AID AT HAND and War Debate Echo Webster Echo
The Webster Echo urges public action on support for Allies while resisting open war, arguing America should aid democracies without sacrificing democracy itself. It contrasts Britain’s burden with U S caution and calls for vigilant public opinion and noncombat aid. The column notes Eden’s push for faster American help and warns against overreliance on England. It also highlights American travel, risk, and superior medical care reflecting national confidence in readiness and welfare services.
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Stimson
Forein
Washington
Europe
America
Netfon
Ankt
Employment Week highlights WV agencies seek skilled workers
National Employment Week focuses on finding men for jobs as Clarksburg agencies partner with the West Virginia State Employment Service and the American Legion to fill skilled positions for the nation’s defense facilities. Local programs emphasize training and placement opportunities for workers amidst defense industry demand.
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West Virginia
Senators push referendum plan to curb presidential war powers
Six senators led by Nye Wheeler Capper La Follette Clark and Shipstead press a referendum style bill requiring four national affirmative votes before US land or naval forces can be deployed abroad. The column analyzes party lines and argues constitutional limits on presidential authority and the timing flaws of a nationwide vote.
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CHARLES P_ STEWART
Congress
Louis
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Gerald P. Nye
North Dakota
Burton J
Wheeler
Montana
Arthur Capper
Kansas
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
D. Worth Clark
Idaho
Henrik Shipstead
Minnesota
Nye
Capper
Shipstead
Farmer- Labor
Henrik
Burt Wheeler
Worth Clark
Bennett
Champ
Missouri
Burt
Bob la Follette
Heredit
Memorial Day Tribute in Grafton Honors Veterans
May 30 1921 ceremonies drew crowds from across the county for a National cemetery march led by Colonel J Clark Lewellyn. Royal Brown spoke of living and dead soldiers from World War I and earlier wars, as schoolchildren decorated 1400 graves with flowers flags and wreaths. A Marine Corps letter from Will Henderson describes troop ship duty and upcoming peace conference postings, with holiday meals and a note of pride in the President's honor guard.
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American Legion
Grafton Vn
National Cemetery
J. Clark Lewellyn
Isaac Locke
Barlow
Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church
Devine
Grand Army of the Republic
Congreman Royal
Brown
Land of the Free
Maria Leeds
William Henderson
Grafton
United States
Marine Corps
France
George Washington
Paris
Germany
England
Seattle
Tropics
Baker
King's Friend says workers needed to fill production lines
The piece urges employment services, churches, and civic groups to locate and persuade skilled Central West Virginia men back to production. It cites 11 key industries with 2,200,000 full time jobs last year and specific current and target job counts for machine tools aircraft and shipbuilding, stressing a push to train willing workers now for postwar readiness and reduced unemployment after June 1942. The narrative also describes wartime recruitment efforts and contrasts public image with the subject’s true appearance.
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West Virginia
Ing
America
Arabian Nights Woman Reveals Lively Portrait on Ship
Onboard conversation uncovers Mme Lupescu as a striking, educated figure. At five eight and 123 pounds she speaks French best, keeps a discreet perfume, wears black white and mauve, and enjoys tennis golf and mountain climbing while noting she is a capable homemaker who loves running her home.
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Carol
Mme, Latpescu
Lupescu
Hong
Lupesci
Bucharest
Treasury and Eccles Propose Separate Tax Plans
Treasury and Eccles presented distinct income tax proposals focusing on higher levies for higher earners and defense financing. Eccles favors lower exemptions and continued normal tax plus surtaxes, while Treasury keeps exemptions and adds an 11 percent starting surtax on the first dollar, plus the 10 percent defense tax.
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Treasury
Eccles
Honeymoon Island intrigue and a Hollywood echo
On Halcyon Island Tom Forman hosts a crew including Donald and Natalie as reporters press for truth about the honeymoon retreat. June Jacobi denies romance rumors while Jane confronts past choices, amid tension over publicity and faded marriages.
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Tom
Cau
Heath
Tom Forman
Markham
Halcyon Island
United States
Patterson
Donald
Natalie
Jane
Natale
June Jacobi
June
Miss Jacobi
Hollywood
Betsy
Vee
Navy seeks 550000 tons more auxiliaries for Navy use
The Navy seeks 550000 tons of additional auxiliary vessels by August 1, replacing the initially requested 200000 tons. Robinson said the increase is due to rapid developments and that the ships are for Navy use not tied to the British aid program. The committee removed a provision to replace worn battle ships with combat vessels.
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Robinson
Maas
R.minn
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Hiller
Webster Echo
Clarksburg
Irt
National Capitol
CTE Phan Alum
Taylor County
Charles Brinkman
Wena
King’s
Brooks
Indy
Don
Brooke
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