Allies Solve Berlin Food and Command Problem
Allied leaders finalize a plan to feed Berlin from all occupation zones and set up a four commander Kommandature rotating 15 days per chief. Zhukov, Clay, Weeks announce Berlin administration will be shared among American British Russian and French commanders as the city remains occupied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Georgi K. Zhukov
Lucius D.,clay
Ronald Weeks
Germany
Floyd L. Parks
Zhukov
Corbatov
Dr Greenspon Renamed President of Board
Dr William Greenspon of Bluefield was reelected president today of the state board of examiners in optometry at the close of a two day meeting in Charleston West Virginia. Dr N E Thompson of Moundsville was renamed secretary treasurer of the five member board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
William Greenspon
Bluefield
State Board of Examiners In Optometry
N. E. Thompson
Moundsvile
Truman Sails for European Conference on 10000 Mile Journey
President Truman left Washington by train and sailed from Newport News on a voyage that may exceed 10000 miles. A small, high level staff accompanies him including Vaughan Vardaman Ross Matthews Bohlen Cohen and McMahon. The ahead plan includes Davies and top War Navy and State officials with Marshall King and Arnold possible observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Newport News
White House
Truman
Harry H. Vaughan
James K. Vardaman
Charles G. Ross
H. Freeman Matthews
State Department
Office of European Affairs
Charles E. Bohlen
Benjamin V. Cohen
Byrnes
Alphonse McMahon
Germany
Joseph E. Davies
War
Navy
George C. Marshall
Ernest J. King
Naval Operations
Henry H. Arnold
Army Air Forces
Pacific
Japanese peace bid aims to split Allied stance
A neutral country mediator claimed to have authority to urge the Allies toward unconditional surrender and peace terms. Grew warned Japan seeks to divide allied opinion by provoking public discussion of terms, as they have done through radio broadcasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sion
Grew
Japan
Wytheville Livestock Auction Report
Wytheville livestock totals reach 2 470 head with lambs showing mixed grades and prices from 7.00 to 15.50 per hundredweight. Ewes and rams in the slaughter group bring varying quotes, while sows average around 14.80 with several lots listed across med and heavy categories. Market activity reflects mixed quality and demand across sheep and hog categories.
Deaths and Funerals in Littlesburg and Bluefield
Diana Taylor five died at Bluefield sanitarium after illness. Survived by parents two sisters and grandparents. funeral Thursday at Littlesburg home with burial at Woodlawn. Mrs Josephine Helton Bluefield resident dies after months illness with several children and siblings surviving. funeral plans not yet completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Helton
James Albert Helton
Bluefield Sanitarium
Bluefield
Grace Methodist Church
Helton
Harry P
Jesse Kathleen
James Albert, Jr
Army Air Corps
Tra A
Army
Howard Lester
U. S. Marine Corps
Fart David
A. S. Army
Lester
City
A. M. Webb
Princeton
Ella Duncan
Swords Creek
L. J. Boyd
Honaker
Robert Lester
Eliza Smith
Ohio
John Lester
Doran
Raleigh
Sylvester
Illinois
James Caudle
Richmond
Reece
Eliza Lester
Russell County
Multiple strikes idle thousands across industries in country
United Mine Workers at Cambria Webb mine protest a $1 daily fine. Detroit CIO Dairy workers strike halts milk deliveries to hospitals and schools. Graham Paige, Chrysler and Dodge plants idle. 9000+ workers affected. National Cast Iron Pipe, Spicer, Anchor Hocking, and others report ongoing stoppages with various union actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellaire
United Mine
Webb
Cambria
Detroit
CIO
United Dairy
Detroit Creamery Company
Ebling Creamery Company
Graham Paige Motors Corporation
Chryslerorporation
Dodge
United Automobile
Metal Products Company
United Automobile Workers
Birmingham
Ala
National Cast Iron Pipe Company
Chicago
Dodge Chicago
R. R. Donnelley and Sons Company
AFL
Akron
United Rubber Workers
Firestone Tire & Rubber Company
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
New Brunswick
N. J
Mack Manufacturing Company
Salem
Ill
Spicer Manufacture Company
Toledo
New York City
Anchor Hocking Glass Company
Connellsville
Lightning Strikes Hit Clarksburg Terminal, Damaging Power
Five lightning strikes near the union bus terminal and interurban station on Fourth Street caused several hundred dollars in damage. Two transformers feeding streetcar lines burned out but service remained, and firemen extinguished a balcony blaze sparked by the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
W. Va
Union Bus
Fourth Street
Woman Starts Skunk Farm in Dallas Oregon
Mrs. Sadie Reddekoup opens a new livestock enterprise in Dallas Oregon selling "mera baby skunks" at ten dollars each. She raises them on breaded treats and fish worms and describes them as good household pets that play like kittens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Ore
