Public debate on Neely and CIO ties in West Virginia race
A Clarksburg Telegram analysis notes the Neely governor bid linked to CIO support, urging Republicans to unite with anti Neely Democrats if needed. It also contrasts Duff Cooper’s hard line against Germany with calls for federated Europe and highlights West Virginia’s tax reforms as a model for nationwide property tax relief.
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Neely
CIO
Statehouse
Preclas
John Lers
Lewis
Senate
Clarksburg
Duff Coper
Germany
Hitler
Versailles
Europe
Jacques Maritain
Maritain
Tate
Thi
West Virginia
Sweden Would Not Be Easy for Nazi Invaders, Says Stewart
The piece reports Washington observers and Swedish officials debating Sweden’s defense potential against a German invasion. It notes Sweden’s comparatively strong army and navy for its size, weaker air power, and strategic expectations regarding German supply lines and embargo impacts.
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Stewart
Sweden
Little Kingdom
Hitler
Norway
Adolf
Terra Firma
Stalin
Germany
Historic Grafton physician Dr Dorsey Peck noted leader
The biography recalls Dr Dorsey C Peck a long time Grafton physician and surgeon central to Taylor County progress. It details his civic work including health initiatives, role in creating a modern hospital on Finnegan's Rock, his Masonic and Rotary leadership, and the Civil War era hospital memory linking to local figures and events.
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Dorsey C. Peck
West Main Street
West Virginia
Masonic
Grand Lodge of
Masonic Fraternity of
Grafton
Rotary Club
C. C.hedges
Taylor County
Peck
Grafton Hospital
Finnegan's Rock
Third term backers push for Roosevelt draft strategy
The Illinois State Journal notes persistent third term advocates aim to block any rival by discrediting potential nominees. Hull’s candidacy faces Western-state and protectionist objections while past figures like McNutt and Garner are used to warn against perceived political machines and unions.
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Linois ‘State Journal
Roosevelt
National Democratic Party
Hull
McNutt
Hoosterdam
Garner
Farley
Kidding the American Palate in Cheese Era Notes
A Wheeling News Register summary notes a New York Times writer lamenting the loss of tangy cheese once known as rat cheese. He contrasts old bold flavor with modern insipid greasy bricks lacking holes and authority, while noting other tangy items have vanished too.
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Wheeling News Register
New York Times
Derby Day in Europe and the Rise of Home Made Catsup
An old fashioned essay contrasts Derby Day in Europe with American diet changes. It recalls a tomato based condiment once common on American tables and laments canned foods and dining out, while praising rugged volunteers in Shinnston who helped save a child from gas exposure and urging local support for communities.
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Margaret Mitchell
West Virginia
Gan
Shinnston
Nonpartisan School Board Debate Highlights Proposals
The discussion covers freeing the public schools from partisan bias with proposals for nonpartisan or bipartisan selection units. Senator Neely pledges to remove partisan influence from school governance. Free textbooks gain strong support in several replies. Judge Miller calls for nonpartisan elections for school board members, while Dawson notes other major issues facing the state.
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Ee Eee
Aeep
M. M. Neely
Pri
Lewis H. Miller
D. Boone Dawson
Death Hunted Man Held On Manslaughter Charge
Huntington May 2 Magistrate E Knights said George Gool aged 33 faced manslaughter counts in the traffic death of eight year old Melvin Napier who was struck by a truck after darting across the street near his home. Also appears a political notice for Taylor County Republican assessor election May 14 with candidate Frank L Kunst urging voter support.
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Huntington
E. Knights
George Gool
Melvin Napier
Taylor County
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