg Logan Beckley Huntington Wheeling as Governor Neely pledges labor friendly administration and notes WV's improving finances and reduced indebtedness.
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West Virginia Industrial Union Council
CIC
Clarksburg
Parkersburg
Logan
Beckley Huntington
Wheeling
M. M. Neely
Neely
CIO
West Virginia
van A
State Cio
Martinsburg Plans Municipal Air Field at Shepherd Field
Martinsburg city council voted to sponsor a $400000 Works Progress Administration airport project at Shepherd field four miles south of Martinsburg. The plan includes two 3500 foot runways to be paved and the facility upgraded to improve port capabilities for the city.
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Martinsburg
Works Projects Administration
Shepherd Field
Nye cites German losses to oppose draft bill debate
Senator Nye of North Dakota argued as the Senate opened its second day of debate that heavy German losses in the Russian campaign show the army is now weaker than before and should not justify retention of selectees national law or reserves beyond present service.
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Washington
Nye
Senate
Sihe
Pal of the Pecos and Double Cross at the Opera House Theatre
The Opera House Theatre presents a double feature showing Pal of the Pecos and Double Cross. Patrons can enjoy two classic titles back to back in one program, with showings listed for the evening.
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