War trade policy and Pacific air base build up
The Grafton Sentinel reports on the war trade policy shift amid rising European conflict. It discusses reciprocal trade agreements, potential German victory effects on markets, and the push to strengthen two way commerce across the Americas. Also noted is rapid militarization with long range bombers, expanded bases, and training at Pearl Harbor, Hickam Field, and Wake, Midway, to defend Pacific posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling Intelligencer
Roosevelt
Europe
Ylis Roosevelt
Germany
Latin-America
Arid
Americas
Philippines
Oahu Island
Hickman Field
America
Scholfield Barracks
United States
Pearl Harbor
Army
Navy
American Equatorial Islands
Midway
Wake Islands
Pacific
Defense of Hawaii and wartime measures highlighted
The article notes Hawaii shifting to defense with FBI offices reopened in Honolulu, WPA control by the army, and Pearl Harbor restricted to visitors. It states Honolulu port under federal customs control, a naval officer recalled from retirement, and ships including the Enterprise transferred to the area, signaling intensified wartime readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Bikini
United States
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Honolulu
Army
WPA
Pearl Harbor
Colon of Customs
Enterprise
Honolulu Tront
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Not For Us: England’s Free Society at Risk in War
A Marion County Leader column argues that total war could erase centuries of liberty in England and warns Americans to avoid entering the conflict. It contends a dictatorship defends against another dictatorship and questions democracy’s endurance under wartime orders. The piece urges staying out of the war to protect freedom despite providing aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Co
England
America
War Morality Seen Through Civilian Lens
Cumberland Times notes the European conflict raises questions about moral issues and basic life principles. It argues many, especially youths, wrongly think no side has a stronger case or that war can be justified as a magical solution, which leads to moral and legal chaos.
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Cumberland
Draft Roosevelt as GOP VP Seen by Some Columns
Central Press columnist Charles P. Stewart reports Republicans show little enthusiasm for a Roosevelt draft plan. He notes GOP leaders seek to align preparedness with campaign messaging while fearing a coalition with Democrats, and cites calls for a bipartisan approach to national defense and electoral strategy.
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Stewart
Roosevelt
Charles P. Stewart
White House
F. D
War on morality and civilization calls for stand
The piece argues that a nation’s aggressive war violates national morality and established standards. It contends that upon invading peaceful neighbors and neutral countries, the aggression becomes a marauding crime of immense magnitude, threatening civilization itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Britain
Grafton News Highlights 1907 Local Events and Tragedy
Report covers a deadly meningitis outbreak in 1907, local theater and social events in Grafton, school exams, charity dances, and the Cutter Stock Company performances. Notable figures include W. S. Brydon, A. W. Bee, J. H. Gerkin, Harry M. Murray, and Jessie Gilbert Colburn. A Fayetteville mine disaster claims Harry Colburn. Carruthers Livery adds modern cabs.
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Grafton
W. S. Brydon
A. W
W. P. Cline
C. R. Durbin
Julia Hunt
E.R. Ellis
John Gerkin
Harry Lof
Charlotte Bush
New York City
Anna Dorsey
Grace Flanagan
Mayme
Rosasons
William
Claude
Joyjim
Jennings
Anna Jenkins
New York
Teit Demkins
Anns Kenny
Regina
Toy
Mabel Lent
Mildred Miltravelling
Ler
Isabel Moran
Cutter Stock Company
Opera Alouse
Uel
Harry Colburn
Fayetteville
Pennsylvania
Jessie Gilbert Colburn
W. E. Bolborn
Simpson
Jessie Gilbert
Shinnston
Carruthers
Merrifield Oaks Plot Unfolds With Young Guests
Benjamin Merrifield plans a Little Theater project at The Oaks inviting six hired girls to work with him and his ward Jeremy Tucker. Bill Bailey negotiates salaries while guiding Gayle Dixon through stage entrance as Jeremy, unseen, contemplates life and the party. The scene shifts between a lavish reception room and preparations for auditions as tensions and ambitions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Merrifield
Gayle Dixon
Jeremy Tucker
Bill
Tempe Hyde
Chillum
Jeremy
Tempe
Mefield
Weems
Sone
the Oaks
Bill Bailey
Rls
Stertiaela Mansion
Lola
Christopher
Gayle
Leorn
Yuratan
Daley
Municipal election leads to wide adoption by margin
May 24 report from Charles Town shows preliminary returns indicate adoption of a proposal by a majority of ten to one. The item notes a mayoral influence and mentions Judge Witt and Mrs Underhill in a separate local financial status discussion. A separate line reports a youth drowning in Wheeling, John Strifel, 16, leaping from a towboat and drowning after companions were rescued.
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Hunt
Kentucky Hills
Grafton
Brinkman Hall
Volunteer Fire Department
John H. Litz
Samuel M. Musgrove
Charles A. Faust
Louis Hess
Vincent
Royal Chef Comic Opera Company
Opera House
Seilott Club
Waxsmooth
Charles Town
Cipal
Wheeling
John Strifel
Seesdam
Daughter of Lewiston Banker Faces Debts and Estate Claims
The article details a daughter and various debts tied to the estate of John P. Vollmer a Lewiston banker who built a northwest Idaho banking chain. It notes a 1932 estate valuation of about 2.008 million dollars and a series of creditors including Mrs. Underhill and attorney B. Hopkins. Underhill reportedly told Judge Witt that debt clearance seemed impossible.
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John P. Vollmer
Lewiston
Idaho
North Idaho
Under
B. Hopkins
Rerned Hill
Payette
Underhill
Fred Witt
Montana
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John 8. Palmer
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Chicago
North
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F. Trubee Davison
United Republican Finance Committee
New Deal
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Taylor County
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Clark
Arthur E. Clark
Vollmer
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