Legislature Revises Tax, Labor, and Welfare Measures
The 1942 session overhauled unemployment compensation with a $6 minimum benefit, shorter waiting period, and 16 weeks of payments. Income taxes rise for top brackets while basic rates stay, and some consumer taxes shift with sales tax on staples removed. A wage-hour bill died but miners face licensing after April 1, 1942, and cities gain liquor profit shares. New election laws introduce permanent registration and signed poll books.
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Senate
Department of Public Assistance
Surprise Birthday Party For Two In St Charles Street Home
A group of friends gathered Saturday night at Mrs. Irene Courtney’s home on St Charles street to celebrate the birthdays of Mrs. Valley Courtney and Mrs. Sarah Barcus. The event featured conversation music and gifts with two decorated birthday cakes cut and served by the honorees and guests include Mrs. C O Shay Mrs. W T Courtney Miss Mary Courtney Mrs. Lillian McFadden Mrs. Morris Mrs. Ada Reese Mrs. Olive Patton Miss Mable Lee Patton Miss Colleen Courtney Jimmie Barcus C C Shay and James Barcus.
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Sarah Barcus
St. Charles Street
Irene Courtney
Marjorie, Bennett
Barcus
Courtney
C. O. Shay
W. T. Courtney
Mary Courtney
Lillian McFadden
Morris
Ada Reese
Olive Patton
Mable Lee Patton
Colleen Courtney
Jimmie Barcus
C. C. Shay
James Barcus
Betty Taylor Named President of Sub-Deb Club
Betty Taylor elected president of the Sub-Deb club at a Saturday meeting held at Betty Jean Bailey’s home on Pie Avenue. New officers include Virginia Newcome as treasurer and Patty McDaigh as secretary. Meetings will be held every other Wednesday at 7:30, starting March 19 at the president’s home. Attendees included Christine Carpenter, Betty Lee Bailey, Mrs. Scott Hamilton, Virginia Debendarfer, Virginia Stout, and Rose Wylie of Is View, visiting Miss Stout.
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Betty Taylor
Betty Jean Bailey
Pie Avenue
Virginia Newcome
Patty McDaigh
Bailey
Miss Taylor
Newcome
McDargh
Christine Carpentar
Betty Lee Bailey
Scott Hamilton
Virginia Debendarfer
Virginia Stout
Rose Wylie
Is View
Stout
Virginia Sut
R. di Stout
Loveland Addition
West Vira University
Ruth Wylie
Falls View
W. Va
Briefly Told Briefly Told Have New Daughter
Mr and Mrs Frank Morris of Independence are parents of Joyce Marie born at 4 15 pm Friday March 7 at City hospital. She weighs 6 pounds 11 1/2 ounces. Mother Miss Margaret DeMoss of Newburg. Father employed by Gibson Coal Co of Newburg.
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Frank Morris
Independence
Joyce Marie
City Hospital
Margaret DeMoss
Newburg
Gibson Coal Company
March church and club notices fill weekend calendar
A busy schedule of meetings and social events fills the weekend. The B and O Veterans and Clara Fawyer Auxiliary convene at the VFW hall at 7 30 p m on March 10. Other gatherings include a sock social, Jr O U A M, WSC S circles, and literary, missionary, and public welfare events across several churches and clubs with date changes noted.
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Woman's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church
Wehn Hall
Circle No
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St. Paul's Methodist Church
Sinnett
Walnut Street
Woman's Club
Harry
Missionary Study
West Main Street
Fetterman
Wayne Hall
Pike Street
Missionary Society of the
First Presbyterian Church
The
King’s Daughters Publ
Blueville
Ethel Lucas
Public Welfare Department
Elks Club
J. F. Jonson
W. Va
Wesleyan
Theatre Roof Tragedy Amid Snow Collapse
A fire at a city theatre after a Sunday night show trapped several in a partially collapsed balcony as rescuers worked amid debris. Reverend Lawrence Morrison of St Patrick’s Church entered in a fireman’s gear to administer last rites to the dying and injured.
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Lawrence Morrison
St. Patricks Church
Shahan Campaigns For U S Senate Nomination
Shahan continues his bid for the Democratic nomination after an unsuccessful spring campaign. The adiation notes ongoing efforts to secure support in the party, despite unclear actions and unspecified exactation. Military and political contexts frame his pursuit.
