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Grafton
W. Va
Associated Press
A. E. Clayden, Inc
New York
Lexington Avenue
Chicago
North
Michigan Avenue
New York City Bus Strike Amid Mediation Failure
The National Transport Workers Union led by Michael J. Quil states the mayor's mediation efforts failed and calls a bus strike for 5 a.m. March 10, 1941. About six hundred uniformed Be men were stationed at company depots as buses replace trolly cars. Austin Hogan, union president, issued the strike order from field offices, signaling workers to stop work citywide.
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la Guardia
Michael J. Quil
Nagional Transport Workers Utle
New York
Austin Hogan
Hogan
Manhattan
Garza’s controversial match leaves 20000 fans dissatisfied
In a chaotic scene before about 20,000 spectators, Garza faced mixed reactions as he killed the animal and dispatched two more bulls. Lee and Cam bowed out amid the uproar while flowers, cushions, and other items were hurled in disapproval. Experts were divided, deeming the event inconclusive and unsatisfactory.
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N Et Lee
Erases
Cam
Garza
Surprise setback halts West Virginia labor bills in legislature
The sudden defeat of principal CIO supported labor legislation at the West Virginia legislature sparks speculation over race and public dissatisfaction with defense program growth. Observers note the administration’s lack of labor bills and hint that Hitler’s peril abroad influences local actions. The lease lead bill could turn the tide if American aid persists, potentially stopping German advances.
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CIO
Charleston
Neely
West
Labor
Hitler
Europe
Hitler in difficulty now faces multi front threat
The column argues Hitler is in his worst spot since the war began as Germany stumbles with Mussolini, Greece, and Turkish risks. It claims Italy is a failed supporter, Mussolini a dangerous handicap, and a two front fight looms, with Britain leveraging naval strength to keep pressure on the home isles. The piece suggests Hitler miscalculated Greece and Greece and Turkey remain firm while Britain holds him in place.
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Hitler
Mr. Hiler
Germany
Italy
Mussolini
Isles
Iimbal
Britain
von Ribbentrop
Greece
Turkey
France
Bert
Kines
Tam
Merited rebuke marks WV Legislature over Labor Act clash
The Wheeling Intelligencer lauds the West Virginia Legislature for rejecting both the Little Wagner Act and the Wages and Hours bill, faulting CIO leaders for overreach. It praises Ewing’s amendments as faithful to the Republican platform and hopes the public realizes the dangers of CIO political control.
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Wheeling Intelligencer
C.S.C
West Virginia
van Bittner
Wha
C.I.C
Labor
Ewing
Bittner
C.so
C.I.0
C.lo
Permanent Registration Law Short of State Standards
Morgantown Post notes that the permanent registration law enacted by the Legislature falls short of established standards in other states. While initial certainty of identification is desired, early defects may lead to calls for amendments after implementation.
Permanent registration secures voters rights and prevents fraud
The piece argues that permanent registration safeguards the franchise by ensuring only qualified voters are registered and that each qualified voter can cast their vote. It notes fears about misuses and emphasizes the state's duty to prevent unqualified votes or impersonation.
Swords of Tradition in Marine Corps History
The Mameluke sword, once central to Marine Corps officers, is now a ceremonial sidearm used in parades and formal events as battles shift to pistols. Many blades, including ones linked to John Paul Jones and Oliver Hazard Perry, reside at the Naval Academy Museum with inscriptions noting U S Marines.
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Fairmont
Thhe
Marine Corps
Museum
Naval Academy
Annapolis
John Paul Jones
Stephen Decatur
Tripoli
Isaac Hull
Oliver H. Perry
George Dewey
Barbary States
O'Brannon
United States Marines
Color Vision Progress Reported From New NBC Trials
New York March 10 Color television experiments advance with NBCs Empire State Building test broadcasts. Earlier three transmitter setups gave basic colors while CBSs Goldmark lab demoed simplified film and live talent color. Weeknight schedules list NBC Red CBS NBC-Blue programs and CBS shows with performers and times.
