Let's Clear The Atmosphere On British Aid War Talk
Wheeling Intelligencer argues that British aid legislation signals a shift from neutrality to war status. It urges the President to declare the nation at war in all but formal action and warns that mixed signals weaken public support for defense and allied aid.
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Wheeling Intelligencer
United States
Congress
Christian Science Monitor
Joseph G. Harrison
Washington
Are Planes the Main Arm in World War II War
Stewart argues aviation may become the central military force, not a mere arm. He notes Roosevelt's large aviation budget and the Lease-Lend debate, cites Poland and Norway victories by air power, and urges careful public scrutiny of U S war policies as the nation nears possible belligerence.
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Morgantown Post
Senate
Great Britain
United States
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Europe
Roosevelt
Congress
United States Army
Poland
Norway
Denmark
Holland
Belgium
France
Italy
Albania
Hitler
Balkan
der Fuehrer
Atlantic
Fiorello LaGuardia
New York
National ‘Conference of
Fiorello
Jeader
War
Navy
Flood fears subside as 1918 crest nears 1888 mark in Grafton
In March 1918 heavy rains raised the river and streams eight inches above the 1888 high water mark behind Maple avenue West Grafton and Front Street South Grafton. The flood backed Three Folk creek and covered Front street but no families were forced to leave. Local bank assets totaled 817735.82 with capital and surplus 100000 and deposits 681307.56. The period saw missing girl Miss Bessie Ashbaugh, a reward posted by Oliver Montgomery, and Red Cross knitting efforts delivering numerous dressings and medical supplies to front-line care. Edward Henderson died March 10 at age 70, a long-time figure in the Grady Creek area. Clyde Bennett, wounded in 1817, opened a hardware store in South Grafton. Roy Poling, 19, died in a Vanscoy coal mine explosion and was buried in Carder cemetery. Camp news from Camp Greenlief reported 14 Grafton boys arriving for training. June 7 1918 brought a Goldwyn and Fox film unit to Grafton with Miss Mabel Normand in a feature shot locally, followed by a month-long stay and a premiere at the Opera House on November 11, 1918.
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Maple Avenue
West Grafton
Front Street
South Grafton
Merchants and Mechanics Bank
Bessie Ashbaugh
Oliver Montgomery
Haymond
Red Cross
Clyde Bennett
Eaton's Tunnel
Parkersburg
Transportation Department of the Railroad
Fortney Lumber Company
Grand Street
Grafton
Roy Poling
Henry Poling
Vanscoy
Clarksburg
Fox Motion Picture Company
Mabel Normand
Charles Chaplin
Roscoe (Fatty) Arbuckle
Mack Sennett
Herbert Rawlsvca
Miss Normand
Arthur Houseman
the Woods
West Virginia
Dale Hanshaw
Valley Falls
Oarien's
Montaville
Stiensinger
Williard
Normand
Opera
Blockade or Hitler in wartime cartoon debate
Fairmont Times letters note readers complain about the Sunday Times West Virginian cartoon showing a milk bottle with a clenched fist and the caption Blockade. They argue the image misleads by blaming only the British blockade while Hitler and his aggression also drive food shortages in Europe. The piece acknowledges the blockade harms civilians but defends aid to Britain and urges understanding of wartime constraints and future relief efforts.
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Fairmont Times
Europe
Hitler
Britain
Hiller
Large Fires Started In Cologne By RAF Bombers
British air raid overnight set large fires in Cologne, Germany. Air ministry said docks at Boulogne Cherbourg and Brest were also targeted by the raid.
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Cologne
London
Air Ministry
Boulogne
Cherbourg
Brest
Invasion Coast Mentioned as Bombed and Patrolling North France
A wartime communique notes that invasion coast targets were bombed while RAP fighters conducted offensive patrols over northern France airfields. The report emphasizes ongoing air operations and countermeasures during hostilities.
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RAP
France
Mayoral Announcement Promises Steady Growth for Grafton
To the voters I have received one of two nominations for mayor and seek active support of all citizens for March 18. I vow to govern the eight million dollar corporation on sound business lines and, if elected, to work for the benefit of Grafton. Email and telephone invocations are not mentioned.
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Chase, Burke
Grafton
John W. Knotts
Kitty Foyle and Wyn A Banker's Crickets Ride Tale
A fragment of Kitty Foyle style fiction follows Wyn Strafford, a banker, and Sylvia Foyle as a romance unfolds around typewriter work, a cricket club, and midwest memories in Philadelphia and New York. Wyn visits Darby Mill and Fox Chase, sharing plans, kisses, and a literary dream, while Kitty reflects on class, ambition, and love as the scene moves toward a continuation.
Three Cornered Race In New York For Congress
In New York, March 21, a three cornered race for Congress in the 17th district opened as election day began. The field includes contenders aiming to replace the late Rep Kenneth F. son, with voters weighing a mix of local issues and party loyalties.
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New York
Congress
Iran
Gressional
Kenneth F. Son
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