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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1942
Page
1
The RAF bomber command aims to send up to 2,000 planes in a single night as part of a plan to mount about 30,000 raiding bombers over Germany each month. Aerial raids target Essen and other German targets while fighters harry Luftwaffe facilities across the channel.
Washington reports that plans to cut gasoline for eastern motorists before July 15 may precede nationwide limits. If nationwide rationing is approved the basic weekly allotment could fall below four gallons per motorist. Eastern non essential drivers might retain three gallons weekly if the plan is vetoed. OPA studies hinge on about 2 889 miles per year for non essential use, with the current plan running to July 1.
A historical analysis discusses how British bombing of Germany could affect German morale and Hitler's war effort against Russia. It contrasts Britain’s endurance in 1940 with potential German responses, including a possible defensive shift and intensified raids on England. It notes strategic risks to German fronts and the use of intruder air operations to disrupt Allied plans along the European coast.
Cairo reports nine day Libyan battle turning into a brutal struggle over ground and supplies. British Eighth Army and German Africa Korps push toward Ain el Gazala Bir Hacheim line, Rommel aims to renew westward supply while Allied raids disrupt German rear lines and threaten Tobruk’s fate.
Washington June 3 by a near unanimous vote the House passed three resolutions declaring war on Bulgaria Hungary and Rumania sending them to the Senate. Only Rep Jeannette Rankin opposed the first declaration while Japan vote was marked present on Germany and Italy. The measures followed Roosevelt's request and come after six such declarations since December 7.
Washington June 8 AP CIO President Philip Murray defied demands from United Mine Workers leaders, saying John L Lewis seems hell bent on creating national confusion and discontent. The CIO board backed Murray, condemning Lewis policies as dangerous to workers worldwide while separating UMW leadership from its rank and file.
Governor M M Neely and Attorney General W B Wysong filed libel declarations seeking damages of 62500 and 200000 respectively against publisher Walter E Clark and the Charleston Daily Mail and the Charleston Mall association. They cite articles alleging official misconduct and seeking to damage their reputations.
Lord Louis Mountbatten, head of the British Commandos, arrived in Washington for consultations with American military leaders. The visit is tied to discussions on possible new strikes against Germany in continental Europe and coordination with U S defense planners.
Navy reports three Japanese cruisers in the Bay of Bengal near India sunk seven Allied merchant ships including one U S vessel. Simultaneous losses from Atlantic torpedo attacks raise daily Allied sinkings. survivors recount heavy shelling and near total destruction of ships.
Walter Virgil Ross of Bluefield filed his candidacy for the Democratic renomination for member of the house of delegates. The vacancy follows the death of Judge Joan M. McGrath. Ross had been considered a possible candidate for Mercer county criminal court but remains focused on the primary in August with the general election in September.
Raymond J. Funkhouser, Republican U.S. Senate candidate from West Virginia, will speak at the West Virginian hotel ballroom tomorrow at 5 45 p.m. He is touring the southern part of the state this week and spoke in Beckley this evening on political issues and the American way of life.
William L. Batt of the War Production Board warned that 1942 and 1943 could see temporary shutdowns at shipyards and ammunition lines due to copper and brass shortages. The 10 million ton steel expansion program may be cut by 29 to 35 percent as metal remains scarce, forcing industry to patch existing machinery while new plants await materials.
A representative meeting of committeemen and the public in four counties Mercer McDowell Raleigh and Wyoming discussed payroll allotment and bank draft plans for selling war stamps and bonds. Bernard Payne deputy administrator outlined setup activities and urged payroll deductions to meet quotas including Mercer’s $260 100 target.
Two Japanese air raids hit Dutch Harbor Alaska within six hours. Four bombers and about 15 fighters attacked at 6 a.m. causing warehouse fires and a few casualties. A second raid occurred later with few details available.
Japanese reinforcements push toward Chuhsien in western Chekiang as Chinese defenses resist a full scale assault. The city lies near the central Hang trunk line. capture would sever a major segment while Tokyo reports city in flame from bombing and river crossings near the outskirts.
General MacArthur announced Japanese submarines attacked two small cargo ships 35 miles east of Sydney and a third vessel 225 miles south. Allied bombers hit Rabaul New Britain starting large fires in wharf and camp areas.
Russians, inspired by British raids on the Rhineland, intensify bombing of German airfields on the Soviet front. Dispatches say eleven planes were destroyed on the ground and another damaged while trying to take off on the Leningrad front as Red fighters clashed.
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