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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1941
Page
1
MOSCOW August report from Evidsy notes holding in center as authorities push the line of safe, normal life. The bulletin references Earth’s fifth president and the tense stance around Leningrad amid ongoing political messaging.
Berlin reports seven Russian divisions annihilated on the northern front and a Red Army force cut off near Lake Peipus destroyed. Nazi claims of success continue across a 1500 mile battle line as German command says isolated Red Army segments are being chewed up. Propaganda minister Goebbels hints the campaign may reach a decision, with Berlin circles expecting a great Nazi victory. Please turn in Page 7, Col 7.
Representative grocers in 30 West Virginia municipalities will aid the profiteering committee by reporting basic food prices through weekly questionnaires analyzed by the consumers' research division. The price check will cover wholesale and retail quotations, with the division forwarding any cases of rapid price rises.
British bombers raid Finland after Arctic forays, hitting Petsamo oil storage and warehouses. Fleet air arm then dives on German supply ships off Kirchenes and targets a sea train, in line with Churchill policy to strike the enemy wherever found.
New York July 31 The will of Emile Pfizer head of Charles Pfizer and company Inc was probated and bequeathed sums up to 4000 to 244 employees. Twenty four received 4000 each and grants of 254 went to 108 others.
Report notes Nazi propaganda boasting of Leningrad’s fall, while Berlin presses that Leningrad would soon surrender. It cites Soviet and Allied activity, including Hopkins in Moscow, as possible factors shaping Berlin’s stance and counterclaims. Rostrum hints at a Western pressure angle as planes target German holdings.
Secretary Ickes announced a territorial gasoline blackout for Atlantic Seaboard states from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. seven days a week starting August 3 to ease an eastern fuel shortage. The action targets 100,000 service stations and relies on industry enforcement with possible rationing looming.
Washington July S1 imi Charges of New Dest prodigality and waste end demands for reduction in non defense expenditures marked nearly five hours of desultory house debate today on the new 835,202,000 tax bill. Only about four dozen representatives on the floor as discussion touched on appropriations. Rep Cooper Tenn said time to discuss expenditures is when appropriations bills are up not when tax bills are before the house. Chairman Poughton of the ways and means committee noted agreement with the need to cut spending but said appropriations already made must be funded by tax measures. Please turn to Page 3 Tol 13.
Vice President Wallace in Burlington July dedicates a giant powder plant and urges readiness for war and a stronger effort for lasting peace. He frames an axis of democracy linking free peoples and notes many Germans oppose Kaiser era and Prussian aggression.
Ottawa July 31 Prime Minister Mackenzie King told a delegation representing strikers at the HamItter National Steel Car plant that consideration can be given to representations by the employer while a strike is in progress in the government controlled plant.
In San Francisco on July 21 crews faced multiple libel and breach of contract actions against the Japanese liner Tatuta Mam. Reports say the case may escalate beyond the liner’s infamous six day cruise near the California coast.
President Roosevelt created an economic defense board with broad powers to coordinate and develop policies for protecting U S economic relations amid the Axis war. Vice President Wallace chairs the board with key cabinet members and the attorney general, plus about 20 allied agencies. The panel will advise the president, coordinate defense efforts, develop integrated programs, study postwar reconstruction, and review related legislation.
The Japanese government issued a sweeping note of formal apology for the USS Tutuila bombing, promising indemnities and guarantees against further attacks. President Roosevelt accepted the note as satisfactory, closing the incident, while Admiral Nomura conveyed the remarks in Washington after talks with Sumner Welles.
The senate debated a bill to boost pay for army draftees and aidesmen serving beyond a year. Critics warned it could keep soldiers in federal service indefinitely. AEF prospects were discussed as Sen. Thomas pushed administration support while Sen. Clark opposed, signaling the measure may not pass this week.
Philadelphia July 31. British aid cargo ship sabotaged at the pier while loaded with war materials. Report says boilers and oil tanks damaged in a maneuver causing an FBI inquiry. Former American freighter turned over to Great Britain for wartime transport was involved.
BLUEFIELD July 31 The West Virginia CIO closed its four day meeting amid praise for the Democratic administration and criticism of federal officials. Wheeling was awarded the 198% meeting by 3 votes over Clarksburg Parkersburg Logan Beckley and Huntington. Eight vice presidents were elected along with Secretary Treasurer Harry Norrington. The eight reelected vice presidents include Pat Mingarelle and A Jenkins with other names listed. President John B Easton was also reelected.
South Charleston prepares for the new Catholic church nearing completion with Fr O Reilly in charge. Pews were installed yesterday and electrical wiring will be finished next week. The church will be formally dedicated by Most Rev Swint in Wheeling. The rectory will move into it.
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