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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1944

Page

8

Cotton's Future Murkiness Triggers Nationwide Talks

Washington faces a looming cotton crisis as foreign competition and synthetic fibers threaten the fiber’s primacy. Rep Pace leads a weeklong series of meetings assembling farmers, ginners, crushers, bankers, railroad men, and agency reps, aiming to craft a sound program for cotton. Debate centers on price supports, subsidies, and possible shift to mechanization and alternative crops, with international cooperation and regional shifts in production under consideration.

Washington Dizte Girienthel Jeep A. Canonal Group Sehen Seca Pace House Senate State Department United States Southeastern Mississipp! Delta Texas Oklahome Southeast South

Fist Fights Mark Page 1 Continuation and Italy Debate

Contained excerpts show consultations with party leaders and Rome press attacks on Foreign Secretary Eden after his Friday speech. Critics say Eden reminded Italy’s unconditional surrender while others argue his remarks imply Italy is conquered not liberated. Monarchical and nationalist papers rail against the tone, calling for tougher stance.

Rome Anthony Eden Italy Carlo “Storrs Italia Nuova Eden Churchill Roosevelt

Soviet Press Blasts Chinese Cabinet Reforms

Soviet outlets accuse Chiang Kai-shek regime of pro-Japanese reactionary drift as War and the Working Class compare Kuomintang forces and Chinese Communist arms actions. The dispatch notes harsh editorial verdicts in Moscow amid cross-continental political tensions.

Moscow Chiang Katshebee Kvestia Seleepie China Changxines

Army offers college training for selectees in Huntington

The Army invites young men not over VW years nine months who graduate high school by March 1 1945 to enroll in a no cost college training program. Courses run in three month blocks with optional multiple terms. Trainees receive college coursework plus military training and recreation while wearing uniforms. only laundry and spending money are personal costs. Applications to the U S Army Recruiting Station 624 4th Ave Huntington.

Army Walter A. Farmer Huntington Farmer U. S. Army 4Th Av

Forts Hammer (Continued From Page 2) Heke strikes at Japan

The piece notes sustained air raids on Tokyo beginning near noon with waves similar in size to prior attacks. American fighters press the assault for over ninety minutes while reports cite good visibility and bombing accuracy. Nakajima, a longtime private firm, shares with Mitsubishi prestige as a premier maker of military aircraft for the empire. The plant features compact one story concrete buildings with sheet metal roofs.

Japan Tokyo Nakajima Mitsubishi

Russian Surge Overruns German Garrison Near Miskolc

Moscow celebrates the fall of Miskolc, a major German-held city northeast of Budapest, as 224 of Moscow’s large guns fired 20 salvos. Saluraljaujhely also fell to 124 guns, while BAlKOlG was reportedly lost after bitter defense. Tolbukhin’s 3d Ukrainian Army advances toward Lake Balaton, threatening Budapest from the rear and severing railways used by German retreats. Danube crossing supports large-scale river-based offensives, with Danube flotilla aiding landings and mine clearing.

Moscow Miskolc Budapest Saluraljaujhely Balkolg Hungary Feodor Tobukhin Ukraine Danube Lake Balaton Austria Yugoslavia Kaposvar Tolbukhin Fravda Boute

Warner Films Buy Life With Father for 500000 Royalties

Jack L. Warner confirmed Warner Brothers Pictures bought film rights to Life with Father by Lindsay and Crouse, based on Clarence Day stories. An advance of 500000 against royalties on gross, final price to be an all time high for a play purchase. Color film slated, release not before 1947.

Father New York Jack L. Warner Warner Brothers Pictures, Inc Portner Howard Lindsay-Russel Crouse Clarence Day Warner

Obituary notices from Charleston area deaths and services

Obituaries for Jefferson-ad Aderon and Frances Carter list multiple survivors and funeral plans. Virgil Morinney, Virginia Trexler, and Mary Fain are noted with service details. Les Coyner, Cotner, Patlers, and Pacley deaths include funeral homes, burial sites, and survivor lists. Services scheduled at Trinity Methodist, Ward Cemetery, and Cunningham mortuary locations with local clergy directing.

Greek Prince Andrew Dies in Monte Carlo at 61

Paris reports Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark died at his Monte Carlo home at age 61. He was son of King George I, brother of King Constantine I, and uncle to the current Greek sovereign George II. A trash fire at 311 Roane Street yesterday afternoon caused no damage.

Paris Andrew Greece Denmark Monte Carlo George I Constantine I George II Christian IX Roane St

Thumm Dies At Bigley Avenue Home

John G. Thumm 75 a West Side grocery and garage operator died yesterday morning at his home 1628 Bigley Ave Charleston He lived in Charleston all his life and was a Maccabee lodge member Surviving are two sons Charles and Theodore Thumm three daughters Mrs C A Turner Mrs Okey Rawnon Anna Thumm three sisters Mrs Phil Hoover Mrs Minnie Brooks Miss Hilda Thumm three brothers J F and J C Thumm Rev G W Thumm seven grandchildren Services will be held at 2 p m tomorrow in Bartlett mortuary chapel with Rev Harman Mees Myer and Rev J M McNair officiating

Cotner Les Ki Ana Charleston Bartlett Martne Ward Noble Long Mortuary Beally Dyers Columbia Av. Johnson John L.serricer Botton, Mart John L. Johnson Derenerd Charleston Teaident Hig Vera Mobson D. Fuher Muriel Dine Kanawha Tweedie Tees John G. Thumm West Side Bigley Ave The Maccabee Lodge Charles Theodore Thumm C. A. Turner Okey Rawnon Elk River Foud Anna Thumm Phil. Hoover Minnie Brooks Hilda Thumm J. F 3. C. Thumm G.W. Thumm Glasgow Bartlett Mortuary Chapel Harman Mees Myer J. M. McNair

Hudson river called Mauritius by early Dutch

The Hudson river earned the epithet Mauritius in early Dutch exploration, reflecting colonial naming practices and the era’s cartographic references.

Hudson River Mauritius

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