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Gratton
W. Va
Associated Press
Hope for the Best on West Virginia Coal Act Fallout
The Morgantown Post notes public interest in the Supreme Court ruling on the Bituminous Coal Act of 1937 centers on economic impact and price fixing in the interstate coal industry. It argues Congress gains power to stabilize price through an administrative representative, while cautioning about sectional politics and potential market dislocations. The piece praises the FBI and American Legion for vigilance against fifth column influences and urges measured expectations as federal regulation unfolds.
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Morgantown Post
West Virginia
Supreme Court
Congress
Ence
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Intelligencer
United States
American Legion
MEN FOR THE JOB Convenes on Legion views
The national executive committee of the American Legion voiced approval of the FBI's work in exposing subversive groups and espionage. It backed Dies committee in condemning Communist influence and urged continued immigration restrictions until unemployed Americans gain work, signaling firm legislative ground.
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Wheeling Intelligencer
National Executive Committee
The
American Legion
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Dies Committee
Congress
Legion Committee
French Army Crisis and Naval Losses Reported in War News
London reported Britain facing an extremely grave crisis on the western front with German actions threatening communications in Belgium. French forces held the Somme, and Cambrai proved a local German advance neutralized. Naval losses included the submarine Doris torpedo boat L Adroit and supply ship Le Niger off Dutch and Belgian coasts.
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Cambrai
Somme
London
Belgium
Alsnes
Ham
Abbeville
Paris
France
Adolf Hitler
Attizay
Rethel
Longuyon
Longwy
Bel-sian
Luzembourg
Nied River
Saarbrucken
Doris
L'Adroit
Fescusd
Roosevelt Times Defense Fund Debate by Charles Stewart
Central Press columnist Charles Stewart surveys congressional mood as Roosevelt seeks 1.182 billion for national defense. He notes delayed alarm, political maneuvering, and options to fund via borrowing or taxes, with a plan to postpone payments to the next session while contracts proceed.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Roosevelt
Congress
Capitol Hill
Reich
Herr Hitler
Army
Navy
Hitler
Great Britain
France
Denmark
Norway
Holland
Belgium
Adolf
Mussolini
Stalin
Japan
Pacific
Sam
Samuel
Tvl
Uncle Sam
Woman Drowns in Elk River Near Charleston
May 25 report says Mrs Myrtle Harrison age 19 accidentally entered deep water in Elk River near Charleston and drowned. Her sister’s baby rescued by a passerby who brought help. details incomplete due to damaged text.
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Charleston
Myrtle, Harrison
Elk
Rosie
Grafton Old Stone Shops Alumni Recalled in Memoir
Alphonso Shahan revisits Grafton memories detailing the old stone shops, famed for skilled machinists who built locomotives and parts. He recalls notable workers, local milestones, water works, the Sygart Valley project, and the 1897 Fetterman club game with vivid, community-centric anecdotes.
Merrifield Mansion Hosts a Surprising Welcome Party
Benjamin Merrifield hosts a cheerful dinner for Jeremy Tucker with Gayle Dixon organizing, Tempe Hyde delivering a tongue in cheek economy poem. Laughter, speeches, and playful bets fill the evening as Bill Bailey loosens Jeremy up. A spontaneous telegram round trips to newspapers worldwide, ending with Merrifield’s home city front page.
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Benjamin Merrifield
Gayle Dixon
Jeremy Tucker
Esterday
Gayle
Bill
Merrifield
Oaks
Merrifield Mansion
Mr. Merrifield
Jeremy
Haviland
Dean
Arizona
Bailey
Mr. Weems
Tempe Hyde
Tempe
Miss Dixon
Bil
Graham
Bill Bailey
Mexico’ City
Telegraphic
Ben Merrifeld
Hyde
Historic Grafton Baseball Clash On Early Grounds
Grafton hosted a ball game on the grounds now known as the High School Athletic Field. Notable Giants stars Jerry Denny Jack Glasscock Tim Keefe Mike Tiernan Mickey Welch and Charlie Bassett joined Jess Burkett in a match against Adelson Club of Grafton led by Charles Bailey William Hamilton Charles Hooke Thomas Joyce Richie Love Charles Magill Alvin Marple James Moran John Rauscher and John Donohue. John Rauscher remains the lone Adelson clan member in Grafton.
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Latrobe Street
Main
Latrobe
Yesteryears
Grafton
Farrel Ware
Edwin L. Blaney
William Cassel
Edwin Moran
Benjamin Gerkin
William White
James Flanagan
Floyd Parsons
George Grannan
William
Grannan
Joseph
Garner
William Casselin
Washington
Baltimore
Mount Clare
Piedmont Avenue
West Grafton
Coal Age
New Jersey
George
William Grannan
Joseph Garner
Lincoln Street
Northtwestern Turnpike
Pruntytown
Thomas Withers
J. S. Whitescarver
Withers
Fetterman Club
Fred Patton
Sidney Shirer
John Carder
Robert McConkey, Jr
Maurice Davis
Harry Louden
Frank Miller
George McDonald
Francis Phillips
Ipassed
Fetterman
Feld
Jerry Denny
Jack Glasscock
Tim Keefe
Mike Tiernan
Mickey Welch
Charlie Bassett
Jess Burkett
New York Giants
Adelson Club
Charles Bailey
William Hamilton
Charles Hooke
Thomas
E. Joyce
Richie L. Love
Charles Magill
Alvin Marple
James Moran
John Rauscher
Editor Selected Huntington Stay 23
Marshall college student paper reports on editorial choices and campus events highlighting student voices and campus life at Huntington Stay 23.
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Huntington
Marshall College
Parthenon Crowned Crumpier Editor in Huntington
Robert Crumpier of Hinton won the election to become editor of the Parthenon, succeeding Dorothy Buzek, Huntington senior, and returning the paper to masculine control.
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Parthenon
Robert Crumpier
Hinton
Dorothy Buzek
Huntington
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John 8. Palmer
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Stewart
President Roosevelt
Times Defense Fund
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Si Falls
Taylor County
Charles Gigley
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Cincinnati
Edward McCafferty
Hamilton
Ohio
James Ryan
Union No. 618
Maryland
William Shahan
Los Angeles
California
Alphonso Shahan
Washington, D. C
West Main Street
Sygart Valley
Leo DI Tor
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