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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1944
Page
2
The Charleston Gazette lists a ticket form for kiddies bond shows offering a free admission to children 14 or younger when financed by Series E bonds. It notes that bonds may be purchased by parents or friends and need not be in the child’s name.
The House moves forward on a $1.5 billion roads funding measure as it also weighs extending President Roosevelt's war powers. Committees continue examining existing programs while pursuing modernization.
Morgantown December 2 Wartime crop goals for West Virginia increased by 21,000 acres with a 830,000 acre hay target and 425,000 acre corn goal. Wheat oats potatoes and tobacco gains were set, milk production rose to 816,000,000 pounds, beef cattle and milk cow figures adjusted, poultry and eggs scaled down, and 22,000 sows to farrow with sheep and lambs reduced.
Allied forces report heavy artillery duels and large casualties on the western front. The Saarlautern area falls toward the Saar river as the 3d army drives. Strasbourg bridges are blown and German defenses collapse. The 7th Army advances along the Rhine plain with armor toward Haguenau and Riegel, nearing Colmar.
The Charleston Chamber notes most shoppers expect Christmas buying to lift retail dollar volume through September to December, with July to November sales 12 percent ahead of 1943. Stores plan extended hours, staying open until 9 p.m. or later on peak shopping days, including the final pre Christmas weekend.
London dispatch reports American fighter pilots escorting bombers over Coblenz area downed 28 German planes while 600 plus RAF Lancasters hit a Dortmunt benzol plant. US 8th Air Force Thunderbolts and Mustangs claimed 421 enemy aircraft in four days with 39 American fighters lost.
Six ministers from the left wing EAM resign in protest over a British army proclamation disbanding guerrillas. Premier George Papanineou repeats resolve to stay, while Communist Agriculture Minister John Zargos steps down. British commander Scobie says troops will maintain order and aid relief, standing by the government until a national army is formed and elections allowed. The Athens radio quotes Scobie urging freedom for the Greek people amid ongoing terror and deception.
Hart outlines a state plan linking Clarksburg Morgantown Elizabethtown and Wheeling with Beckley Bluefield and Huntington as major spokes in a West Virginia aeronautical system. He cites CAA funding enacted by Congress to advance transportation, urging a 1943 appropriation for engineering and studies of small feeder fields in sparsely populated areas.
Army Chief of Chaplains Brig Gen William Arnold lauds the four chaplains Foling Fox Washington and Goode for dying heroically aboard the Dorchester. Decorations to kin by Lt Gen Brehon Somervell at Fort Myer on Dec 12. A national radio program will dramatize the action Dec 10 at 10 009 p.m. eastern wartime.
An ad promises a free asthma remedy with a winter campaign. It urges readers to request a trial by mailing to Frontier Asthma at 1039 Frontier Bldg, 463 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY. The message aims to attract possible sufferers with quick delivery and free offers.
The West Virginia Junior Chamber endorses a state recreation commission to coordinate leisure services. A seven to eleven member body would promote recreation, assist communities, influence state legislation, and improve leadership training with a small staff. Robert M. Burchinal of Morgantown was named chairman of the state JC recreation committee.
Rome reports the former Fascist official Mario Ghinelli arrested in Naples on a warrant by Marlo Berlinguer for organizing Fascist squads in Bologna. He allegedly led the assault on Arturo Toscanini after the conductor refused to play the Fascist hymn. Toscanini sustained an arm injury. Five days later, Fascists arrested 20 demonstrators supporting Toscanini.
Nitro officials discuss using a dance fund as a shared equipment pool for police and volunteers. Jarvis emphasizes volunteers are trustworthy and that money will be held until all parties receive their full share. Some funds still pending from program advertising.
Russian forces push toward Budapest across western Hungary with advances along the Danube and Drava corridors. Units seize Nemetker and other key positions, closing in within about 33 miles of Szekesfehervar and threatening major cities as Stalin reports units moving on a grand scale.
The Soviet push along the Danube is widening with reports of troops crossing the east bank in the Pakis area and threatening German positions near Gere man Mnes to halt the breakout drive. Axis observers note a 42 mile front from Dunafoldvar to Kaposyar as Russian pressure grows toward the Danube and Lake Balaton.
State police presented evidence including scenes outside the hall after the fatal shooting of a 47-year-old foreman at Elk River Coal and Lumber. Judge Fisher allowed a brief witness rest and defense subpoena requests as Acting Clay County Prosecutor Bryant concluded the state case. Foley and Rangen Kirk, both UMW organizers, faced indictments in the Groves slaying.
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