Senate isolationists bid to curb rationing and priorities
A large bloc of U S senators urges rolling back civilian and military priority controls amid threats that a House bill expanding wartime priorities to civilian goods could curb everyday supplies. The debate centers on Edward B Stettinius Jr and the OPM and the joint army navy board, stirring fears of reduced civilian voice in groceries and garments while defense needs rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
House of Representatives
Senate
Roosevelt
Edward B
Stettinius, Jr
Office of Production Management
Edward B. Stettinius, Jr
E. E. Cox
Georgia
Ely
Ra Uoning
Edward Stettinius
Army and Navy Situations Board
Army and Navy
Eng
Death to the Seiten follows murder case at Wildwood lodge
Henry Potter narrates a chapter of the mystery as police probe the shooting of John Ives at Wildwood lodge. Professor Bisbee emerges as a material witness amid volatile clues and a model railroad club, while suspicions and hidden wealth threaten to unravel alibis during the night’s investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toratio Bisbee
Bardsdale College
John Ives
Wildwood Lodge
Bisbee
Ives
College Library Fund
den J. Williams
Clarion
Louis Spinelli
Spinelli
Williams
Hans Sveson
Busy Brothers
Svenson
Model Railroad Club
Spinell
Sia
Club
Stanley King
Marcia Wensley
Lucan Baker
Laurence Harkness
West Side
Martha Willett
King
Willett
John Jones
Henry
Potter
Martha
Collett
Mra. Potter
Richard
Jones
Hosspital
Lttle
Alge
Aéotha Rallee
Ata
Ajax
Santa
Father
Mr. Jones
Tals
Rey
Small Town Enterprise Prospers Across the Country
An essay highlights how crossroads towns sustain growth through diverse ventures. In Thibodaux, J B Drexler builds new from junked parts, while an Illinois penseller and a Kalasas ex-teacher also succeed. The piece argues opportunity travels beyond big cities, with organized effort driving wealth and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thibodaux
Drexler
Illinois
Kalasas
Wall Street
Michigan Avenue
United Service Organizations Camp Clubs Aim to Lessen Homesickness
The Bik in Inter Mountain reports the United Service Organizations plan to raise 1 765 000 for camp service clubs run by six voluntary welfare groups. These facilities will give soldiers access to libraries, movies, reading areas and sympathetic guidance to ease separation from home while off duty. The effort seeks private volunteers to provide humane diversion and protect soldiers from exploitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United—Service
Bikini Inter-Mountain
United Service
Congress weighs new law on presidential power to seize plants
Washington reports leaders moving toward legislation to authorize seizure of private property for defense, following Roosevelt's aviation plant action. The measure would codify power to seize plants closed amid labor trouble, amid public support and questions of overreach and future regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling Intelligencer
Roosevelt
North American Aviation Company
Washington
Williamson Father Testifies in Murder Hearing
In Williamson on June 11, Tom Mullins father of 23 year old Crit Mullins slain on election day 1940 testified that Watt Newsome threatened to kill. Newsome’s brother John was killed on election day in 1938 and Oscar Hall was convicted of second degree murder, seven year sentence, with no clear link among the cases.
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Williamson
Tom Mullins
Crit Mullins
Watt Newsome
Newsome
John 24
Oscar Hall
Daniel Beard Dies After Illness At 100000 Scouts Leader
Daniel Beard of Omaha Nebraska and longtime chief to 100000 Boy Scouts, a woodsman and author who helped Ernest Thompson Seton found the movement, died after a heart condition following a cold and old age. He had enjoyed robust health until recent months and was a National Park Service member.
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Willim C. Byers
Grafton
Yates Avenue
Bormat
Shepherdstown
Maryland
Thomas E. Davis
West Grafton
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Davis
Main Street
Consolidated China Company of
Grafton Daily Republican
Grafton Board of Trade
First Baptist Church of
Republican Party
Masonic
DeMollay
Bluemont
Setone
Grafton Chamber of Commerce
L. R. Hughes
Spd
Monnett
Monet Innout
Chamber
Temple Graves
Birmingham
Alabama
Monongela Valley Educational Association
Birmingham Age ‘Herald
West Virginia
Simon Fried
Taylor
Barbour
Thomas H. Cather
Frank Carr Br
Agints
Daniel Bartlett
Omaha
Neb
National Park Service
Uncle Dan
Boy Scouts of America
Ernest Thompson-Seton
Robert Baden- Powell
England
Cleveland workers face call to strike and clash
Union tensions mount as Cleveland shop workers, potentially in uniform tomorrow, are urged to confront their union brothers. Union organizer Alex Balint returns from Washington denying communism links amid a charged political climate.
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Alex Balint
Washington
Balint denies Communist links amid Alcoa plant standstill
Balint told the House un American Activities Committee he never joined the Communist party and called the inquiry an attempt to smear their movement. Pickets still patrol the gates while Alcoa workers face a 73 cent minimum hourly wage after a one cent raise, far short of the union goal of 75 cents and a 4 1/2 cent general hike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcoa
Balint
House Committee On un-American Activities
Communist
To Study Airports Hinckley Heads to England by Clipper
Robert H. Hinckley assistant secretary of commerce for air departs New York aboard a Clipper to study wartime aviation facilities in embattled Britain. He will examine the wartime use of airports and other aviation facilities as part of the research for the Commerce Department.
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Morgantown Post
West Virginia
Defense
U. S. 19
Mt. Morris
Westover
Fairmont
Clarksburg
Weston
Sutton
Monongalia
Marion
Point Marion
Morgantown
Grafton
Philippi
Buckhannon
West
Virginia
Robert H. Hinckley
Air
New York
Clipper
England
Britain
Hope Grows For Cure of Diabetes
Dr. Elliot Joslin notes no universal cure for diabetes but emphasizes prevention and control. Dr. Logan Clendening cites animal studies suggesting possible progression toward human treatment, urging vigorous management and early intervention. The column warns against patient indifference and highlights foot care, shoes, and regular monitoring as integral to diabetic care.
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Logan Clendening
Elliot Joslin
Boston
Sin
Lubens and
Dohan
Jos
Best
Joslin
Diabetes Ag
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Stewart
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Stettal
Army
Navy
Harold T
Icis
Promis
Lord Woolton
Gee
Richard Houghton
Jou Hee
Henry Potter
Horatio Bisbee
USO
Daniel Beard
Evn
SOS
Taylor County
Charles Brinkman
Cleveland
Dr. Clendetting
Betic
Dr. Oundening
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