Tojo’s War Record Patchwork Largely Unconvincing
Premier Tojo spoke before parliament addressing Japan’s war record and the reconstruction of greater East Asia. He glossed over military gaps, warned of homeland strain, and touted reliance on conquered lands to fuel industry and gain loyalty, while Allies’ attacks loom and UN plans lag.
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Tojo
Japan
Ina
Greater East Asia
Philippines
Burma
Manchukuo
Nanking
China
Theseland
Indo-China
Dutch East Indies
Britain
Tokyo
Pacific
Asia
United Nations
Point Pleasant Market Sells Half Its Capital Stock
Bartow Jones announced that he sold 50 percent of the Point Pleasant livestock market to J. A. Blain W. A. Lee and Rolfe Lee of Mason County and H. A. Austin of Jackson County. He did not reveal the purchase price. The market reported $1,137,000 in sales in 1942 after a $250,000 gross in the previous year.
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Point Pleasant
W. Va
Bartow Jones
J. A. Blain
W. A. Lee
Rolfe Lee
Mason County
H. A. Austin
Jackson County
Jones
Warrant Accuses Youths Of Torture
Huntington West Virginia June 16 three south Huntington boys were named in a warrant accusing them of torturing ten year old Jay Colliflower to show him how American prisoners were treated by the Japanese. Police say the mother brought one boy for questioning and arrangements were made to question the others. Jay was subjected to footed on broken glass and confined in a small room and is under medical care.
World strike idea appeals to Bluefield observer
O. T. Callaway advocates a global revolt against war and urges the rank and file to rebuke leaders who foment conflict. He cites biblical context, discusses human nature, and praises Bryan while noting a peaceful, coaliton-friendly stance.
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O.T
Bryan
Miss Sutton Returns to Grumman Duties on Long Island
Miss Margaret Sutton of New York returns to her duties with Grumman Aircraft on Long Island after a two and a half year visit home. She praises the Norfolk and Western railway for comfort and service. The note ends with local odds and ends about neighbors and a three legged chick inquiry.
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Margaret Sutton
New York
A. B. Sutton
Long Island
Sutton
Grummans Air Craft Department
Miss Sutton
Norfolk and Western Railway
Selectees To Be Served Lunches At Huntingtoon
The selectees leaving today for Huntington will be served hot lunches at 11 o'clock at John Steward church on Jones street. All the boys should be present. The Men’s Day program at John Stewart Methodist church invites laymen from city churches. Prof. Theodore Mahaffy of Bluefield State College will speak at 11.
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Huntingtoon
John Steward
Jones Street
John Stewart Methodist Church
Thedore Mahaffy
Department of Public Speaking
Bluefield State College
Elks Convention Delegates List Omitted T P Howard
The name of T P Howard was omitted from the list of delegates at the state convention of Elks in Charleston. Howard represents Gate City lodge 33 of this city.
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T. P. Howard
Convention of Elks
Charleston
Howard
Gate City
Elks Gate City Lodge to Meet for Officers Election
Gate City lodge 33 of Elks meets at Jones Street hall tonight at 8 o’clock for officer elections. Eureka Temple 349 to convene at 7 p m at Jones Street. John Stewart church circle 1 members to gather 9 30 this morning replacing 3 30 pm meeting. Community Prayer band to meet 8 pm at Elder J W Patersons home 407 Melcher Street.
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Gate City Lodge
of Elks
Jones Street Hall
Eureka Temple
Jones Street
Circle 1
John Stewart Church
J. W. Pasiterson
Melcher Street
Death of Marion Ford in Providence Hospital
Marion Ford of Giotto died at 1 30 yesterday in Providence hospital. He is survived by sister Mrs Magnolia Thomas and brother Oscar Ford, both of this city. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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Marion Ford
Giotto
Providence Hospital
Ford
Magnolia Thomas
Oscar Ford
Bluefield Girl Scouts Finish Red Cross Home Nursing Course
Bluefield Girl Scouts troop No. 1 completed a Red Cross home nursing course under Mrs T Lewis, earning eligibility for Red Cross certificates and scout badges. They advanced in crocheting macaroni weaving and first aid, aided the war effort with drives for books fats and war stamps, and will take a brief outdoor break led by Mrs Edward Dickerson with camp experience.
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Bluefield
Red Cross
T. Lewis
Edward Dickerson
Garden dusting demo set for Tuesday evening
A garden dusting demonstration on the north side was successful. Another demonstration will be held at 6 30 p m in the garden of Rev E T Browne 211 Filis street.
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E. T. Browne
Filis Street
Women’s Mission Society Meeting At A M E Zion Church
The Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary society meets today with Mrs Blake at the chapel Elnora Stevens Melcher Street at 3 30 Visitors are welcome.
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The
Women’s Home and
Foreign Missionary Society of Church
Woman's Night at W N H church auditorium program
The Missionary society of the W N H church sponsors a Woman's Night in the church auditorium this evening at 8 o'clock. The main address will be delivered by Mrs N L Whittico of Bluefield State.
