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National Advertising
A. . Clayden
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Lexington Avenue
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Michigan Avenue
Roosevelt cabinet talk sparks third term debate in Wheeling
The Wheeling Intelligencer weighs Roosevelt possibly naming several Republicans to cabinet posts including Frank Knox and Alf Landon. It argues such moves would politicize defense, risk undermining unity, and urges timely preparation over political maneuvering. The piece warns isolationist impulses and emphasizes long-term continental defense over rapid weapon orders.
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Wheeling Intelligencer
New York
Roosevelt
Frank Knox
Chicago
M. Landon
Jon
Col. Knox
Neith Tag
Navy
Roo
Washington Conferoe
Dng
United Press
Army
Intelligencer
Col. Lindbergh
Johnson
Col.agh
Isolated America appeal on national safety
An appeal by General John with AEF background warns against unpreparedness and grave danger to national safety. The former golder in chief of the American Expeditionary Force stresses the peril of war readiness, urging vigilance and action to secure the nation.
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John Fie
Gtider
Holland Will Live Again Queen Wilhelmina Calls Resolve
Exiled in London Queen Wilhelmina urges Dutch to remember past calamities and expect liberation. She warns of German conquest threatening Britain with airbase access, risking London and the industrial north. Despite darkness, she expresses hope the Dutch spirit endures and Wilhelmina returns in triumph.
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Holland
New York Times
London
Wilhelmina
Philip of Spain
Netherlands
England
Landon Invited as Roosevelt Seeks Coalition Cabinet
President Roosevelt disclosed invitations from Landon and others to Washington to aid in the current European tension. Col. Knox, Mr. Roosevelts ally for 1920, reportedly considered but Knox declined a Cabinet post. Hoover and Rep. Martin criticized the move as an attempt to push a third term.
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Landon
Col
Frank Knox
Roose
Rep
Wadsworth
R.any
Frank Gannett
New York
Washington
Knox
United States
Navy
Herbert Hoover
Rep. Martin
Massachusetts
House
Roosevelt
War Panic and Policy Stir On Capitol Hill
CAUTION LABOR Volunuea 110 reports France choked by swooping warplanes as the Senate Readies a record peacetime Army bill of 1.82 billion dollars. Republicans back the measure with no broad fight while Roosevelt urges restraint on wartime labor gains. House panel votes to lift Army Air Corps strength cap to 10 000 and Navy bases expansion moves gain pace.
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France
Capitol Hill
Senate
Roosevelt
Uncle Sam
House Military Committee
Army Air Corps
Army
Navy
Congress
House Naval
United States
Byrnes
Senate Naval Appropriations
Missing American Soldiers Named in Latest Reports
Four men listed as missing were identified in press reports as Section Commander at Raymond Chicago Louise Wehvie Ft Wayne Ind Murray Shipley Cincinnati and John Clowacki Jersey City. Officials of the corps said these men were dead or captured. A ninth American Lawrence A Jump Nantucket Mass was reported missing May 16 after his ambulance was shelled near Sarregues Mines.
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Raymond
Chicago
Louise Wehvie
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Murray Shipley
Cincinnati
John Clowacki
Jersey City
Lawrence A. Jump
Nantuckett
Mass
Sarregue
British Hopes Continue From Dangerous Front
British high command resolved to fight from a perilous position at all costs. Public mood braces for shocks as news from the Somme estuary unsettles Britain. Leaders urge calm while the press reports on German advances threatening the Allied line.
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Somme
History of Taylor County Reminiscences of Grafton Veterans and Notables
Oleg C. Spencer recalls old Grafton era and lists prominent figures linked to the machinery trades, civic service, and fraternal orders. The record notes deaths and interments of many named locals including Millard Carr, Thomas E. Joyce, Frank M. Keane, and others, detailing their roles in unions, politics, and community life.
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Oleg C. Spencer
South Grafton
Grafton
George Drainsfield
Union
Bluemont
Andrew J. Barbee
William H. Davis
Texas
Lone Star State
James G. Burdett
Colorado
Nim
Millard Carr
Charles
Baltimore
Farrel Ware
John Caveney
Pittsburgh
Mount Cavalry Cemetery
John Carr, Jr
Fred Willhide
California
Platte Cathel
Newburg
William Childers
William B. Cooper
Harry Jackson
Addison Street
Thomas E. Joyce
West Grafton
St. Augustine Catholic
Baltimore and Ohio
Grafton Lodge No. 308
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Knights of Columbus
United States
Wilson
Houston
John W. Davis
Cincinnati
British resolve hardens after German gains spill over Channel
British observers say Allied main armies remain intact and the Royal Navy and air force still strong. Weygand is expected to strike at Germany’s left flank when possible. Beaverbrook urges seven day work schedules to boost aircraft output as U S supplies arrive. Bombs hit coastal villages offshore and along the Thames estuary with no reported casualties. Gibraltar transfer plans push women and children toward French Morocco as defense tightens in the Mediterranean.
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English Channel
Weygand
Britain
Lord Beaverbrook
United States
Sfd
Gilbraiter
Lati
Thames
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
French Morocco
Merrifield mansion party plots a play to woo Jeremy Tucker
Gayle Dixon and Bill Bailey organize six young women and staff to stage a charitable theater at the Merrifield mansion. They plan a formal dinner with Mr. Merrifield, Jeremy Tucker, and guests, using drama to build trust and keep the grandson engaged while hosting a lively, orchestrated evening.
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Errifield
Gayle Dikon
Jeremy Tucker
Bill Bailey
Merrifield
Bill
Gayle
Jeremy
Bailey
Andea
Graham
Mr. Weems
Plete
Wal! Ince
Wallace
Celeste
Alx
Tempe
Mr. Merrifield
Justice Graham
Lola Montesa
Beamig
Avery
Gayte
Mormertt
Alexander
Mr. Metti
Maritime Day Proclaims U S Shipbuilding Upbeat
Congress charged Maritime Day to fund an adequate merchant fleet. The war’s impact eased from feared disruption as many flagships shifted to other services under the neutrality act. Rear Admiral Emory Land summarized gains as 500 new ships are planned. two trans Pacific liners will be bid June 18. the big liner America is under construction at Newport News for the United States.
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Congress
Europe
Emory
Land, Maritime
Commission
Atlantic
Savannah
Liverpool
England
Pies Mbis Stose
Francisco
Evient
America
Newport News
Vai
Uni
Parliament Moves to Grant Special War Powers
In a critical wartime session, Attlee urged urgent passage of a bill granting government control over munitions factories and rapid authority to mobilize resources. He warned of a dire situation and emphasized vigilant use of power as the nation faces escalating conflict with Adolf Hitler.
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Adolf Hitler
Grar
Attlee
Churchill
Paranent
Matthew Lawson farm sale notice in Plefiington district
Commissioner sale re commences on property about 77 acres known as the Matthew Lawson farm at Plefiington. The re sale will occur at the front door of the Taylor County Court House.
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Matthew Lawson
Plefiington
Taylor County Cott House
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