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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1941
Page
3
Mercer county court stated it has no money to finance any part of the proposed Elgood airport. County funds show a balance around 15 000 but current bills exceed 8 000, with registration costs at 900 and survey costs of 3 000 to 4 000.
The report details continued RAF attacks described as the heaviest of the offensive with bomb bursts over Aachen Nantes and Karlsruhe. Beauford coastal command aircraft scored direct hits on a supply ship at Nantes and fires erupted at railway and munitions sites in Baden after shelling.
The text notes losses in men and battle gear fueling a barrage of claims rather than guidance from the Fuehrer. It emphasizes the chaos of leadership and the impact on military resources and morale.
Last rites were held at Trinity Methodist for 73 year old Mrs. Malissa Daugherty widow of Daugherty former Bluefield resident She died Monday at her home in Bastian Virginia The Rev W P Eastwood officiated with burial in Walnut Grove cemetery Pallbearers were nephews Jim Buster Jesse Walker Jasper Woodrow and Carl Walker Members of the Eastern Star served as flower bearers She was active in the Methodist Eastern Star and the G I A.
Funeral services for Mrs Rebecca Ann Dudley 89 of Montcalm are set for this afternoon at 2 30 officiated by Rev G R Clower and Rev J H Green She was the widow of L Dudley and longtime resident of Southain member of the Pentecostal church Surviving are sons John W George W A W James Fred and Ernest and Sie Robertson all of Montcalm plus Lue sie Robertson of Montcalm Two brothers Marsh Hall of Goodwill and Booker Hall of Thornhill and a sister Mrs Ida G Tackedt of Bluestone Also listed are additional surviving relatives
Francis Bryant a resident of McComas died at her home yesterday. The funeral will be at 3 p.m. with Rev. T. E. Shea officiating from Memorial Methodist Church and interment at Woodlawn Cemetery. She is survived by her husband William of San Francisco and several relatives. Pallbearers and flower bearers are named.
German reports claim a breakthrough north of Lake Peipus toward Narva, threatening Russian forces in Estonia and near the Baltic shore. They also say Tapa has fallen on the railway west of Leningrad, suggesting a broader move around the Leningrad gate. The Kiev front analysis notes a widening southward sweep toward Ukraine.
Readable fragments show Little Rock defeated 4 to 1, while Nashville, Knoxville, and New Lane share scores with Kentucky involvement. The garbled text mentions teams and places, indicating a regional sports roundup with several results.
Washington discusses whether the presidency or Congress holds emergency wartime powers. The piece traces historic moves from commander in chief to funding, noting 78 statutes granting executive authority in emergencies and the ongoing constitutional tug of war between asserting national emergency and congressional control.
In a bid for unity on defense policy, supporters backed the Burton amendment while Barkley blocked the approach. The Kentucky senator announced he had obtained the War Department’s views, noting the secretary authorized him to speak on the issue and the army’s need for an 18 month extension was discussed.
A wartime communique claims Soviet forces suffered massive casualties and captures as German operations reached three decisive points near Kiev toward Moscow and Leningrad. The report cites hundreds of thousands of prisoners and thousands of tanks artillery and aircraft captured.
Past supreme governor and general governor of the Loyal Order of Moose visits Moose lodges in southern West Virginia addressing the eee lodge and planning a Welch lodge stop. Indiana businessman Mr. Anderson aided Moose city projects in Illinois providing homes and education for orphans.
Charleston W Va Aug 6 Captain George A Skeen of Elkins was elected commander of the All-State Police American Legion post succeeding Captain Marty C Myers of Elkins Other officers named include Lieut Ce Elkins first vice commander second vice Corp W M Beckett Ripley third vice commander First Sergeant C P Wilson Elkins four vice commander Sergeant Jay Rowe Elkins adjutant Sergeant L H Moundsville Americanism officer E C Holcomb Charleston historian Sergeant Co 8 Chelyan chaplain Sergeant J W Woodell Elkins finance officer Sergeant L A Taylor Montgomery sergeant at arms Sergeant W B Demoss Logan and Corp Troy Alkire Shannon elected to state convention task to assume responsibility in home defense while state national guardsmen are in federal service
New York labor activists from Local 917 AFL protested to Mayor La Guardia over wage hour abuses in gasoline stations. They warned of definite action if relief is not provided and urged a conference while government rationing plans surface.
Plan to pull in scrap metal across towns to feed Lukens steel works due to looming shortage. Hugh A. Kenworthy, Lukens purchasing agent, says production could drop within weeks if scrap supplies do not improve. President R W Wolcott requests Lukens workers to collect scrap locally and solicitors may visit nearby communities. Steel leaders warn of rising shortages across the eastern mills.
In a Commons speech Eden outlines Britain’s push to reinforce Far East defenses and launch a major Middle East offensive. He urges Middle East nations to cooperate against Germany while warning Turkish neutrality is not a target. He criticizes German colonists and stresses independence and security for lands between Suez and India.
Gov. Neely called on West Virginia farmers to make local products famous nationwide. He outlined a production and marketing plan to cut costs and aid small farmers in bringing crops to convenient selling points. A state supervisor would help shield against unfair buyers and boost facilities for marketing and storage.
A continuation of a defensive operation tests second corps officers assembling suitable conditions for Major General Milton A. Reckord and his staff. The exercise involves head corps personnel and evaluates how senior officers meet the battle problem during the ongoing action.
West Virginians participate in Army training exercises with maneuvers planned at Camp Shelby Mississippi and Lake Charles Louisiana. About 2800 recruits join to establish a base of operations and practice readiness.
Detroit notes cite owner Walter O and coach My O Neill as key figures as the Tigers conclude a faltering season. Dykes and White Sox manager Baker are mentioned among prominent names in a wrap up that sees no decisive outcome until the final game.
About 3,000 members of the gas by products coke and chemical workers division of the United Mine Workers strike amid a demand for a master wage agreement. Details were not released. A mediation board set a Monday hearing on the dispute between Erwin Mills and the Textile Workers Union. Picket lines at Aluminum Company of America plant in Cleveland threatened production of defense materials. CIO and coasting workers union members at A C O M faced dues collection, with 200 refused entry including 20 women inspectors.
June 26 report says a German infantry division was routed but reinforcements cut the advance short. The unit, facing pressure to separate, chose to stay united and push as one. A counter attack by constant reinforcements pounded the enemy until Soviet lines were rejoined.
One passenger described as a one year old Negro was cut on the shoulder and Private Virgil Brown, 22, was not hurt. Detective Roy Godwin of the Fayetteville police said a disturbance broke out on the bus when a passenger began to argue over the fare. Negro military policemen attempted to restore order but failed.
Washington August 6 the bituminous coal division ordered four coal marketing agencies to show cause why regulations overruling them should not be further limited and maximum prices set for their coal.
Agencies cited for protecting the coal consuming public reference the Smokeless Coalition of Staring held in Washington on August 25.
Los Angeles reports two way pigeon carriers trained as part of a wartime effort at Fort Monmouth in New Jersey. The program trains birds to carry messages and return to lofts, with secrecy surrounding the exact training method.
Lorraine Swann identified as with the 150th Infantry at Camp Shelby Miss. was taken into custody in Huntington today police inspector Don Maynard said Swann would be returned to Camp Shelby for further action.
Fort Meade Md Aug 6 General Hugh A Drum watched officers of the 29th infantry division conduct a command post exercise. Regimental and battalion commanders plus 40 corps officers and 45 umpires tested decisions under simulated combat conditions on the Fort Meade range under supervision of the Second Army Corps.
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