Sadie Reddekoup
Funeral Services For William Morrison Set For Thursday
Funeral services for William Thomas Morrison 71 former Bluefield police chief and Kimball postmaster who died at his home 2225 Washington Street will be held Thursday at 3 p m at Mercer funeral home with Rev Wendell G Davis officiating Burial will be in Walnut Grove cemetery Morrison a long time Bluefield resident had served as chief of police eight years and was a special officer at the time of his death He leaves a wife nine children and fifteen grandchildren, plus a sister and multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thomas Morrison
Bluefield
Kimball
Washington Street
Mercer Funeral Home
Wendell G. Davis
College Avenue Baptist Church
Walnut Grove
Morrison
Mr. Morrison
Beaver Pond
Crief
United States District Court
Thomas
Evelyn Houchins Morrison
Stuart
Frances Weaver
Woolwine
Herbert Morrison
United States Navy
South Pacific Corp
Forest H. Morrison
Taft Morrison
Philip R.rogan
U. S. Navy
Norfolk
John W. Linkous
U. S. Army
India
Tommy S. Linkous
U. S. Marine Corps
Pacific
Cpl
Donald Weiser
Ft. Knox
Edward Lee Cook
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
Til
T. G. Hopkins
Trusty-person faces life in Danville rape case
Danville Virginia July 10 a 22 year old Black man known as trusty was found guilty of raping Miss Rossie Viola Watson in the dungeon of Danville city jail on June 3. The verdict came after a 41 minute jury deliberation following eight hours of testimony and arguments. Sentence delayed as counsel moved to set aside the verdict. Miss Watson testified a Black man entered the jail dungeon where she was held after arrest for intoxication and committed the assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Vander Lee Gibson
Prayer Service Set At First Christian Church
The mid week prayer service at First Christian Church is this evening at 7 45 in Bethany Hall. Assistant minister Landon Williams will lead the service continuing the study of church history with the topic The Reformation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
First Christian Church
Bethany Hall
Landon Williams
Jury Indicts 54 In McDowell Court Rulings
A McDowell County criminal court grand jury returned 54 indictments including four for murder 34 felonies and 16 misdemeanors. Indicted defendants will be arraigned before Special Judge G L Counts to enter pleas and docket July term. One defendant faced two slaying charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDowell County
Rolfe
Riley Plunkett
George Hickman
Lula Woosley
Jolo
Dan Woosley
George Lewis Parsons
Davy
Oldin Parsons
John Henry Finney
Keystone
Taft Smedley
Finney
Laundry and Dry Cleaning Plants Vote Down Interim Contract
Members of Local Union No. 19 United Construction Workers rejected a proposed temporary contract for the laundry and dry cleaning plants in the area. The plants listed include Peerless Steam Laundry B and B Laundry and Cleaning Service Cleaners Welch Citizen Dry Cleaners War Tri District Cleaners North Fork Amer ing Dry Cleaners Pocahontas and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Construction Workers
Peerless Steam Laundry
B. & B. Laundry and Cleaning Company
Service Cleaners
Welch
Citizen Dry Cleaners
War
Tri-District Clearners
Northfor
War Price and Ration Board Members Meet in Conference
Approximately 100 board members and employees from five counties Min go, Logan, Wyoming, McDowell and Mercer gathered in the high school building for afternoon and evening sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mingo
Logan
Wyoming
McDowell
Mercer
Everett Bailey Killed in Mine Disaster near Gilbert
Everett Bailey 35 of Justice died after a fall of rock at Gay Coal Company's mine near Gilbert on Monday. Born at Panther to Adam Bailey and the late Mrs Bailey, he is survived by his widow four children and several brothers and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Bailey
Justice
Gay Coal Companys
Gilbert
Bailey
Panther
Adam Bailey
Paralysis Chapter Elects Officers
Harry Pauley of Saeger was reelected president of the Mc Dowell county chapter of the National Infantile Paralysis Foundation. Other officers elected were Mrs. Ann Wetherby Welch vice president Mrs. J A French Welch secretary and Samuel Polon Welch treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pauley
Saeger
McDowell County
National Infantile Paralysis Foundation
Ann Wetherby
Welch
J. A. French
Samuel Polon
Fireworks Display Promoted by Veterans Group
Edward Vincil, 19, of Welch, suffered a deep cut on a wrist after breaking a drinking glass at a Welch restaurant. He was taken to Grace Hospital for treatment. The fireworks show The Bomb ing and Burning of Tokyo is set for July 19 under Painter-Porroni Post No. 1021, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Painter
