Nazis Reinforce Divisions in France Ahead of War Anniversary
London reports substantial German reinforcements in France as the Nazi high command faces the approaching second anniversary of the German invasion of the Soviet Union. Estimates place German troop strength in France rising to about 44 divisions with observers noting continued Allied Mediterranean movements. Separate items note missing in action reports from Wellsburg West Virginia and U S wartime production costs in the 1943 budget.
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Russia
Soviet Union
Syria
Mediterranean
Aegean
Gibraltar
la Linea
Spain
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Pravda
Washington
Joseph D. Coss
Willet L. Coss
Wellsburg
W. Va
West
County Miners Idle Amid Contract Fight
All county coal miners stayed idle as a walkout began Saturday leaving about one third off duties and less than 1000 still at work by night. J Thomas, N W railway superintendent, said county coal moved through Weller yard last night. J G McFall, Jewell Ridge union leader, predicted a quick return under government ownership. Local operators offered no comment.
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J . Thomas
Buchanan ¢Givisions
N. & W. Railway
Weller Yard
J. G. McFall
Jewell Valley Mines
Jewell Ridge Coal Corporation
Fraternal Bodies To Hold Joint Meet In Grundy
A joint session of the O I O F and the Rebeccas in Grundy is set for Saturday. Buchanan county officer Oda Fellows will preside over the installation of new officers at Grundy lodge I O O F No 17.
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Buchanan County
Oda
Grundy
Rebeccas
Grundy Lodge
L. V. Buchanan
Village lodge officers named in partial list
The text lists officers and financial committee members including N. M. Buchanan Cecil Davis vice president L. E. recording secretary L. V. Buchanan treasurer and others with a whip named Esay Farmer.
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N. M. Buchanan
Pees Crane
Cecil Davis
Grend
L. E. Er
L. V. Buchanan
Finncial
L A Buchanan
Esay Farmer
Grundy Merchants Agree to Earlier Summer Closings
Most Grundy merchants will close at 6 pm in summer with Wednesday hours at 1 pm. During the Fourth of July week all stores close Monday July 5 but will not close on Wednesday. One store declined participation citing morning access and customer convenience.
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Grundy
Wage Board approves five cent raise for Ohio line workers
Huntington report says the War Labor Board approved a five cent hourly wage increase retroactive to January 36 for 140 operators and other Ohio lines connected with the Bus Co. The action affects wages across listed teams and routes as part of wartime labor standards.
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Huntington
W. Va
The
War Labor Board
Ohio
Teames
Nea
Death of Salvation Army sergeant major in Wheeling
Mrs. Neva Whittaker Healey aged 68 died from injuries after a fall in Wheeling West Virginia. She served as a sergeant major in the Salvation Army for 37 years.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Neva Whittaker Healey
Salvation Army
Ration Calendar Overview and End-Season Notes
The document lists ration items like meat stamps J N and fruit stamps K L M valid through July 7 and other goods with varying expiry dates. It notes restrictions such as fuel rationing and bans on pleasure driving, plus anticipated next season applications projected for late this month.
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Samah
Jobhunters Reminded To Obtain Statement Of Availability
Charleston West Virginia June 21 job hunters were reminded they must secure a statement of availability from the nearest U S Employment Service office before leaving home to seek work elsewhere. Officials warned that releases from employers do not suffice and that some inquiries waste time and war effort.
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Charleston
W. Va
West
Regulations on travel and work for essential activities
The text states that nonessential workers must declare availability when leaving their home town for work. Essential workers may move to another essential job only with an employer release or a statement from the employment service, per the regulation noted.
Parkersburg Flier Killed In Crash
Ensign James W. Turner 22 a Parkersburg, West Virginia native dies in training flight crash at Melbourne Naval Air Station. Turner son of Mr and Mrs Francis F Turner formerly of Parkersburg was a Marietta college graduate attached to Melbourne NAS.
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Melbourne
Fla
James W. Turner
USNR
Francis F. Turner
26Th Street
Parkersburg
W. Va
Turner
Marietta College
Melbourne Naval Air Station
Memorial service held at station amid sea life notes
A memorial service was conducted at the station as experts note sea otters can dive to depths of about 300 feet when pursued by whales and sea lions.
Soldier Charlie Jenkins Returns From Army
From where I sit a soldier stopped to help with a car key issue and turned out to be Charlie Jenkins of Elm Street. He’s fifteen pounds heavier and tanner after six months in the Army and defends soldiers enjoying a beer. The 194% Brewing Industry Foundation West Virginia Committee notes beer sold in good clean places with Army support.
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Charlie Jenkins
Elm Street
Arti
Charlie
Brewing Industry Foundation
West Virginia
T. GC McKinles
Kanawha Valley
Charleston
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