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the Missionary Society of the
W. N. H. Church
N. L. Whittico
Bluefield State
Zion Travelers to furnish college and music event
The Zion Travelers will furnish college and music provisions as part of a public event. The public is invited to attend.
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Zion Travelers
In memory of Mrs Mable Roberson 1942 obituary note
In memory of our dear one Mrs Mable Roberson who departed this life June 17 1942. We mourn a loved one and recall her memory. Signed O E Roberson husband Geraldine daughter and H C Ridley parents. A fox rid s itself of fleas by holding wood in mouth while submerging in water and releasing it when fleas seek refuge on it.
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Bluefield
Ripley
Randolph Blackwell
Tulip Street
O.-T
Mitchell
Mr. Blackwell
Blackwell
Mable Roberson
Dr Edward Wroth Named Bishop Erie Episcopal Diocese
Oil City, Pa June 16 Dr Edward Pinkey Wroth of Trinity Memorial Church Warren Pa today was elected bishop of the Erie diocese succeeding Bishop John Chamberlain Ward who retired on June 1. Wroth was one of seven rectors nominated alongside Edward L Haines Malcolm D Naynard and Donald Frank Fenn. Born in Darlington Md he lived in Baltimore for many years and was educated at Trinity College and Virginia Seminary.
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Oil City
Edward Pinkey Wroth
Trinity Memorial Church
Warren
Erie Someone
John Chamberlain Ward
Wroth
Edward L. Haines
Louisville
Malcolm D. Naynard
Milwaukee
Donald Frank Fenn
Baltimore
Darlington
Trinity College
Virginia Seminary
Washington
Delivery Of Small Packages Curtailed In East
The Office of Defense Transportation bans retail delivery of items under 60 inches total length and girth or under five pounds in the eastern shortage area. Exemptions include milk bread bakery eggs fruits vegetables meat poultry laundry dry cleaning medical supplies and repair parts. The rule targets preserving gasoline for essential transportation amid non essential driving restrictions.
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Washington
Office of Defense Transportation
ODT
Heavy Income Tax Receipts Reported in West Virginia
Parkersburg West Virginia June 16 all exact figures were lacking Collector FP Roy Yoke reported that mail from federal income tax payers was four or five times heavier than during the second installment period a year ago. He said payments continued at an unprecedented pace attributing late receipts to the adoption of the pay as you go plan of collection.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Roy Yoke
West Virginia
Yoke
Aviation production cost in 1943 splits national income
In 1943 aviation production in the United States will cost about one-seventh of the estimated national income.
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U.S
Dr Greenspon Elected Head Of West Virginia Optometrists
Dr William Greenspon of Bluefield, longtime WV Optometric Association president, was re elected head of the state group at the 36th annual meeting in Parkersburg. Officers named include Gallagher Morgantown Fletcher Weston Combs Charleston and Orin in the third vice president role.
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William Greenspon
Bluefield
West Virginia Optometric Association
Parkersburg
Greenspon
Ee Gallagher
Morgantown
F. M. Fletcher
Weston
B. B. Combs
Charleston
Orin
Rehabilitation program aids thousands of rejected servicemen
Dr. Greenspon spoke at the assembly about the Optometry Extension program for army air forces and signal corps applicants. He noted thousands of visually handicapped men corrected into service branches and predicted postwar gains in industrial safety.
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E. Bell
Fairmont
Greenspon
Army Air Forces and
Signal Corps
Renshaw
Army and Navy
Ohio State University
Perdue University
Joseph_ to
Greenspor
Income up 29 percent in February 1943
Individual income for February 1943 totaled 1.428 billion dollars, a 29 percent rise from February 1942.
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T. F. Witten
Pearisburg
J. R. Neal
Bristol
Margaret Painter
Squire
T. A. Repass
Tazewell
Chester W. Pierce
J. M. Tanner
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Lover's Lane
Tanners
Woman's Society of Christian Service of
First Methodist Church
June Crockett
Skelton Scales
Quantico
Rocky Gap
C. B. Blankenship
Pahantas
Seneca Council
Odd Fellows Hall
Jack
Paul Peters
Jean
Ellen Jane
Lena Peters
E. V. Ite
Elkhorn
Sarah B. Williams
Russell Street
Sarah
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Telegraph
News of the Colored People Co. W. Tiffany
Telegraph Commercial Printing Co
Bland
Redmond
Girl Scouts
Missionary Meeting
Missionary Society
Oran Landing
Wilfred Hawkes
Columbus
Sgt
D. D. Gilbert
Philadelphia
Mr. O. E. Roberson
Hus
Geraldine
H. C. Ridley
Edward Wroth
Erie Episcopal Diocese
Vice Saeciie
Warlick “Formitore
Lynne Roberts
George Holmes
Raymond Walburn
J. Carrol
Nrish
Dorothy Peterson
Johnny Long & Band
Color Cartoon
Festeriog
Kenny Patricia Baker
Morison Belita
Irene Dare
Danny Shaw
Eugene Turner
Ted Fiorito
Celenial
Harold Peary
Jane Darwell
Hamilton
Seaos
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Riders OF the Northwest Mounted
Russel Hayden
Dub Taylor
Adele Mara
Bob Wills
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