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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1944
Page
5
The Charleston Gazette reports Postmaster General Walker urges early planning for gifts to overseas service personnel. Mailings begin Sept 15 and end by Oct 15. parcels must weigh under five pounds and fit 5 by 36 inches, with addresses on box and wrapper. Use sturdy containers and clearly mark Christmas parcel. avoid perishables, toxic or inflammable items.
In Wilmington California a Wave from Morrison Tennessee christened a naval transport at a shipyard after being urged by Pipe-fitter Thomas Jenkins. Seaman Teo Lelancette stood nearby as the yacht name and event were celebrated with champagne.
veteran clown Thomas O Connor known as Toto leaves Hartford for Chicago to rejoin the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey troupe after years of fame across two continents. the famed performer, reportedly burned in a mishap, continues to be a central figure in circus lore.
Merrill's Marauders reinforced and still operating in Burma under Gen. Frank Merrill who remains in India as Stilwell's representative. The health-related reassignment followed an inquiry into morale during Myitkyina fighting. Stilwell, Merrill remain popular with troops despite the flare up.
From Spain Aug. 7 the Germans tout flying bombs and a frontal strike against France asserting a ring of platforms in Brittany and near Cherbourg will bring Allied ports within range. German officers aim to buoy troops and deny Allied air superiority, but few facts support the tale of an impending vast bombardment or a decisive battle.
Hawthorne California August 7 Northrop Aircraft Inc announces War Department approval to release details of the P 8B1 Widow night fighter. The craft features armor plates bullet resistant glass and deflector plates for crew protection. It includes a full span landing cap a retractable upper wing a new aileron and crew oxygen systems for high altitude. The War Department says the ship is swift as a fast pursuit and capable of shooting down anything that flies.
Laura Griffith of 1314 Lee Street filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition yesterday in district federal court listing liabilities at $210 and assets at $150.
Springfield congressman Marion Bennett reports aboard the completed battleship Missouri during a two day North Atlantic trial. He claims it is the largest battleship in the world with 18 decks seven below water, powerful armament, airplanes, a destroyer escort and blimp protection. The crew numbers 2790 with a demonstration noting its vast, illuminated surface and air map.
Spokane report quotes Maj. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey saying the army is nearly built but more men are needed to relieve overseas troops. He notes some soldiers have served three years overseas and warns against leaving veterans idle on the bench.
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