Desperate Axis' Effort to Break Iron Ring Fails
Cairo dispatch reports German columns and Rommel attacking the Imperial Tobruk Rezegh line in Libya as Allied counter blows regain ground. British and German detachments clash with Rommel pressing to avert a collapse after the Ariete division suffers heavy destruction, with page 11 continuing the update.
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Germans Admit Retreat in South
Berlin reports that Russians block Rostov and push toward Taganrog in renewed strikes. German dispatches claim heavy Russian withdrawals from Oraw and Siberia, with front lines described as chaotic and feeble gains claimed through reckless assaults.
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Siberia
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Fleeing Nazis Leave Vast War Material Behind Near Rostov
Soviet communique reports 102 German planes destroyed and at least 118 tanks and 210 cannon captured as Red Army pursues fleeing forces west from Rostov-on-Don. New optimism claims German retreat on the southern front and repulsed assaults on Moscow.
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Armed Nazi Raider Sunk in S Atlantic
London reports the British heavy cruiser Devonshire sank an armed German raider in the South Atlantic on November 22. The German vessel, a submarine refueling ship, was fire aboard after a dawn sighting and smoke screen. Survivors were not picked up due to a U-boat threat. curious drums found in a small boat sparked questions about fueling methods.
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House Strikes Debate Opens Over Labor Bill Amid Pact
Washington moves to set labor policy as the House launches debate on an anti strike program. The Senate panel backs a cooling off period plan, while Connally seizes the idea of freezing production to defend the nation. A worker wage settlement ends a looming railroad strike, with a nine and a half to ten cent hourly raise across major brotherhoods.
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University of Oregon Law School
Carl Riggs Named New WPA Head
Roosevelt nominated 64 year old Carl Riggs to be administrator of the West Virginia WPA. Riggs, longtime head of the Fairmont district coal division, would assume the post Dec. 10 if confirmed. Alderson to relinquish the chair Dec. 9.
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Five Die In Oil Refinery Blaze At Okmulgee
Five men died and 15 others were injured when explosions rocked the Pai jieum company refinery in Okmulgee Oklahoma. Four rescuers rushed in to save Jim Hawk and were trapped by a later blast. The refinery reported six explosions with three gasoline tanks detonating and the heat sent flames over 100 feet high prompting nearby residents to evacuate and highway detours.
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Lewis Pope
John Rogers
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R. D. Evans
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Chemical Factory Also Considered For Mason
Point Pleasant reports tentative selection of an 1000 acre site for a TNT chemical manufacturing plant. War Department also considering a 2000 acre site for the chemical industry. Lieut. Col. Vandervoort says an office will be opened to plan site acquisition and construction details. TNT plant may occupy Camp Conley area and adjacent tract east of the camp.
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George W. Johnson
War Department
B. F. Vandervoort
Fifth Corps
National Guard
Conley
Lucky Shopper feature opens with photo prize
The Gazette unveils its annual lucky shopper contest in cooperation with local merchants. Photographers roam the streets each morning until Christmas, swapping in a different individual for a $5 reward upon proper ID at the newspaper office on Hale Street. Shop early to beat the afternoon rush.
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Domei Predicts Redoubled Aim To Change U S
Domei reports Japan will press for a settlement with the United States and continue Washington talks despite policy differences. Tokyo officials weigh Britain’s Burma Malaya moves and Thailand neutrality as Domei notes rumors of a possible British invasion of Thailand. Tojo and foreign minister Togo led a session outlining the Washington situation.
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Hideki Tojo
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Shigenori Togo
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Kanawha Concern to Build Navy Ships in Charleston
The Kanawha Shipbuilding Company of Charleston, chartered yesterday, plans to convert the old Charles Ward Engineering plant to construct mine sweepers, layers, small torpedo boats, and tugboats. About 100 skilled workers are ready, with more to be trained locally, and initial reshaping costs are estimated at 70,000 dollars. The firm aims to launch its first keel in about 60 days and will issue 4,000 shares of 23 dollars par value preferred stock.
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Marietta Manufacturing Company
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This Retriever Knows His Ducks
Springfield report describes Glen Rice boasting about his cocker spaniel Carbie that retrieves ducks. A fat mallard was found roasted, then Mrs Donohoe accused the dog of invading her casserole in the car, taking dinner home.
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Jap Menace Forces Alert Across Asia Front
Dispatches from Bangkok Manila Batavia describe heightened tensions as Japan builds forces near French Indo China Thailand and possible thrusts toward China or Thailand. Reports note 70 000 troops on borders and Dutch mobilization of air forces amid shipping suspensions to Shanghai.
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Vichy and Reich Hold Quiet Talks Near Paris
Vichy and Germany moved closer as Hermann Goering and Fernand de Brinon met near Saint Florentin with a low discussion on matters affecting France and Germany. The session, held in the German held zone, echoed Weygand's Montoire talks.
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U. S. Freighter Macbeth Reported Torpedoed
New York December 1 unofficial reports say the U S maritime commission freighter Macbeth sailing under a Panamanian flag is missing in the North Atlantic and may have been torpedoed. Some say she was towed into a Canadian port, but no official confirmation exists.
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U.S. Maritime Commission
Macbeth
Navy Strengthens Readiness for Pacific Crisis
President Roosevelt met with Admiral Harold Stark and Secretary Hull in a high level White House briefing. Secretary Knox asserted the stronger U.S. Navy is ready for any sudden Pacific threat. Ambassador Nomura indicated renewed talks with Japan as urgency grows.
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Roosevelt
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Naval Operations
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Innon
Warm Springs
White House
Qavore
Nomura
Three More Stores Sell 14-Cent Milk
Three more stores offer milk at 14 cents a quart and other dairy items at reduced prices in Kanawha City amid alleged pressure and intimidation to uphold the 16-cent distributor monopoly. Risk's Super Market, Anna Costa, and Nicholas Risk are named as recent entrants. 23 stores now supply the cheaper grade A pasteurized milk from Greenbrier county.
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Super Market
MacCorkle Avenue
Anna Costa
Nicholas Risk
Kanawha City
City Health
Atty
Clarence W. Meadows
State Anti-Profiteering Committee
O. J. Spurrock
Ronceverte Dairy Products
Meadows
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