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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1941
Page
1
British and Free French forces advance toward Damascus with the capital in sight as French counter actions stall along the coast toward Beirut. Reuters and AP report air support and ground assaults intensifying, Mezze airport captured, and French forces exhausted after a 12 day battle.
West Virginia public utility valuations for 1941 rise by 70.6 million dollars with railroads leading the increase. The board of public works fixes the tax base at 661.343 million. Chesapeake and Ohio, Norfolk and Western, and Virginian railroads drive tangible property increases while Baltimore and Ohio remains at 77.8 million dollars. Governor Neely and the board declined comment on final totals, noting possible inequities in railroad valuations and awaiting full review.
Soldiers reported clashes near the Mezze airport about 72 miles south west of Damascus on the central front. British and French forces were said to bomb coastal areas north of Sidon as part of attacks along the line toward Beirut.
A defendant faced involuntary manslaughter charges following the death of Mee Wincee 21 of Salt Rock. The accused pleaded ready today and Common Pleas Judge H. Clay Worth deferred sentencing until July 11.
June 19 report from Wwton cites Neville Miller president of the National Association of Broadcasters warning that radio stations face FCC licenses and heavy controls. He says stations are in a fearful state of mind and close to censorship as FCC rules drive network relations.
The defense mediation board failed to secure industry wide talks with the International Woodworkers of America as employers reject the plan. The dispute affects the Puget Sound lumber industry with about 22,000 workers and some 50 mills involved.
The House Ways and Means Committee tentatively approved a sweeping tax bill on June 19, proposing a major increase in taxes. It would raise individual income taxes to start at 5 percent with higher brackets and would also raise corporate levies, aiming to more than double current collections. The measure, chaired by Representative Doughton, signals a landmark shift in federal taxation policy.
Washington tax data shows proposed rates under law 4400 for different income groups. The table lists amounts paid by married and single individuals with varying exemptions and income levels, illustrating shifts under the new plan.
The United States seized the Italian steamship Clara of 6131 gross tons at Savannah Georgia as part of wartime measures to reallocate oil tankers and manpower. Repairs will be completed at Savannah before dry docking at Newport News Virginia. The move follows questions over inspection laws and seaport controls amid national defense concerns.
West Virginia marks 78th birthday on June 20 with statewide closings while the 201st Infantry at Fort Benjamin Harrison plans West Day events in Indiana attended by three congressmen. Capitol offices stay open except at the governor’s department heads to clear routine before Boston trip.
London reports June 19 that diplomatic observers see increasing signs of war between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union. Mobilization rumors spoke of troops along the Moscow to Leningrad line and a drawn Baltic to Black Sea front. Romania’s Bessarabia claim is viewed as a potential spark amid tensions and a falling accord.
San Francisco reports that Evelita Juanita Spinelli, once part of Detroit's Purple Gang, sits on death row at San Quentin awaiting execution by gas chamber for the murder of a gang member. Warden Clinton Duffy notes Spinelli's calm stance and claims of peace with God as the date approaches. Other gang members, including Mike Simeone, were convicted in related killings tied to the 1940 Sacramento River murder case.
Rush Holt former U S senator from Washington and Miss Helen Froelich were married at the bride’s parents’ home in Gridley on June 19. The Rev Willard Lyon of Gary Indiana and Rev Ralph Everroud of Gridley assisted. Holt’s brother in law, a former senator, served as best man.
Washington June 19 Interior Secretary Ickes says a gasoline ration card system is among measures considered to ease the oil shortage. An emergency conference of about 100 representatives from the oil industry pressed for united effort to defend democracy. Leon Henderson urged refiners and dealers to avoid price increases without production management consultation.
Berlin reports the Turkish German non aggression treaty hailed as a triumph equal to a military victory. Adolf Hitler received the Turkish envoy with a written message from President Inonu as German advances in North Africa continued. The pact is seen as edging English influence from the Balkans and near east and securing Turkey’s stance in the war.
June 19, Helsinki reports Finland on war footing with reserves called up and officers promoted to regular ranks. A presidential decree speeds cadet graduation and commissioning, and rail travel is restricted to aid troop movement. Foreboding of inevitable conflict grows as government orders defense measures Billy.
Northern soft coal producers and the United Mine Workers union signed a two year wage agreement providing vacations with pay and wage increases for miners in the northern Appalachian fields. The agreement makes permanent temporary boosts raising the day rate from six to seven dollars and increases on a tonnage basis, following negotiations that began in March.
Berlin reports Germany demands the United States close its consulates in Germany Norway Holland Belgium Luxembourg occupied France Greece and other areas by July 15. American Express offices and personnel in Germany face closure. Italy may follow. The move mirrors Roosevelt actions against German media and services in the United States.
Rome orders the United States to withdraw its entire consular staff from Italian soil and reserves the right to close the American Express offices in Italy. The move mirrors Germany’s action and follows Washington’s demand to close all U S posts abroad. The action targets southern ports and Palermo, disrupting diplomatic presence amid rising tensions.
Jackson Mississippi June 19 Circuit Judge J F Barbour found Major Frederick Sullens editor of the Jackson Daily News in contempt of court. He was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 15 days in jail for editorial comment on a recent law enforcement drive.
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