Grafton Honored For Third Year With No Traffic Fatalities
The National Safety Council awarded Grafton a certificate for being one of seven West Virginia cities without a traffic fatality in 1939. Safety Director W C Easley presented the framed award at City Hall. Pedestrian safety efforts, pledge cards, and local distribution plans were outlined to reduce auto fatalities statewide.
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Grafton
National Safety Council
W. C. Easley
Department of Public Safety
City Hall
Richwood
Hinton
Princeton
Welch
Williamson
Clarksburg
Tatter
Easley
West Virginia
Arthur G. Yates
Taylor County Safety Council
Canal Gun And Editors Ambition Stir A Nation
A critical column denounces aggressive media magnates seeking influence and ambassadorial posts. It contrasts Col. Knox’s press leadership with later vanity ambitions, while noting Romania’s 1.5 million armed forces and regional pressure as Molotov’s demands shape Soviet Axis dynamics.
Foreign Commissar and Molotov Duel as Crisis Mounts
The grand council sat from noon into the afternoon as Axis ministers met with King Carol. German and Italian officials urged Romania to bow to Soviet demands. Red Army concentrations reportedly built along the Dniester and in the disputed regions Bessarabia and Bucovina, areas with Ukrainian populations. Romania, with a large army, faced ultimatums nearing expiry.
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Bessarabia
Bucovina
Carol
Germany
Italy
Molotoff
Russia
Turkey
Chestafl
Grand Council
Red Army
Dniester
Austria-Hungary
Berlin
Rumania
Navy to add four giant capital ships in coming years
The article notes a planned naval build up with four 45,000 ton ships to be phased in over 3 to 4 years as part of a broader defense program. It reports Jesse H. Jones and Sir John Hay discussing rubber production expansion in the East Indies and talks with the international tin committee. It also mentions ongoing airplane engine negotiations with Packard and possible future U S orders for Ford plants.
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Navy
Ford
Jesse H. Jones
Jones
Sir John Hay
International Rubber Committee
East Indies
International Tin Committee
Packard
National Defense Commission
United States
Robbery Case Probed in West Virginia Warehouse Theft
Burglars stole cigarettes and other items from Central West Virginia Supply in Remington. Sheriff Evans reports some goods found nearby and an early arrest implied. Deputies and state police continue inquiries, suspecting local county residents were involved.
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Central
West Virginia
Remington
Herbert Evans Resony
Ao & Eck
F'Ek
William Merandi
Joe Mask
Wiiting
Presidential Delegates Divided Across States for Dewey and Allies
Idaho supports Dewey while Georgia votes split among Dewey Gannett Vansenberg and Taft with Willkie sentiment. Indiana Willkie Taft Vandenberg. Maryland Maine New York split. Illinois Kentucky Louisiana Michigan split. Nebraska Oklahoma Pennsylvania Ohio split Taft Dewey Willkie. Overall New York has 92 votes with 58-87 for Dewey on rival claims.
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Idaho
Dewey
Georgia
Gannett
Vansenberg
Taft
Willkie
Illinois
Indiana
Vandenberg
Towa
MacNid
Kansas
Caliper
Kentucky
Louisiana
MacNider
Maine
Bridges
Maryland
Massachusetts
Martin
Michigan
Minnesota
Ippi
Dewny
Wyoming
Missouri
Waltkie
Montana
Nebraska
New York
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
Hoover
North Carolina
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
James
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Senator McNary
Gov
Primary Electoral Projections by State Amid Party Votes
A fragmented report lists state by state voting trends and expected allocations for Taft Dewey Willkie and Vandenberg across the 1940 contest. Notes include Rhode Island Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia and Wisconsin with various splits and potential majority outcomes depending on eliminations and coalitions.
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Taft
Philippines
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
Williie
South Carolina
Dewey
South Dakota
Bushfield
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vandenberg
Willkie
Vermont
Jan
Senator Austin
Virginia
Cauens
West
Jand Taft
Wisconsin
Dewfey
Officers Continue Probe Of Sterling Motor Garage Burglary
No progress reported today by Captain A. E. B. Lockard in the investigation of yesterday's burglary at Sterling Motor Company garage in the First ward. Sergeant Hugh Woodford and Patrolman Paul Sturm continue inquiries into the looting, with between 25 and 30 dollars stolen from a safe in the office at 820 West Main Street. Meagre clues were available, police admitted.
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A. EB. Lockard
Sterling Motor Company
First Ward
Hugh Woodford
Paul Sturm
West Main Street
Prosecutor Initiates Condemnation Action in Taylor County
Prosecutor Francis L. Warder announced readiness to file a condemnation suit in Taylor County circuit court after a writ of mandamus directed the state to institute proceedings against a river for 0.9 of an acre in the First ward. It will likely take several days to prepare and file the papers.
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State Supreme Court of Appeals
First Ward
Francis L. Warder
Taylor County
Pleas For Changes In Assessments Heard
Taylor County court heard pleas for changes in assessments over two days as the board of equalization and review postponed final action. The court approved William C. Hansy's application for a notary public's seal yesterday.
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Taylor County Court
Commission
Board of Equalization
William C. Hansy
Italians to Join Drive on British Isles
Rome reports an authoritative source says Italian troops may join German forces in attacking the British Isles. Planes and warships could take part, with Italy determined to fight Britain to victory using all means. Fascists note a symbolic aim to echo Caesar by stepping on British soil.
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Rome
British Isles
Italy
Britain
Great Britain
Mediterranean
Roman Empire
Road Commission Hopeful Of Avoiding Late Rush
Charleston June 27 The Road commission hopes to avoid a final rush as auto tag deadline nears. C F Powell registrar said heavy volume persists but rapid handling cut lines. 21 090 sets of plates issued Wednesday and mall orders filled the same day. Powell forecasts Friday and Saturday will bring more personal applications with no drop in mail orders. New tags required July 1.
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Charleston
The
Road Commission
C. F Powell
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
State Capitol
Powell
Defense Bill Signed Today By Roosevelt
President Roosevelt signed a supplemental defense bill granting 491 479 777 147 in appropriations and authority for contracts totaling 289 136 761. The final total about 1 768 913 908 split between the two departments, adding to regular Army and Navy funding. Navy funds fund 22 new warships and hundreds more, plus repairs, stocks, housing, and facilities. Army funds authorize thousands of new planes, anti aircraft batteries, land purchases, and seacoast defenses expansion. A 32 million program funds Civil Aeronautics Authority pilot training for about 100 people at primary and secondary levels.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Army
Navy
Civil Aeronaut Authority
National Guard Teacher Dies After Operations
Charleston reports the death of Roy D. Osborne 41 a sergeant instructor with the West Virginia National Guard since 1923 from complications after two operations. Funeral services likely Saturday in Charleston Adjutant General William L Horner said. He is survived by his widow a son and a daughter. He enlisted in 1917 and fought in France.
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Charleston
Washington
Roy D. Osborne
West Virginia National Guard
William L. Horner
Osborne
France
Former State Police Head Seriously Ill in Kentucky Hospital
Fr D Shingleton, director of safety and personnel for Atlantic Greyhound Lines, is seriously ill in a Lexington hospital. Shingleton, former superintendent of the West Virginia state police, underwent an operation June 21 and is scheduled for another July 5 after entering hospital June 15 for treatment.
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Charleston
D.shingleton
Atlantic Greyhound
Lines
Lexington
Shingleton
West Virginia State Police
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