Sub contracting and coal supply warning in wartime defense
Joseph L. Trecker argues only 60 percent of capacity is used and urges wider sub contracting to speed defense production. A coal supply warning from the coal association cites stocks, needed production, and rail capacity to meet May through September demand, warning of potential bottlenecks and urging cooperation in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling Intelligencer
Joseph L. Trecker
Office of Production Management
National Association of Manufacturers
San Francisco
Trecker
S. Knudsen
Mr. Lewis
The
Coal Association
Knudsen
National Defense Industries
Seaboard
Lake
Appalachian
Lewis
America
West Virginia
Coal Situation Prompts New Strike Threats
The Clarksburg Exponent reports renewed coal fears as John L. Lewis warns of a new nationwide strike if negotiations stall by May 21. In Cincinnati, Appalachian Coals, Inc. sends a letter to William regarding the ongoing dispute and hopes for a clear settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
New York
John L. Lewis
Appalachian States
Dickering
Cincinnati
Appalachian Coals, Inc
William
Reverend Ford Remembered as Civil War Hero and Community Leader
The 1921 obituary honors Reverend F G W Ford of Grafton who served as captain in the 15th West Virginia Infantry and later devoted 36 years to Methodism. He helped found the Taylor County Veterans Association, led Memorial Day rites, and supported war veterans, community welfare, and civic projects amid a region transitioning from farming to industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. W. Ford
Jacob N. Yates
West Grafton
Ford
Anthony Wayne
West Virginia
Frederick K. Ford
Virginia
Preston County
Frederick
Frank M. Ford
Lincoln
States
G. W. Ford
Ap Ee
Patriotic Society of Veterans
Reno Post No. 7
Grand Army of the Republic
United States
Grafton
Taylor County Court House
Taylor County Veterans Association
Samuel B. Ayer
Jacob Boliner
B. Brown
Robert L. Bosley
Peter Cassell
Samuel Gould
J. Clark Lewellyn
B. Frank McVicker
Thomas C. Nuzum
Abel H. Thayer
Singleton J. Willhide
Friendship Lodge Knights of Pythias
Bluemont Cemetery
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Blake Ayer
C. C
L. H. Reed
Taylor County
Taylor County Farm Bureau
Detroit
Akron
Taylor
Grady Creek
Fairmont
Ways and Means Faces Bold Tax Bills and Fears
Stewart describes Robert L. Doughton and the Ways and Means Committee worried about fierce tax increases. Democrats, led by Doughton, acknowledge voter backlash possible next election. Republicans, led by Joe Martin, aim for control in 1942 as the tax plan looms. The panel sits under the sharp glare of Capitol Hill and awaits Roosevelt's guidance on a 3.5 billion dollar package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Stewart
Central Press
Robert L.doughton
House of Representatives
Ways and Means
Representatives’ Ways and Means
Ways and Means Committee
Doughton
America
Uncle Sam
North Carolina
Washington
Edward T. Taylor
Colorado
Taylors
Adolph J. Sabath
Ilinois
House
Cam
Joseph W. Martin
Joe Martin
Senate
Rassel
Finance Committee
Representatives
Ways and
Capitol Hill
Washington Monument
Roosevelt
FD. R
Honeymoon voyage aboard Sea Sprite caps off town tale
Powell's visit brings excitement to Brooks Natalie and friends as June and Donald confront past hurt and choose to join a lavish honeymoon yacht trip. The Sea Sprite sails from Tampa to Havana with Betsy Tom and others aboard, while Brooks and Tom arrange final plans.
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Brooks
Natalie
Powell
Mrs. Edmonds
June
Donald
Angel
Lttle
Tampa
Havana
Terry
Bill
Betsy
Tom
Major
Fo Bo
Separate Maintenance Suit Filed Thursday
A separate maintenance suit was filed in Taylor county circuit court by Attorney Francis L. Warder for Blanche G. Stutler asking that her husband Reddie N. Stutler, a railroad worker, be ordered to provide support money. The petition claims Stutler has spent money on another woman named Marie Tyson and continues to do so. The Stutlers wed on November 9, 1919, in Garrett County, Maryland.
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Donald
Jane
Natalie
Lis
Brooks
Taylor County
Bill Marie ‘Tyson
Stytlers
Garrett County
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Hitler
Stewart
Solons
Robert Doughton
Richard Houghton
Model Railroad Club
Henry Potter
Mr. Potter
Grafton Evening Sentinel
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