City Ordinance Creates Local Defense Council and Duties
City leaders moved to create a Local Defense Council with defined duties and responsibilities. The measure, introduced by City Solicitor Luther G. Scott at Mayor William C. Snyder’s request, awaits final reading next Tuesday and mirrors ordinances in Charleston and other West Virginia cities adopted by the National Defense Council. The council aims to bolster protection for industries and citizens, health, and welfare.
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Defense Council
Luther G. Scott
William C. Snyder
Snyder
Charleston
West Virginia
National Defense Council
Scott
Joseph M. Sanders
Atlantic Greyhound Corporation
Bluefield
Public Service Commission
Greyhound Corporation
Mercer Street
E. R. Mitchel
Norfolk and Western
J. 8
Compton
Augusta Street
E. L. Gage
Oakhurst Avenue
Melrose Avenue
Kell Street
Melrose
Kell
Louden Street
Augusta
G. C. Dunn
Defenders Ot Continued Prom Page One War talks in Congress
North Carolina lawmaker urged restraint to avoid aiding the enemy while defending Hawaii’s defenses. Vinson emphasized that Congress cannot fight the war and urged confidence in trained Navy personnel as Pearl Harbor losses were cited. A naval committee vote scheduled a secret session with Secretary of the Navy and Admiral Stark to review Hawaii’s defenses.
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Dingell
Hawaii
Vinson
Congress
House
Pearl Harbor
House Naval Committee
Secretary of Navy
Harold R. Stark
Naval Operations
Penetra
Japanese News Estimates Chinese Front Moves and Pacific Actions
Japanese Domei reports Chinese troops massing in southwestern Guangdong for an attack on Indochina where Japanese forces are stationed. Domei says over 200 vessels seized along the China coast and river with several ships identified, including a 3 000 ton carrier and a 698 ton British ship, as a prize disposition is debated.
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Dome
Kwangtung
Indo-China
Domei
China
Presit Harrison
Mary Mol
Establishment of Prize
Se Sores
Obituary notices for Riley Weiser and A M Christian
Funeral services are set for Mrs Ma Haley Riley 83 of Freeman at her home with burial in Belchers cemetery. Henry William Weiser retired N and W employee dies at 813 Rockbridge Street with service tomorrow at 3 pm at the home. A M Christian 70 Keen Mountain resident dies suddenly and services are at Richlands Methodist Church this afternoon.
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Mahaley Riley
Freeman
Arlen Cooper
Goodwill
Shade Griffith
Thomas Griffith
Giotto
Isaiah Grath
Morgantown
George Griffith
Beckley
Mary Hall
Godwill
Jane Mills
Montcalm
Belcher’s Cemetery
Henry William Weiser
Rockbridge Street
Weiser
Railway
Maude Francis
Clarence Porter McGhee
Lynchburg
W. P. Eastwood
Elmer Scruggs
W. G. Trent
R. B. Stafford
W. C. Peters
R. G. Johnson
F. W. Holsapple
Clarence Salver
Rebecca Lodge
A. M. Christian Puneral
A. M. Christian
Keen Mountain
Waman
Richlands Methodist Church
Christian
Oe Mountain
Jewell Valley Club
Jewell Ridge Coal Company
Manila Reports Japanese Attacks and Allied Response
The report details continued air raids near Clarkfield and Manila with pilots noting progress as they adapt. It cites German-taught tactics questioned, unconfirmed capture of a German flier, and Japanese forces reportedly gaining control of Lubang island. Civilians flee Manila outskirts while internment and inquiries affect Japanese staff and residents.
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Hell
Tatabe
Lubang Island
Manila Bay
Manila
Paranaque
Nichols Field
Davao
Bilibid
Katsumi Nihro
Haruki Mori
Troops brace for Jap drive as Kota Bharu base threat grows
British defenses on the isthmus withstands jungle delays while Kota Bharu, a 15 000 resident town on the Kelantan river, looms as a vital air base for potential Japanese moves toward Singapore. The city lies near the coast with a connecting railway to Singapore and reports note Japanese forces fighting toward its outskirts as air raids resume.
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Singora
Patani
Kota Bharu
Kelantan
Singapore
United States vows victory in world war and rapid production
President outlines two production policies to speed wartime output and expand plants. He warns against unverified reports and propaganda as allies fight Axis forces. He stresses sacrifice, food sufficiency, and building a safer future through total, global effort.
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Washington
United States
National Defense
Congress
Japan's Pacific Attack Misses Clear Picture Says Analysts
The piece argues Japanese actions in the Pacific mirror a Berlin style blitz and warns that initial casualty claims from Tokyo are unreliable. It notes Western observers must await official U.S. tallies to gauge the true impact of the Pearl Harbor assault.