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Neely
Shahan
U. 8
Russia Moves by Russia and Japan on Caucasus Front
Reports describe Russian troop movements in the Caucasus and strengthened Red Army forces along the Prut river frontier of German-occupied Romania. Observers suggest Moscow wants robust defenses if Germany attacks Turkey and may bluff Berlin about aiding Turkey to deter a strike on the Dardanelles.
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Caucasus
Red Army
Prut River
Rumania
Moscow
Germany
Turkey
Asiatic
Dardanelles
Turkey's stance on Greece aid remains unclear
The article notes Turkey's attitude is obscure amid ongoing debates over aiding Greece. It cites internal struggles among factions and reports that the government controlled Turkish press says Turkey has not decided its future course in response to the crisis sparked by German strikes.
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Turkey
Ment
Greece
Germany
Wheat to the unoccupied zone under American supervision
The French government advised that a parcel of wheat would be allocated to the unoccupied zone only and transported under American supervision, not to Nazi held areas. London reported that Britain would continue its sea blockade despite any protection for French merchants.
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France
London
Roosevelt to sign arms and aid bill into law
The Senate passed the measure 60 to 31 Saturday night to speed the program to the White House. President Roosevelt expected to sign by midweek and swiftly use the authority to sell transfer lease and lend guns planes ships tanks and other materiel. Cabinet committee will decide policy with OMS aid and Army Navy chiefs on releases. Costs may exceed 10 billion dollars this year and next. Britain and others stand to benefit through expanded aid.
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Bloom
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Roosevelt
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Stimson
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Morgenthau
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Office of Production Management
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Navy
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Weapons Aid to Britain May Include US Built Vessels
The plan envisions sending Navy mosquito boats and submarine chasers to Britain, with foodstuffs and other aid authorized by a pending bill. Cargo capacity and ship leasing on a lend-lease basis are emphasized, while American flag vessels are restricted from combat areas under neutrality acts. The president may release up to 1.3 billion dollars in equipment.
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Greece
China
Britain
Roosevelt
Agriculture, War and Navy
Canadian
Congress
England
Supreme Court Denies Review In Indiana Case
Washington March 10 The Supreme Court refused to review a ruling upholding a state law that allows unemployment compensation taxes from small companies under common ownership if their combined employment reached eight or more. The decision affects more than 30 states seeking similar treatment.
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Mar
Supreme Court
S.S.S. Blood Tonic promised to restore appetite and energy
Advertises S.S.S. Blood Tonic as a simple remedy for pale tired people with poor digestion and weak blood. Claims to increase appetite aid digestion and boost energy after a day’s work. Says trial proves it time tested and available in drug stores in 20 oz bottle sizes.
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S.S.S
Bay
Public notice and tax sale redemption reminder in Taylor County
The notice informs unknown heirs of M. M. Patton of a tax sale redemption for Lot No. 263 Fett Place Gratton District East, sold December 11 1939. Lucy Evans and W B Robinson will receive deed after June 14 1941 unless the heirs redeem. Total redemption figures include taxes, notices, service and interest. Also fiduciary accounts before Taylor County West Virginia commissioner include administrators and guardians in several estates with dates in March 1941.
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M. M. ‘Patton
Lucy Evans
W. B. Robinson
Fett
Gratton District
W. E. Robinson
Bale Bate
ED C
Clair
Taylor County
West Virginia
Election Ballot Rules Tighten After 1940s Restrictions
The text notes signatures and registration records, with candidates filing by midnight. It also mentions Communist barred from the 1940 ballot facing stricter petition requirements and a proposed “little Hatch act” limiting contributions to 5000 dollars and prohibiting coercion of public employees for political gifts or work.
Lambert Motor Company seeks motor carrier certificate
Public Service Commission of West Virginia will hold a hearing on March 26 1941 at 10 00 a m in Charleston to consider Lester R Lambert doing business as Lambert Motor Company applying for a certificate to operate a wrecker truck as a common carrier of wrecked and disabled automobiles in Blueville and vicinity Taylor County objections may be filed Blueville West Virginia address
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Capitol
Charleston
Public Service Commission of
West Virginia
Blueville
Taylor County
Lester R. Lambert
Lambert Motor Company
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