Edward Vincil
Welch
Grace Hospital
Vincil
Emergency Licenses To Be Given Teachers
Richmond Virginia July 10 Dr Dabney S Lancaster state superintendent of public instruction announced a new emergency license for teachers. Applicants with two or more years of college education who lack regular certificates will receive a one year permit during the teacher shortage. Licenses will carry higher pay than local permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Dabney S. Lancaster
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Department of Education
Lancaster
Army Buys Complete Field Range With War Bond
A single field range was acquired by the U S army for 75 dollars via a war bond program. The purchase underscores ongoing support for military equipment through bond funding and reflects wartime finance mechanisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
Wheels Turn Toward Admitting Italy to United Nations
The House Foreign Affairs Committee approved a resolution urging the president to help invite Italy to become a signatory to the United Nations. The move follows a Grew letter signaling policy alignment, with floor action expected and rehabilitation plans for Italy discussed alongside aid arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Italy
United Nations
State Department
Joseph C. Grew
Keping
Rep
Marcantonia
Al-Ny
Congress
United States
Herby
House
Senate
Bloom
D-Ny
Biggest carrier strike drives toward Japan with surprise
Admiral Nimitz said the Halsey third fleet with major carriers and battleships achieved complete tactical surprise as 1500 plus planes, including B 29 bombers, roared over Japan and the Ryukyus. MacArthur’s air control moved within 325 miles of Japan as forces struck from Formosa to Java.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nippon
Nimitz
Adm
William F. (Bull) Halsey
Ryukyus
Douglas MacArthur
MacArthur
Japan
Manila
Honshu
Korea
Formosa
Java
Fleet Air Wing 18
Okinawa
Fourth Marine
Tactical Air Force
Kikai Island
William F. Halsey
B29 raid hits multiple Japanese targets in dawn strikes
American B 29s pounded Sendai Wakayama Gifu Saka and an Atsube refinery near Yokkaichi unloads 3500 tons of bombs. Socho North Tokyo deep penetration at Sohdao. One B 29 lost but crews saved. Two millionth ton of bombs marked in war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyushu
Adm
William F. Halsey
Sendai
Wakayama
Gifu
Saka
Atsube
Yokkaichi
Sōhdao
Tokyo
Japan
Honshu
U. S
Tukuno
Amami Islands
Omura
5Th Air Force
Formosa
Philippines
McCain Carrier Raid Reports No Japanese Air Resistance
From Vice Admiral John S. McCain's carriers in Halsey's fleet the attack began at 4 am with no Japanese planes or ships countering until 10 am. Lt Comdr Cliff McDowell said no enemy fighters were seen, while American planes escorted air targets. Group Commander W A Gerald reported no US planes shot down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adm. Johns
McCain
Halsey
Comdr
Cliff McDowell
Turlock
Calif
McDowell
Jack Mann
Mutual Broadcasting Company
W. A. Gerald
West Newton
Mass
United States
Judge Charles Schuch Elected Court Head
Charleston W Va July 10 Judge Charles J Schuch of Wheeling was elected president of the state court of claims succeeding Judge Robert L Bland of Weston The court also granted a motion to send three judges to Huntington to view a collision scene involving a State road commission car and an automobile driven by A W Utterback of Huntington Claims totaling 18000 were filed by Mr and Mrs Utterback and another passenger in the car
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
State Court of Claims
Charles J. Schuch
Wheeling
Robert L. Bland
Weston
Huntington
State Road Commission
A. W. Utterback
German Hold-out U-Boat Surrenders at Mar del Plata
A 700 ton Nazi submarine surfaced inside the Mar del Plata breakwater after 18 weeks at sea and surrendered to the local commandant. Otto Vermoutt the young commander and 54 crewmen came ashore at 7 30 a m and handed over the boat insignia in a small handbag. Argentine authorities then placed them in custody as the port area was sealed. The crew were said to be in dire hunger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mar-Del-Plata
Argentina
Atlantic
Otto Vermoutt
Wernputt
Philadelphia's early role as America’s first seat of government
The article notes Philadelphia as the home of the Declaration of Independence and the nation’s first seat of government. It also highlights Philadelphia’s place in U S history with the creation of the first American flag the first navy yard and the first mint all located in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Famour
Philadelphia
America
Navy Yard
GOP Women Hold Meeting at Mrs Houchins Home
A Republican Women’s club round table in Giles Street featured R T Peters as moderator and M M Woodyard as president guiding brief talks by Hartley Sanders and Harry West. The event honored Senator Revercomb and included performances by Frank Roberts and others with about sixty guests and birthday cheers for Mrs Houchins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Women’s Club