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New York
NBC
Empire State Building
Peter C. Goldmark
CBS
NBC Red
MBS
Nbc-Blue
Nbc-Red
Richard Crooks
Bob Hope
Basin St
Mexico's Ace Fails at Bull Ring in Fickle Showdown
Garza faced a stiff penalty shift after failing to kill the bull on a stud farm. Mexican authorities raised fines and jail terms up to 15 days and 5,000 pesos as fans remained loud and unforgiving.
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Garza
News of Armistice Celebrations Across Nations
The report recounts postwar jubilation in London and American cities after news of the armistice. It recalls crowds, taxicabs filled with soldiers and munition workers, and restrained British editorial tone contrasted with American exuberance. Local items note Thanksgiving services, veterans’ gatherings, a letter from a frontline soldier, and a Washington Birthday event, plus a basement fire at Kerr Dry Goods causing losses.
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John J. Cassel
Market Street
London
England
William
France
United States
Grafton
White Rose Grove No. 2
Woodman Circle
26Th Infantry
South Grafton
Marion Brooks
Grafton Presbyterian
Presbyterian Church
Miss Brooks
Binghampton
New York
Fairmont
The
Sons of Veterans
Washington
Woodmen of the World
Neil J. Fortney
Taylor County
A. G. Thomas
Prudential Insurance Company
Central Hotel
C. H. Arnold
Robert Emmet Blaney
Cole
John E. Guth
C. E. Lutz
G. B. Stemple
H. W. Scott
J. O. Loyd
Mr. Scott
Mr. Lloyd
Kerr Dry Goods
Dr. E. L. Love
Clay V. Miller
Kerr Dry Goods Company
Love Drug
Miller
Kerr
Ferdinand the Bull's Torment in Matador Feat
Spectators cheered as Garza flicked his cape with graceful passes in front of the bull Ferdinand. The animal struck Garza with its horns, ending the matador’s flourish as the crowd shouted ole.
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Ferdinand
Garza
Family loans offer simple monthly payments with wife and husband as security
A classified style ad promotes money to loan with practical terms. Families can pool bills into one account and pay monthly amounts such as 6.15 for 50, 7.00 for 100, 10.80 for 150, 13.95 for 200, or 20.75 for 300 with no deductions. Representatives visit Graf ton on Tuesday and Friday by appointment, phone or write.
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Grafton
Mayoral nomination appeal amid eight million dollar concern
A political notice urges voters to support Tam Soli for mayor and Chas E Burke for commissioner. It emphasizes a large corporation and community benefit, with pledges of effort for Grafton and requests for votes on March 18 in the general election. The text mentions primary nominating generosity and solicits public support.
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Tam
Chas
E. Burke
Grafton
John W. Knotts
Freshman Welcome at Manitou College in Bohemian Riot
Molly and I arrive at Selfridge dorm in Manitou with a crowd of freshmen, unpacks trunks, jokes fly, and a comic mishap when a copy of A Girl of the Limberlost hits Helga the matron. Dean Bascom lectures on Ethics for College Women as students adjust to Ex-tracurricular Load and campus culture. Alumni return in period costumes as a campus party erupts with mischief and pranks in the new library area.
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Molly
Manitou
Selfnidge
Selfridge
Helga
Prairie Manual Labor
Dean Bascom
Bascom
Face
Memories on a Train And A Farewell To College
A reflective slice follows a traveler recalling a chaotic day with Mae and Pop, the train depot at Maniton, and a lavender-scented farewell. The narrator describes crying eyes, a barber, a closet full of emotions, and a romantic interlude in a drawing room car before Aurora brings a turning point about finishing college.
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Maniton
Pup
Mac
Pop
Q Depot
Molly
Hattie
Paris
Ovat
Chicago
Aurora
Nyst
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