Child Labor Violations Costly for WV Employers
Charleston June 17 West Virginia officials warn that any under 18 worker injured by an unscrupulous employer triggers costly court actions. Sattler cites more than $100,000 in damages in the past year and notes two notable cases a 15 year old hurt at a lumber firm and a 13 year old losing fingers at a meat shop.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Bankrell
Charles J. F. Sattler
Sattler
Sattler Id
Pro- Prietor
A.e
State Compensation Commission
A. E
Gays Attendance Will Be 200 At Veterans Meeting
Clarksburg West Virginia June 17 United Spanish War Veterans of West Virginia and its auxiliary expect about 200 delegates to attend annual sessions June 27 to 29. Commander Marvin says several national officers will likely be present. Opening ceremonies include registration and a memorial service with business sessions on the 28th and 29th concluding the event.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
F. C. Marvin
United Spanish War Veterans of
West Virginia
West Virginia Crops Respond To Heat And Growth
West Virginia crops show rapid improvement as heat and adequate moisture aid growth reports from the U S weather bureau Parkersburg station. Corn planting near completion with favorable conditions for vigorous development. truck farms and victory gardens begin producing. potatoes described as very bright. Temperatures exceed normals across the state with heavy rainfall in the south and light to moderate amounts in the north.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
U. S
West Virginia
Farm Income In West Virginia Rises In March
West Virginia farm income in March rose about 55 percent from the prior year, boosting first quarter earnings to 13.642 million dollars. March income reached 5.073 million, up from 3.277 million a year earlier, with 9.753 million in the first quarter of 1942.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Cooperative Crop Reporting Service
Wreckage Cleared After 10 Car Derailment Near Moundsville
Wreckage from a 10 car derailment near Natrum 16 miles south of Moundsville West Virginia was cleared today by Baltimore and Ohio crews. No injuries were reported as repairs proceeded and trains were detoured via Fairmont while investigators probed the cause.
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Moundsville
W. Va
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Natrum
Homes Damaged By Cloudburst In West Virginia
Four dwellings were moved from foundations and several homes flooded when a cloudburst sent 10 Mile creek out of its banks near Mannington and Wallace in Harrison county. Five wooden bridges on secondary roads were washed out but will be repaired by tomorrow.
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Mannington
W. Va
Here
Wallace
Harrison County
State Road Commission
No Petit Jurors Summoned for Barbour County Term
Philippi West Virginia June 17 manpower shortage delays jury trials. No petit jurors were summoned for the present term of Barbour county circuit court and all cases needing a jury trial were continued to the next term.
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Philippi
W. Va
Nopetit
Barbour County Circuit Court
De Gaulle and Giraud Unite Wartime French Command
In Algiers on June 17 the French committee for national liberation met to resolve war time unity issues. It reorganized armed forces and command under De Gaulle and Giraud and agreed on majority voting for decisions. The body also studied a consultative assembly to voice public opinion in absence of a legislative branch.
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Algiers
French Committee For National Liberation
Charlies de Gaulle
Henri Giraud
Consultative Assembly
Giraud
de Gaulle
West Virginians Among 128 Soldiers Killed in Action
The War Department released a list naming two West Virginians among 128 soldiers killed in action. Glenn J. Eichelberger of Morgantown was killed in the North African theater, and Tech. 4th grade John Freeland of Terra Alta died in the North American area.
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Washington
West
Service Flag Dedication At Alexandria Methodist Church
A special service will be held at Alexandria Methodist Church in Bishop Virginia on Sunday at 11 AM to dedicate a service flag presented by Warren Crockett of Bristol. About 125 stars will grace the flag including two Gold Stars for Walter Beavers Jr and Willie Rutherford.
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Alexandria Methodist Church
Bishop
United States
Warren Crockett
Bristol
Walter Beavers, Jr
Walter Beavers
Africa
Willie Rutherford
Neil
James Rutherford
North Carolina
Glamour Fades as 1500 Meter Duel Sets Pace at Nationals
New York June 17. Sweden's Gunder Haage, facing Greg Rice in the 5000 meters, heads a reduced field for the 1500-meter run at the National A A A Track and Field championships. The race, still a strong draw, features veterans Gil Dodds and Don Burnham as favorites, with Haage aiming to threaten the world record of 3 45 8 and the meet mark of 3 47 89 remaining within reach if Dodds maintains peak speed over the distance.
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New York
Sweden
Gunder Haege
Greg Rice
Haegee
Haege- Rice
Glenn Cunnieham
Gil Dodds
Boston A. A
Don
Haegg
Walter Mehi
Dodds
Burnham
Mehi
Group Colored Selectees Headed to Huntington for Examinations
Colored selectees of local board No. 1 Mercer county left Bluefield yesterday at noon for final examinations today and those inducted will return for a 14 day furlough. Alexander Jr named group leader with Augustus Davidson as assistant leader. Luncheon served at John Stewart Memorial church. After furlough inductees go to Fort Thomas Ky for duty. Other group members listed including Pvt Edward Palmer visiting parents and entering OTS at Fort Benning. Gleaners Choral Club meets 7:30 p.m. at Scott Street Church.
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Mercer County
Rupert Cliff Young
Clifford White
Stelis Murchison
Edward Prenton Blair
James Edward Taylor
Warren Casey
Percy Robinson
Clarence Oliver Baumbardner
George Washington Bowles, Jr
Columbus
Choir Urged to Attend Rehearsal Today at 3:30
The choir is urged to attend a 3:30 rehearsal as they plan to render music for Father’s Day. Rev H Harriston of Piedmont district presidency visited the area and attended the revival at Jones Street Christian Church led by Rev Thomas Brooks. Circle 3 of John Stewart Church meets at 8 p.m. at 115 Alien Street with Mrs H Morrison hosting and Mrs L Hedrick as guest speaker. Pfc Ira T Finney son of Mr and Mrs William Finney of 211 Young Street Bluefield is among the first Negro students to graduate from the radio operators and mechanic course at Scott Field I parent radio school.
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5. H. Harriston
Piedmont District Convention
Jones Street Christian Church
Thomas Brooks
John Stewart Church
H. L. Morrisson
Alien Street
L. W. Hedrick
Ira Thomas Finney
William Finney
Young Street
Bluefield
Scott Field
Army
I Forces Technical Training Command
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Rommel
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Angel Island
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America
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Retri Pepsi-Cola Company
Long,island City, N
Pupsi-Cola Bottiang CO
Princeton
News of the Colored People
W. Tiffany
Huntington
Edward Palmer
J. Palmer
Palmer
Officers Training School
Fort Benning, Ga
Genoa
Gleaners Choral Club
Scott Street Church
The
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OG 'Si
Bluefield Produce & Provision
Kellogg's
A&p
EIN
Red Cross
Norfolk
Eeug Sinter
Ha Wallheyy
Rene Far Tren PE Orne
California
Florida
Texas
Georgia
Octagon Laundry
Ohio
Morton
Carnation
Freeman’s Fruit Market
Bland and Corner
Mcculloch Ave
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Bernardin
Marvel Bread
Jane Parker
White House
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Lona
Borden’s Hemo
RED Circle
BOKAR
Oxydol
P & G Soap
Camay Soap
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Crisco
Zile
Levse
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