Their Bottleneck The Grafton Sentinel
The Grafton Sentinel reports on defense industry labor disputes and proposed mediation measures. It discusses a wartime conciliation framework, ballot consensus for strikes, and implications for production, warning of potential broader harm if cooperation wanes. It also honors Dr. Matias Duque, Cuban physician who volunteered cancer research, highlighting his death as a sacrifice in medical science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iWheeling Intelligencer
Bethlehem Steel
War Patterson
War Labor Board
Wilson
Office of Production Management
Knudsen
House Judiciary Committee
Smith
Virginia
Labor Department
Conciliation Service
Department of Labor
OPM
National Labor Relations Board
West Virginia Senate
Judiciary Committee
Patterson
Matias Duque
House Debates Labor Bill as Budget Passes in West Virginia
Tense sessions and filibuster threats marked a day in the West Virginia House as debate over labor relations and tax surtax continued while a $72 million budget bill neared completion. The conference committee finalized items, paving adjournment plans for Saturday and final Senate action on gubernatorial appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas D
Kanawha
Arnold
Neely
Senate
House
Labor Strikes Ping Through Defense Shipyards and Utilities
AFL electrical workers threaten a Michigan statewide strike risking 900 communities as talks with state and federal mediators continue. Ingalls’ Birmingham plant and Pascagoula shipways employ thousands making defense orders for Naval ships. CIO at Edgewater aluminum votes on a wage hike, while a 350-member group returns to Combustion Engineering pending talks. Nearby shipyards, roofing unions, and steel plants keep pressure on naval projects nationwide amid ongoing wage and hour disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
AFL
Ingalls
Birmingham
Pasacagoula
Pascagoula
CIO
Edgewater Aluminum
United States
Michigan Electrical
Thomas J. Donahue
Consumers Power Company
Office of Production Management
Washington
Combustion Engineering Company
Chattanooga
Tern
Tho San Diego
Calif
Navy
Maryland
Eden Pledges and Greek Stand Amid War Tensions
Eden pledged for Greece to face events with undying will as German pressure for a Greek Italian peace was rejected. General Dill and Eden were reported dispatched toward the Balkans with Greek leaders near the Turkish border, while Athens examined war spread and prevented wider conflict.
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Greece
Bulgaria
Eden
Cairo
Middle East
Dillconfer
Red
Tulgarian
Salo
George I
Alexander Korizis
Balkans
British Hitler War Claims and Air Losses Rise
British high command reported daylight raids over occupied France met by German pursuit planes and anti aircraft fire. Seven of 16 attacking planes were shot down while Britain tallies 23 fighter losses from Feb 27 to Mar 5. German losses placed at 15, plus 9,000 tons of enemy merchant shipping sunk by a submarine. German troops were advancing toward Bulgaria with orders believed to be issued.
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Captiuec
France
Bulgaria
Burke Chase for Mayor Seeks Support in March Election
A political notice from Burke Chase declaring he has one of two mayoral nominations and asking voters for support on March 18. He urges citizens and friends to back his campaign to manage the Eight Million dollar corporation with sound business practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
Burke
One More Payment and the Baby Is Ours
A humorous plea recalls debts to a doctor amid everyday family expenses such as food clothing and household installments. It suggests sending the doctor a payment on account with the next payday to honor obligations.
Knotts Seeks Commissioner Post With Pledge to Grafton
John W. Knotts appeals to all citizens to vote in the March 18 general section. He thanks supporters from the primary and pledges to work for Grafton if elected, stating he will act to the best of his ability and makes no other commitments. Your vote and influence are appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
John W. Knotts
Wyn
Pop
Mac
Myrtle
Mother
Jermantown
Frankford
Chicago
Lena
San Wiches
Princeton
Galva
Kewanee
Aurora
Philly
Windowshop
Union Depot
America
East
Fred Harvey Place
North Philly
Ini Agatnell
For Goodness Sake See Us Parrish Agency Listing
Real estate ad lists properties with 6 rooms at 344 W Washington St and 81 W Charles St, amounts down and monthly payments. 451 West Wilford St with 4 rooms and payments. 206 Chrisiana St with 6 rooms. agency Parrish Agency Inc contact Phone 701.
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W. Washington St
W. St. Charles St
West Wilford St
Chrisiana St
Parrish Agency, Inc
Kitty Fosse Returns to Manitou and Philadelphia
A teen narrator recalls returning from Frankford to live with relatives in Ranstow and Manitou, chronicling her Pop, Aunt Hattie, Molly Scharf, and neighbors. She shops for dresses, imports memories of Mother, and notes Pop’s moods, braces on life, and shared moments on the shore boardwalk. The piece blends nostalgia with a sense of transition and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitty Fosse
Pop
Frankford
Mother
Manitou
Mac
Myrtle
Extell By
Aunt Hattie
Paris
Manitow
Minois
Middle West
Griscom Street
Bernie
Unifonn
Mie
Lena McTaggart
Nellie Simmons
Nellie
Frankford High
Maryland
Kitty
Illinois
Pattyshells
Molly Scharf
Elmer
Hattie
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Lineas Dept
Manera Dyne
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James FP. Holt
John 8. Palmer
W. Va
Associated Press
A. E. Clayden, Inc
New York
Lexington Avenue
North
Michigan Avenue
Elkins
Chungking
Cheren
England
House OF
Department of Public Assistance
Labor Relations Commission
Commission
West Virginia University
Jackson
Pruntytown
Marshall College
West Virginia State College
Fairmont State Teachers
Glenville State
Shepherd State
West Virginia Institute of Technology
New River
West Liberty State
Bluefield State
Weston State Hospital
Spencer State Hospital
Huntington State Hospital
Hopemont Sanitarium
Pinecrest Sanitarium
Moundsville
Huttonsville
Salem
Road Commission
Conservation Commission
State
Department of Education
State Board of Education
Tax Department
Health Department
Liquor Commission
Department of Agriculture
Adjutant General
Orange Texas
Shell Steel
Pittsburgh- Crucible Steel Company
Midland
Army Air Corps
Wright Field
Ohio
Auma
Union Drug CO
C. C. Richman General Insurance Room
Grafton Banking and Trust Company
Grafton Drug and Chemical Co
Malone
West Virginia
Belington
Belington, W. Va
Christopher Morley
Naru
RKO Radio
Arate
SAMA
Tidewood
Cape May
Spud Rae
Lincoln
Bscard
Boardwalk Carrousel
Foyle
Lear
Kitty Foyle
Kitty Fane
Beta
Christopher Maclay
Ginger Rogers
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