Grafton Junior Chamber Elects Warder President
Grafton Junior Chamber of Commerce opens with Francis L. Warder named president and officers elected. The group outlines plans to broaden Main street, improve downtown parking, and establish tourist information stands on routes 50 and 119 to boost visitors and showcase local landmarks.
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Grafton Junior Chamber of Commerce
Francis L. Warder
Grafton
Junior C. of C
Main Street
C. of C
NYA
Fettermanland
Blueville
Tygart Dam
Mother's Church
Hitler's Economic Error and the New Order Critique
The piece argues Hitler's proclaimed new order failed to resolve Europe's systemic economic issues. It cites his restoration of Croatia as proof the plan preserves the old power structure within new borders. It notes Balkan trade barriers cripple commerce and suggests postwar economic constraints may undermine a Hitlerian empire built by conquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Europe
Croatia
Balkans
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Poland
German Airlines to Cease Operations in South America
By month end the German airline operating in Ecuador will receive its final oil consignment and then stop services. The move ends the last German presence in northern South America with prior takeovers in Colombia and Peru by Pan American subsidiaries and government actions against German ships.
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Chile
Argentina
Brazil
Panama Canal
Lufthansa
Colombia
Ecuador
South America
Junkers
Central America
Panama
Quito
Legation
United States
Axis
Vallkins Inlet
vraGussves
Color
Pan Ameri Airways
Aclanca
Peru
Lutthhansag
Pan
Senator O Mahoney Defends Free Enterprise Amid Monopoly Probe
An editorial praises Senator O Mahoney, chairman of the Monopoly Committee, for reaffirming faith in private enterprise. It notes past fears of collectivist influence, points to proposals on business control, and argues that freedom of enterprise sustains employment and investment despite scrutiny.
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Senator O'Mahoney
New Deal
O'Mahoney
New York
Monopoly Committee
O’mahoney
America's Greatness Amid Labor Strife in Clarksburg Telegram
In a critical take on a Democratic morning paper, the Clarksburg Telegram questions the idea that the nation should join or appease Nazi powers. It asserts America leads the world in steel, oil, coal, autos, and nearly everything vital, while opposing fascism and urging restraint in European conflict. It notes the paper's antiwar stance contrasts with its praise of national production.
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America
Clarksburg
Democratic Morning
Lindbergh
Wheeler
Germany
Italy
Russia
United States
Track tragedies and land sales mark Grafton history
The article recalls 1922 measures amid a coal strike with 20 extra police in Monongah division and details the Beaumont Berkeley farms sale and other property bids in Webster Springs. It then recounts fatal track accidents in Grafton from 1872 to 1900, noting evolving safety as tracks deter trespass and roads improve.
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Monongah
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Line Realty Company
Beaumont Addition
Berkeley Farms
Webster Pike
John T. McGraw
E. D. Talbott
Elkins
E. H. Morton
Webster Springs
Main Street
McGraw Alley
Latrobe Street
John L. Hechmer
Ambrose Snive- Hey
Filippe de Barriz
Booths Creek
Court House District
Wendel
L.H. Smith
L. H. Smith
Grafton Terminal
James Whelan
Grafston Quarry
Mill Street
Robert Kelleher
West Grafton
W. Henry Thomas
Taylor County
Walnut Street
A. C. Adams
Mr. Thomas
Reynolds Battles for War Policy Chair in Senate
Central Press columnist notes isolationists win the battle for the Senate military affairs chair with Robert Reynolds of North Carolina favored over Ebbert Thomas of Utah. Pressure from anti administrationists prompts the Democratic steering committee to yield, despite seniority norms, creating a pivotal clash over foreign policy direction and committee leadership.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
United States Senate
Robert R. Reynolds
North Carolina
Congressional Chamber
Reynolds
David I. Walsh
Massachus
Reynolds Setts
House
Waller F. George
Georgia
George
White House
Walsh
Roosevelt
Capitol Hill
Sol Bloom
Andrew J. May
Carl Vinson
Dave Walsh
Mittee
Morris Sheppard
Congressional Committee
Democratic
Senate
Bob Reynolds
Democratic Steering Committee
Ebbert
D. Thomas
Utah
Strikes cause 1.57 million man days lost in Army defense output
The War department cites 1,567,616 man days lost this year due to strikes hindering production of Army defense equipment. January 101,540 February 429,079 March 664,519 April 372,478 sum to the total, as critics urge enlightened labor legislation to curb unwarranted disruption and protect the public and workers.
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United States of America
New Deal Administration
United States
Navy
Maritime Commission
British
Ford
Army
War Department
Arrest and prosecution threatened for noncompliant driver
The report warns that a driver who fails to comply will face arrest and prosecution. It notes legal consequences and mentions that authorities are enforcing stricter penalties today, increasing the maximum [unspecified].
Model Railroad Club Night Turns Fatal Mystery
Henry Porter visits Wildwood lodge and joins a model railroad club where tensions simmer among members including John Ives and Stanley King. A staged dispatch room powers trains but a real gunshot ends with Ives found dead, suggesting foul play amid clashing ambitions and hidden motives.
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Henry Porter
Wildwood Lodge
Hans Svenson
Professor Bisbee
Laurence Harkness
Susan Baker
Louis ‘Spinelli
Joan Ives
Henry
John Ives
Marcia
Spinelli
Susan
Bisbee
Hans
Stanley King
King
Ives
Laurence
Mr. Potter
Wat
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Reinforcements Support Slow-Driving Phase of Law
A Delaware motorist group leader backs a minimum-speed rule as safer, arguing slow drivers cause hazards in heavy traffic. William J. Lackey of the American Motorists' Association Delaware branch adds that motorists paying taxes are entitled to drive at a steady pace, though he doubts slow drivers are a bigger menace except on narrow roads.
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Automobile Association
William J. Lackey
Delaware
American Motorists’ Association
Ethon
Sloyd R. Lewis
The
American
Cadet Waddell Wins WVU ROTC Governor's Gold Medal
Morgantown May 22. Capt Edward L Waddell Jr of Clarksburg awarded the West Virginia University Board of Governor's gold medal for the ROTC cadet with the best record in military training and discipline.
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Morgantown
Edward L. Waddell, Jr
Clarksburg
West Virginia University Board of Governor's
Reserve Officers Training Corps
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Brustness
Grafton Printing Co
James FP. Holt
JOBN
Palmer
Mall
W. Vs
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A. B. Clayden, Inc
Lexington Avenue
Chicago
North
Michigan Avenue
Reich Airlines
Amumbat
Thomas
William
Rachel Thomas
Ron
Knottsville
Bluemont
Baltimore and Ohio
Stewart
Sheppard Post
Bob
WalshTare
Richard. Houghton
Henry Potter
C. C. Richman General Insurance Room
Grafton Banking and Trust Company Building
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