Cal Houchins
Giles Street
R. T. Peters
M. M. Woodyard
Hartley Sanders
Princeton
Harry West
Bluefield
Jim H. Shott
America
West Virginia Hills
Frank Roberts
Roberts
West
Mary Reynolds
U.S
Chapman Revercomb
Ublican Women’s Club
Woodyard
Safety program at mine praised by federal inspector
Federal inspector Edward J. Marron commended the Harman mine of H. E. Harman Coal Corp in Harman Virginia for its strong safety record in 1944. He noted improvements since the last inspection, cited haulage accidents as the main risk, and recommended stricter timbering, safer haulage practices, enhanced electrical and dust controls, no smoking enforcement, and increased air for gassy conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harman
H. E. Harman Coal Corp
Mines Bureau
Buchanan County
Edward J. Marron
Marron
Low Bid Submitted On McDowell Project
Road commission awards contracts totaling 225184.58 for a bridge and road to Kanawha county’s new airport. Wikstrom Bound Brook New Jersey bids 202634 to build 1.061 mile highway Ruffner Hollow to the airport. J M Francesa Fayetteville bids 22550.58 to erect Elk Two Mile creek bridge. About 300000 cubic yards of earth will be moved in the airport road project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Road Commission
Kanawha County
Wikstrom
Bound Brook
N. J
Ruffner Hollow
J. M. Francesa and Company
Fayetteville
Elk Two- Mile Creek
Commission
War Casualties Notice Virginia Army Dead and Wounded
War Department and Navy Department issue casualty lists with final authority to the latest telegram or letter to next of kin. Virginia casualty details include Roy Lawson of Big Stone Gap listed as Army dead in the Pacific regions and Pfc Joseph L Stratton noted as wounded and married to a spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Relations
War Department
Office of Public Relations
Navy Department
Washington 25
D. C
Pacific
Lawson
Roy
Big Stone Gap
Stratton, Joseph L
Cement paving bid for U S 52 in McDowell County
The project covers 1613 meters of the U S 52 between Maidan and Big Four with grading drainage and gravel base to be followed by hard surfacing. The Charleston Construction company bid $112,118 and final approval rests with the public roads administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maidan
Big Four
McDowell County
Public Roads Administration
Charleston Construction Company
State Supreme Court closes term in Charleston
The West Virginia Supreme Court wrapped up a term in Charleston as Judge Herschel H. Rose of Fairmont died mid June becoming the first in-office death in over a decade. Judge Frank C. Haymond of Fairmont was named to succeed him to serve until the election. The court issued two opinions and heard 40 appeal applications. the next term starts September 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
State Supreme Court
Herschel H. Rose
Fairmont
Frank C. Haymond
Funeral services for Isiah Tenson set for today in Washington
Isiah Tenson who died Friday in Washington D C will have funeral services at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the North Side United Holy Church. The Rev O M McGue will officiate. He is survived by his mother Mrs Gertrude Tenson his wife Mrs Susie Mae Tenson a daughter Elizabeth three brothers Elbert Willie and Nathaniel and five sisters Elizabeth Shelton Mamie Rose Dorothy Mae Williams Mildre Dukes and Lavery Tenson. Pallbearers are John Collins Junior Remore Ed Dye Buck Hamlin Arnold Shoots and Fitz Simons. Flower bearers are Margaret Withers Rosa Brown Les Hubbard Irene Kirk Joan Stone and Maybelle Collins. Friends furnishing cars should be at the funeral home at 2 30. Burial will be in Oakgrove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isiah Tenson
Washington, D. C
North Side
Williams
Mildre Dukes
Lavery Tenson
Bluefield
John Collins
Junior Remore
Ed Dye
Buck Hamlin
Arnold Shoots
Fitz Simons
Margaret Withers
Rosa Brown
Les Hubbard
Irene Kirk
Joan Stone
Maybelle Collins
Oakgrove
Fourth class in the efficiency workshop tonight
The fourth session of the efficiency workshop is set for tonight at 8 o'clock at the Caro ne Seaieriniet Home on Bland Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carone Seaieriniet
Bland Stree
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Dr. Greenspon
Wytheville Livestock
Diann Taylor
Diana Taylor
Emmett Taylor
Littlesburg
Shelby Jean
Eloise
Samson Taylor
Wiley Lynch
F. M Berry
Wood Lawn
Mrs
Crete
William T. Morrison
Trusty
Welch News
War Price and Ration Board
Welch Briefs
JAP Airforce
Icinn
Eit ON
Oriental Bugs
G. S. Hagar
Federal Street
Dial
Charles Schuch
GOP
Cial
McDowell Project
Virginia
News of the Colored People
C. W. Tiffany
Lydia EB
Pinkham
Medici
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