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Europe
England
Tokyo
Pearl Harbor
Washington
Pacific War News and Civilian Security Measures
Reports indicate U.S. planes sunk 400 miles west of San Francisco while bombers returned to San Diego. Around 350 Japanese, German, and Italian nationals were arrested on the Pacific coast with 167 in Northern California. Blackouts were ordered coastwide with riot control measures in Seattle after a mob looted stores. a 19 year old woman led protests while her husband served aboard a destroyer.
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San Francisco
San Diego
PBI
Pacific Coast
California
Pacific Northwest
Seattle
N and W Award Yard Contract for 3400 Feet Extension
Haley Chisholm and Morris of Charlottes ville Va awarded the contract to extend the N and W departure yards by 3400 feet east. Seven tracks will run parallel north of the main lines. Start date about year’s first, with bridge and interurban track works plus a new roadway to Princeton road.
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Charlottesville
N. and W
Haley, Chisholm and Morris
County Bridge
East End
Tri-City Traction Company
Princeton Road
We Will Win The Peace That Follows
A wartime speech vows to win postwar peace and claims broad human backing. The speaker asserts majority support, ongoing battles, and prayers from many nations while linking their cause to universal liberty under God.
City and Coalfield Items Highlight Roanoke Visit Plans
Roanoke prepared for piano tuning visits by Harry Haffen to roam the area monthly. West Virginian hotel contact and PO Box 2455 Roanoke address provided for quick messages. Telegraph Commercial Printing Co. advertises printing and mimeograph supplies at 412 Bland St. Masonic notice invites Bluefield lodge No. 85 members to a 7:30 PM stated meeting. Bradley's showcases pastel skirts, evenings wear, gift items, and value dresses including a $5.95 rack.
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Harry Haffen
Roanoke
United States braces as air raid warnings ring coast to coast
The nation remains alert after early air raid warnings in New York and New England amid unsettled reports of tests. Berlin watch intensifies as officials warn of possible axis attack, while Washington contemplates a war move with Japan and Germany. The public hears conflicting signals about the Pacific strike and a historic naval loss.
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America
Inder
Japan
Germany
United States
Pacific
Paci
North
Central
South America
Libya
Caucasus
Dutch East Indies
Algiers
Morocco
Serbia
Italy
Britain
Russia
Americas
Hitler
Mussolini
White House
San Francisco
New York
New England
Berlin
van Hull
Iit
Enlist Here For U S Army And Navy Recruitment
List of applicants accepted for U S Army service at local posts since Monday includes Wade F Bond Bluefield John Sikora Eckman Harold M Smith Eckman William T Hatfield Eckman Joe Hatchko Vivian Henry L Newman Bluefield and many others across McDowell Pocahontas and nearby counties. Navy selections total 38 with 14 accepted Monday and 24 accepted last night. names include Ison Joseph Guill Jenkins Jones James Lewis Daniels Fred Rome and more across Virginia West Virginia and Kentucky.
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U. S. Army
Wade F. Bond
Bluefield
John Sikora
Eckman
Harold M. Smith
William T. Hatfield
Joe Hatchko
Vivian
Henry L. Newman
William C. Massie
Falls Mills
Wylie B. Taylor
George Senic
Wat Cabill
Linkous
Blufield
W. Va
Francis J. Debos
McDowell County
Robert R. Thompson
Pocahontas
Paul R. Miller
Vints EB. Shumate
George A. Overstreet
Orville R. Evans
Frank Malaski
Leonard C. Puckett
Roscoe Shelby
Kentucky
Alden Mitchell
Bartley
Earl Boyd
Keystone
J. W. Barry
Angelo J. Barrow
Price H. Lamb
Princeton
Spencer H. Hill
Inceton
Ray Gerod
Navy
Ison
Joseph Guill
Jenkin Jones
James Lewis
Elbert
Daniels
Fred Rome
Big Stone A
Raber
John Marshall
Big Stone Gap
Enix
Minton Vernon
Roda
Northeast Alert Prompted Civilian Evacuations
The East Coast faced a rush of civilian workers from defense plants after a bombers report circulated. An unidentified caller prompted confirmation from Army and AP, but Mitchel Field units found no planes, calling it a false alarm. General Dargue warned similar events require renewed precautions. Boston's General Wilby suggested the night report might be the source.
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Th Pee
O. A. Dargue
Mitchelfield
Dargue
Boston
Francis B. Wilby
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L. M. Carper
Bradley
Geo
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Army and Navy
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A. Minor
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Imboden
Wells
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Yukon
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Hayden Ray
Maye
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Walter Merrill
Pocachontas
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Walter M
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Edward Kyle, Jr
Quesenberry
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Whitesville
Cooper
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Gose
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Castlewood
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Clintwood
Dotson
William E
A. Deel
Howard M
Osborne
Cecil Paul
Norton Shirley
David Elmer
East Coast
First Army
Governor's Island
N. Y
Army
Associated Press
War Department
Govs Island
Mitchel Field
Schenley Distillers Corp
N.Y.C
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