Grafton Sentinel endorses Dallas Wolfe for sheriff
The Grafton Sentinel urges voters to back Dallas Wolfe in the Taylor County sheriff race. It highlights his prior service in the House of Delegates, business success as Wolfe Brothers garage owner, and leadership in veterans organizations and civic groups. The editorial favors Wolfe as an experienced lawman and reliable public servant for the November election.
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Dallas Wolfe
Taylor County
Mr. Wolfe
House ‘of Delegates
Recond Ag
Wolfe
Wolfe Brothers
Sheriff's Office
American Legion
Elks and Moose
First Baptist Church
Republican Party
Taxation and prosperity debated in New Deal press
Wheeling Intelligencer notes economists split over public investment versus savings. Critics argue higher taxes fuel roads and auto spending while national income in 1930s shows taxes at 15.3 percent of a larger total, challenging the idea that taxation alone spurs prosperity.
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Wheeling Intelligencer
Tax Policy League
United States
Connecticut Congressman Bill Miller Opposes Rankin Pension Bill
In 1917 Bill Miller enlisted, later became a flying corps officer with leg amputations. Now in Congress, he in a wheelchair denounces the Rankin Bill to widen wartime pensions, arguing it harms current widows and veterans while House approves 247 to 31 awaiting Senate action.
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Morgantown
Bill Miller
United States Army
France
Flying Corps
House of Representatives
Connecticut
Congress
Rep. Miller
Miller
House
Rankin
Senate
Trojan Horse Campaigns
Cumberland Times discusses the Trojan horse tale as a metaphor for Nazi tactics. It recalls the ancient Greeks using deception to capture Troy and notes Nazi use of sympathizers to infiltrate nations like Norway to achieve aims without open warfare.
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Cumberland Times
Troy
Asia Minor
Norway
Government Leaders Face Burden of Defense Address
The report notes ongoing strain as officials from several foreign governments navigate defense policy pressures. The defense address continues to influence work into early hours, impacting coordination and decision deadlines across departments.
Pacific as a real problem for Uncle Sam says Stewart
Central Press columnist Charles P. Stewart argues Washington faces a pressing Pacific crisis for the Americas, warning that Japan may seize Dutch East Indies and threaten Hawaii. He notes isolationists’ stance, Japan’s naval strength, and the costly risk of defending far Pacific shores.
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Stewart
Pacific
Uncle Sam
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Washington
Americas
Europe
Denmark
Greenland
Holland
Guiana
Curacao
Reich
Atlantic
Japan
Dutch East Indies
Samuel
Java
Hawaiian
Sivantage
East Indies
United States
O. K
Hawaii
Asia
Ambiguous State Dept Warn Signals U.S. Pullout in Europe
Overnight alert urged Americans to quit western and southern Europe amid new developments. Ambassador Bullitt added a note that the State Department is weighing dispatching ships to French ports to evacuate nationals. Congress expected Roosevelt to seek about a billion dollars for preparedness, with swift approval likely. Navy and Army leaders stressed urgent defense needs, declaring we are not in a ten cent ante game. The president’s decision to de-
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State Department
Europe
Bullitt
Paris
Congress
Roosevelt
Navy
Edi
Agre Settevane
History of Taylor County highlights from 1900s Grafton
The history covers Grafton High School graduates in 1906 including Frank Blaney and Hattie Foreman, teachers and spouses, local officials, and notable residents. It notes careers, deaths, and relocations, plus civic events such as the Woman's Club May concert, a new veterans brass band, minstrel shows, a bridge reconditioning, and local business ventures like the Palace Cafe.
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Grafton High School
Opera House
Frank Blaney
Mary Cook
Hattie Foreman
Pearl Fries
Irene Foley
Emma Kennedy
Anna Kenny
Guy Means
Leslie Rogers
Eleanor Tregellas
Grafton
Board of Education
Court House
Simpson
Grafton Board of Education
West Main Street
L. J. Stover
Baltimore and Ohio
Clarksburg
Samuel Waller
Charleston
Capitol City
Anna Kenney
T. L. Nuzum
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
W. S. Booth
San Jose
Woman’s Club of
Garston
James B. Moran
Moran
Networks To Carry Address On President's Defense Bill
The three major domestic networks will carry the president's address to permit quick incorporation of his recommendations into the defense bill. Congress shows readiness to add new provisions and expedite committee hearings to move the bill to the senate at the earliest possible date.
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Congress
Senate
Chairsian Thoi
Benn Merrifield seeks young lady for confidential employ
In a leading daily ad, elderly magnate Benjamin W. Merrifield hires a young, unwed woman under strict age and beauty criteria. Gayle Dixon arrives early, impressing Merrifield and his secretary Mr. Weems as grandson Jeremy stumbles in half-dressed. The trio discuss work and the match prompts Merrifield to propose a surprising job for Jeremy.
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Merrifield
Benjamin W. Merrifield
Mr. Merrifield
the Oaks
Montrose
Mr. Weems
Weems
Graham
Gayle Dixon
Miss Dixon
Jeremy
Gayle
Dixon
Kilbane Seeks Return to Ring as 18th Winner in Cleveland
Johnny Kilbane, former world champion, contemplates a comeback in Cleveland amid discussion of U.S. neutrality and aiding the Allies. The piece notes debates on loaning billions to defeat Hitler versus future defense spending. Kilbane’s status as a former champion frames the report in sports and public interest.
Whispers and Bluster in a Curious Office Scene
A rambling office conversation venting frustration over mock indictments and faraway places. The speaker mocks officials, jokes about Asiatic countries lacking radios, and quips about Eve's luck and cooking, while neighbors gossip about the next door.
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Eve
7 Featherweight Champion Nominated for State Senate
The 7 featherweight boxing champion was nominated for state senator on the Democratic ticket in Tunicay by primary.
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Tunicay
Estate of Mary C Grinnan notice to creditors
Commissioner’s notice to creditors and beneficiaries of the Mary C Grinnan estate in Grafton West Virginia. Creditors must exhibit claims with vouchers verified to the undersigned at Taylor County Bank Building by November 1940 or be barred by law. Beneficiaries are likewise notified.
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Mary C. Grinnen
Mary C. Grinnan
Taylor County Bank
Grafton
Taylor County
West
Virginia
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