Navy officers interview 10 applicants for commissions
Representatives of the office of naval procurement at Richmond interview and classify 10 applicants for commissions. The officers will determine acceptances or rejections and notify those called for duty. They may receive a Senior Lieutenancy and handle public relations. The party traveled from Charleston to Hillcrest for interviews, completing a tour of the state.
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Sens
Office of Naval Procurement
Richmond
Hillstiei
Charleston
British RAF Big Bomber Raid Hits Bremen Base
Royal Air Force delivered a major attack on Bremen with over 1,000 bombers from all commands. The mission aimed to cripple Germany's resource base while Allied naval and air operations pressed in the Libyan and eastern theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kharkov
North Sea
Royal Air Force
Bremen
Cologne
Germany
Russians Halt Nazi Offensives In Fierce Frontline Actions
Soviet communique reports six enemy raiders killed with no Soviet losses in a ground clash near Moscow and Kalinin. Germans suffer heavy casualties in Sevastopol and Kharkov operations while Soviet artillery repels multiple assaults and inflicts significant enemy vehicle losses as allied aid routes brace for entry.
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Moscow
Ussians
Battle for Egypt Edges Toward Fresh Clashes Near Matruh
Cairo reports rapid new clashes forming between British forces and Rommel’s total of German and Italian units less than 200 miles from Matruh as Tobruk air raids press Rommel’s supply lines. The 8th Army steadies on a 40 mile front while Rommel’s main thrust aims along the coast. The outcome hinges on whether Egypt can be held.
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Erman
Britain
East
Persia
Fayot
Africa
Europe
Asie
Hemis- Matruh
Alexandria
Egypt
Ninth Army
Leatine Anciens
Les
Desert
Cairo
Army Air Force
Tobruk
Rommel
Atal
Matruh
Willa
Tara
Eighth Army
Meditteranesn
Matrur
Deaths and funerals listing Bloch child and Hammond
Joseph Michael Bloch eight year old son of Sidney and Mrs Bloch of Pocahontas died at Bluefield sanitarium after a long illness born September 18 1933 survived by parents and sister funeral at First Methodist Pocahontas with several pastors assisting burial Monte Vista cemetery flower bearers from Westminster groups. William E Hammond 70 Mount Union Pa father of Major Hammond died of heart disease survived by wife daughter and son. master Hammond stationed at Wright Field Dayton Ohio funeral plans by Mrs Jackson Hammond and son Pred Troy will leave this
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Joseph Michael Bloch
Sidney Bloch
Pocahontas
Bluefield Sanitarium
Jonelia
First Methodist Church
C. G. Gunn
Westminster Church
Sones
W. R. Smith Jr
Princeton
G. W. Collins
Bluefield
Monte Vista Cemetery
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Wilbur Bible Class
Westminster
Harry
Hawkins Funeral
William EE. Hammond
William E. Hammond
Mount Union
A. Hammond
East River Avenue
John Hammond
Ambridge
Purman A. Bowman
Master Hammond
Wright Pield
Deyton
Ohio
Hammond
Jackson A. Hammond
Troy
American torpedo boats join Libyan front defense
Four Speedy American-built motor torpedo boats arrive in Alexandria to reinforce the naval fleet. The axis advance remains south of the coastal road beyond naval gun range. The boats, capable of speeds near 45 knots, promise valuable actions against Axis craft as Tobruk endures heavy shelling and bombing while evacuations continue. They have already sunk three enemy vessels off Libya.
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Larry U. S
Alexandria
Egypt
Pngish
Tobruk
Libya
Laymen to Meet Sunday Afternoon
A mass meeting of laymen is set for Sunday at 2 PM. The group will discuss projects including work in Camps, Jails, County homes, and hospitals.
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W Ork
Ero
Prior Terms Imposed in Keystone Liquor Case
Clarence Saunders of Keystone received a two year sentence on a tax evasion liquor charge. Don Tellis was acquitted on the same charge. Arnold Ernest Church of Wyoming County was discharged after a not guilty verdict. Two Keystone residents, Helen Alberta and Mary Lee Saunders, were sentenced to two years in federal prison for violating the federal liquor statute. James William Jarrett pleaded guilty and was sent to a reform school in Ashland. William Jarrett, 17, was placed in custody for the open delinquency act until age 21. Thomas Blankenship of Litwar was found guilty of evading the draft and sentenced to one year and one day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Saunders
Cinder Bottom
Keystone
Don Tellis
Arnold Ernest Church
Wyoming County
Ars
United States District Court
Moore
Helen Alberta
Mary Lee Saunders
Alderson
James William Jarrett
Thorpe
Ashland
William Jarrett
Ie Ae Ae
Thomas Blankenship
Litwar
Canedy
Gener
Costa Rica Land Use Shown in Widespread Small Holdings
A WEWS report notes that about eighty percent of Costa Rica's cultivated land is held in small parcels. The pattern suggests widespread small-scale farming across the country, reflecting land tenure dynamics and rural livelihoods.
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Costa Rica
Ec Bieameen
Miners face mass layoff in coal fields across states
West Virginia Kentucky and Virginia miners expect 100 percent shutdowns in New River Pocahontas Tug River Logan Greenbrier and Big Sandy regions with several firms not members of the Southern Producers group. Some operators may allow a one day vacation while fines from a captive mine strike are discussed. A large youth conference for the Disciples of Christ enrolls 106 students the largest in the college’s history.
