Democratic influence in West Virginia politics debated
The Grafton Sentinel discusses party dynamics in West Virginia, arguing that the CIO and John L. Lewis influence have captured the Democratic Party. It notes the state’s fall election hinges on whether CIO control will shape state politics, with emphasis on Holt, Kump, and Andrew in the Democratic primary.
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Democratic Party
John L. Lewis
Neely
Kilgore
West Virginia
Holt
Kump
Andrew
Democrats in West Virginia Face Faction Strife and Blurred Unity
The piece argues Democratic cohesion is weak with Lewis Neely and Bittner pushing for a house clean sweep. It notes heavy primary turnout, splits between pro New Deal and anti New Deal camps, and questions where real Democrats will go in November.
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Thic
Lewis - Neely - Bittner
Owit
Wien
Lewis-Neely
Neely
Andrews
Judge
Kilgore
Judge Kump
Senator
Holt
Holt Judge Kump
New Deal
United
Kump-Holt
Kump
Judge Kilgore
Bert
Republic
Dawson
Virginia
Peace moves within West Virginia Democratic Party urged
The Morgantown Post argues voters should study the fate of West Virginia's next four years under a united or divided Democratic Party, urging a calm, dispassionate assessment of government prospects before November ballots. It calls for voters from all factions to answer the key question on governance, not factional interests.
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Morgantown
West Virginia
Democratic Party
Jmot
Charleston
Three Drinks and Out Findings from New York Drunkometer Test
The Fairmont Times reports on a New York drunkometer test showing after three drinks a person is not drunk but unfit to drive. Rum ranks as the most potent, with gin scotch rye and brandy following. Women fared better than men in alcohol effects.
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New York
R. N. Harger
University of Indiana School of Medicine
Simon
Lack of Skilled Labor Threatens Defense Drive
Stewart argues millions unemployed exist yet armament production stalls due to a shortage of skilled workers. Training will take two to four years, unions blamed for low apprenticeship wages. Industrialists and labor leaders warn of overexpansion risk if war ends, while expecting a war footing in coming years.
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Eiven
George C. Marshall
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Coalition in Washington Prompts Hoover Remarks
A New York Times report notes broad support for a coalition government concept in Washington. It states Mr. Hoover favors common sense approaches and is not opposed to including Republicans in a broader governing arrangement.
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Coalition
Washington
New York Times
Hoover
Under Southern Skies at the Opera House 1907
The 1907 program shows the scenic drama Under Southern Skies playing March 5 at the Opera House with costuming and ante bellum details. It notes local business activity, from a laundry site redevelopment by T W Heironimus to a list of town election results, staff appointments, and civic issues.
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T. W. Heironimus
Grafton
Uriah Jones
Taylor County
Eva Hull
Grafton High School
Bluemont Cemetery
Kisses Spark Drama In Merrifield Play Rehearsal
In a college era drama, Jeremy Tucker, a shy archaeology student, kisses Gayle Dixon during a rehearsal for the play You’re People. The moment unsettles Tucker, Gayle, and Bill Bailey, who realizes he has fallen in love as the tale blends stage fiction with real affection.
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Jeremy Tucker
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Gayle Dixon
Gayle
Bill Bailey
William Bailey
Merrifield Mansion
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Graham
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Tempe
Merrifield
Nino
Pepe Bill Bailey
Tucker
Bil
Mr “Marrifield
Adjourning Party Action and Two-Party Safeguards
The excerpt argues against coalition government, citing constitutional separation of branches and the need for a two party system to allow minority critique, public debate, and protection of free press and speech. it stresses Republican input in national defense and expert Navy appointments.
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Hoover
Washington
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