Stewart Says Hoover on Convoy Plan and War Risk
The column discusses ex President Herbert Hoover’s views on American naval convoying for Britain. Hoover argues the navy must attack submarines and planes to make convoying effective, while some isolationists fear it edges toward war. The piece contrasts pro convoy with interventionist stances and explains the risk to shipments and the national interest.
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Herbert Jhoover
Aomé
Britain
Ward
Congress
Giraisent
Boocnvelt
Warcraft
Ikon
Aeds
Herbert Hoover
Herbert
Night at the Model Railroad Club
Henry Potter joins a model railroad club where professionals like Professor Bisbee and banker Stanley King showcase detailed layouts, electric controls, and miniature scenery. The visit introduces Susie Baker and Louis Spinelli as artists, while a sudden storm and the arrival of John Ives create suspense about who belongs in the hobby.
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Hans
Henry
Henry Potter
Brown's Hardware Store
Model Railroad Club
Henry Votter
Piabee
Stanley King
King
Marcia
Mr. Potter
Adace
Jet
Professor Bis
Poon
Laurence Harkess
Craiy
Laurence
Bis‘ee
Parig
Ats
Mi “Potter
Susald Baker
Louis Spinelli
Susan
Spinelli
Agi
Modely
Henry Polee
Jane
John Ives
John
Daylight Time Debate Spurs Local Petition Surge
Citizens in Clarksburg Fairmont and nearby towns push for moving clocks ahead one hour amid both support and opposition. Theatre owners oppose the change citing summer business, while potters show notable backing. City leaders vow careful consideration to minimize disruption and police administration impact.
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Clarksburg
Fairmont
Daylight Savings
Bridgeport
Weston
Gration
Associated Press Wire News
Sentinel
Floyd Lisk
the Brotherhood of Operative Potters
Grafton
King
Public backs leniency for first traffic offenses survey finds
A poll of six hundred residents in Central West Virginia by the International City Managers Association shows broad support for warnings over fines for first offenses and a more lenient style of enforcement. Nearly half would back stricter penalties once the purpose is explained. Voters favor semi annual vehicle inspections and suspending licenses for juveniles with traffic school. Over half praised the arresting officer's conduct, and most feel police should improve relations with the public.
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Clarksburg
West Virginia
International City, Manager's Association
Boyr
Gurvey
Hall
Actor Who From Page One on Labor Unions Debate
The piece argues why labor unions are essential for defense era industry and cites a 40 cent southern wage differential as a flashpoint. It notes government tolerance of union demands amid emergency and questions why other unions receive favored treatment. Also profiles actor Jenkins who treats acting as a business and warns performers to invest in their careers. It closes with a plug for Sentinel want ads.
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Britain
Kirtons
Congress
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Roosevelt
House
Senate
Margenthau
Morgenthau
Executive Branch
Secretary of the Treasury
Ray
United
Mine Workers
Maine
Anea
Jenkins
Legion reception honors Edmiston and Alexander March 9 1922
The American Legion held a reception at the community center in Grafton withState Commander Andrew Edmiston and Frank Alexander. Edmiston praised the Legion’s work in West Virginia and national scope, noted a $100000 fund and reforms in veterans relief. Alexander discussed West Virginia Legion goals and auxiliary organization plans. A separate obituary notes passing of Dominic Bonafede, longtime railroad and highway contractor, with services in Weston and Grafton social ties intact.
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American’ Legion
National Organization
Department of West Virginia
Legion
Unites States
Chambers of Commerce
Veteran's Bureau
American Legion
Jolber
United States Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Alexander
West Virginia
New Orleans
Louisiana
Grafton
Sng
Clarksburg
Joseph Fuccy
Dominic Bonafedelon
Boyd Street
Northern
West
Virginia
Italy
United States
Weston
Glenville
Dominic Bongfede
Angelo Forcelli
Grafton Lodge No. 308
Protective Order of Elks
Bonafede
St. Augustine Catholic Church
M. J. Hannon
Thomas Cather
A. C. Love
Jacob R. Morgan
Grafton Sentinel
Thomas H. Cather
Arch C. Love
Unclear OCR fragment on voluntary registration plan
Fragmentary text discusses a voluntary registration plan and authority to form an organization. Distinct entities are not clearly identifiable due to garbled OCR. Further readable content needed for a coherent summary.
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Tigia
Paniarce
Civil defense calls may tap deferred servicemen for duty
Roosevelt signals civilian defense could enlist men aged for military service in deferred classifications. Selective Service HQ to name volunteers as fears rise over mobilization. Officials expect millions could sign up if LaGuardia asks, reshaping home guards and air raid teams nationwide.
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New York
Mir. Roosevelt
Civil Defense Services
LaGuardia
U S Demands Continued On French Warships Exercise Claims
The Emile Bertin and the aircraft carrier Bearn sailed for routine exercises, officials say, their first venture from port since France fell. Morale is cited, but some sources doubt the explanation and view it as a potential warning to the United States amid Franco German collaboration.
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North Africa
United States
State Department
Prenck
Vichy
Hull
Hull Henry Haye
Roosevelt
France
Germany
Emile Bertin
Bearn
Caribbean
Martinique
Europe
Similar Appointment of Clarence Martin Ties to Holt Era
A page one item notes a likely appointment link between Clarence E Martin and former Governor Homer A Holt. Superintendent Trent says it appears a member of the Fair may be involved. The report hints at political connections affecting staffing decisions.
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Clarence E Martin
Homer A. Holt
Trent
The
Fair
College Faculty Appointments and Leave Recommendations
The board is set to convene tomorrow to review a recommendation on appointments and leaves for about 500 faculty and staff across colleges. Approval is expected for selections of staff as part of the ongoing personnel process.
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Boara
Algo
Mote Tui
Staba
Notice of Seizure Tomato Paste Thefts in West Virginia
United States Marshal in the Northern District of Virginia reports on May 14 1941 seizure of 15 20/100 cases of Naples Style Tomato Paste held by Musgrove's Whale Grocery in Grafton Virginia. The goods were seized under 21 U S C 3344 a 3 and are subject to claim within twenty days after publication dated 21 1944.
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A. M
United States
Virginia
Naples
Musgrove
Grafton
West Virginia
M. Rowe
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Lexington Avenue
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North
Michigan Avenue
Stewart
Hoover Selfon ‘Ponvoys
He Ers
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Richard Houghton
He Sans
SERRE
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TRY & Sentinel
Taylor County
Charles Brinkman
Edminston
U. S
C. C. Richman General Insurance Room
Grafton Banking and Trust
Rauatty
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