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Ducers
Kenawha
New River
Pocahontas
Tug River
Logan
Greenbrier Fields
West Virginia
Harlan, Hazard
Big Sandy
Kentucky
Virginia
Educers
Edward Burke
Nebraska
Southern
Oncom
Ashington
UMWA
John L. Lewis
Donald Nelson
Abeduction Board
Howard Gray
Bituminous Coal Division
Seais
Disiples of Christ
Chesapeake
Owens
United States
Disciples of Christ
Young Peoples
Banquet Highlights So We Wa Young People Event
A banquet evening features the annual So We Wa Young People gathering at Bluefield College for the fifth consecutive year. The event showcases activities and plans associated with So We day and the college enrollment context.
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Ayerence
Bluefield College
City and Coalfield Items Show Roanoke Visit Plans
Roanoke in town schedule outlined with monthly appearances. Advertisements promote hotel access and quick postcard orders, noting a P. O. Box address and telephone contact. Fashion ads highlight sport frocks at 98 cents and washable coats and skirts in white gabardine from Pretwell's with phone 334.
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Harry Haffen
Roanoke
P. O
Pretwell's
Fires Flare Showcases Massive Air War Activity
Report notes 52 planes as the peak in a historic air action with estimates suggesting over 1,040 aircraft participated. The text references Cologne Essen and Bremen industry including submarine production and sea raider aircraft, implying large scale maintenance and wartime activity in western Germany alongside Russia.
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Deachsmag Werke
Focke-Wulf
Condor
Pers
Britain
Cologne
Essen
Bremen
Eaeent
Actios
Russia
Japanese raid inflicts heavy damage on allied bases and ship
The communique reports two probable hits on the ship's bridge amid heavy anti aircraft fire. Eighteen Japanese bombers attacked Port Moresby, Port Moresby air bases sustaining limited damage. MacArthur's headquarters say six to ten enemy planes were shot down and four allied planes were lost with two pilots rescued.
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Port Moresby
New Guinea
MacArthur
Royal visit logs engage US troops with field tests
The king and queen watch American soldiers demonstrate battlefield skills at a Northern Ireland post. Sergeant Irvin Dawson of Benton Arkansas confirms carrying a full butcher knife set in the field while Sergeant William R. Wright of Anderson Indiana boasts a 240 foot pontoon bridge capable of bearing tanks in an hour. The royal party plans luncheon served by Staff Sergeants Allyn Wilson and Wilbert J. Spelier as Maj. Gen. Russell Hartle oversees meals with officers and men.
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Irvin
Dawson
Benton
Ark
William R. Wright
Anderson
Ind
Allyn Wilson
Pocatello
Ida
Wilbert J. Spelier
Dayton
Russell P Hartie
Northern Ireland
Consumers Program To Be Broadcast
A consumers program will be broadcast over NBC Saturday between 12 15 and 12 30. Material on the consumers bulletin is now available at the Young Women’s Christian Association rooms. The program has been prepared by the public relations ace of the Y for Persons interested in the paw plan.
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NBC
Young Women's Christian Association Rooms
Victory stamps sale kicks off in Bluefield stores
The Norfolk and Western whistle marks the July campaign Retailers for Victory and whiteout outline. From noon to 12 15 stores suspend merchandise as stamps go on sale in Bluefield during July with booths planned and volunteers coordinating grocers and local groups.
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Victory
Norfolk and Western Railroad
Bluefield
Sidney Tucker
P. T. Saunders
Mercer County Food Dealers Association
East End
Charlies Tate
Roy Lyle
South Bluefield
Lee Wright
War Chest Drive Nears Bluefield Goal
War Chest Drive in Bluefield has reached 14400 in yesterday afternoon’s tally, just 1000 short of the goal. General chairman Herbert Markle praised public response and solicitors work, urging every citizen to contribute and promising to push to surpass the top. He noted some groups have incomplete canvasses but expects the remaining funds to be raised today and tomorrow.
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Bluefield
Herbert Markle
Markle
Eral
Bomber Tactics Describe Sea Attacks and Carrier Threats
The text outlines bomber roles in naval warfare with torpedo bombers forcing ship sinkings and dive and heavy bombers attacking remaining vessels. It notes carriers may have to fight without shore support and stresses torpedo planes’ vulnerability to fighters and anti-aircraft fire, yet implies success if a few aircraft penetrate defenses.
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Weer
Noted Speech Urges More Production for War Effort
The speaker asserts continued need for increased production and warns against overconfidence. He states figures show progress but insists Americans must push harder to supply the Axis with less aid and comfort. He vows ongoing efforts and greater output.
Beer Parlor at Roseville Robbed
Sheriff Sam Lambert investigated the Wednesday night robbery of Mitchell Brothers beer parlor in Roseville. The owners estimated $20 to $25 stolen from pinball and nickelodeon machines, two cases of beer, about a dozen cartons of cigarettes, and a pried door with a brace used on the lock. No clue had been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Lambert
Mitchell Brothers Beer Parlor
Roseville
Iere
Club Maintains License Service for 1942-43 Plates
Miss Pearl Brammer, secretary of the local automobile club, notes the club again runs the license service as an authorized agent of the state road commission. Motorists have four days to secure 1942-43 plates. present plate numbers must be provided. Current plates expire June 30 with no extensions.
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Pearl Brammer
Automobile Club
State Road Commission
P. T. A. Aids Registration For Sixth Selective Service
Thirty six members of various Parent-Teacher associations in Bluefield will serve as registrars for the fifth selective service registration on Tuesday June 30 from 7 am to 9 pm. Registration is for men turning eighteen on or before June 30 who have not registered and are under sixty five. Registered at the municipal building and Ramsey school.
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Bluefield
Ramsey School
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