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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1944
Page
4
Bailey says wartime losses leave states unable to meet a 50-50 match. recommends a 75-25 base. He warns forced full federal matching would neglect state primary roads that carry over half of the system and slow postwar road building.
West Virginia Road Commissioner Ernest L. Bailey told a joint legislative committee that the federal government must pay 73 percent of immediate postwar highway construction costs to serve as a job provider during reconversion. He spoke after Senate action on matching funds with state programs on a 50 50 basis.
Weather conditions force cancellation of the school dance at Stonewall Jackson High School scheduled for tomorrow night. The event is postponed pending new date.
Charles Chaplin's lawyers pushed for dismissal of Joan Berry's paternity suit arguing an agreement bars further prosecution. Judge Willis postponed ruling as they seek to bring in a New York witness and contest a stipulation for dismissal based on a blood test of the child.
Mary Raeber, 20, waitress, was stabbed in the jaw and throat during lunch at Sun Venus restaurant as Michael Fusco, 36, an unemployed bartender, chased by patrons fled. He allegedly exclaimed I love her as he attacked and was arrested on assault and weapons charges. Raeber was hospitalized in serious condition.
West Virginia violators of game fish and forest laws paid $1572.02 in November with 70 arrests versus 112 in October. State Game Protector R.8 Harris reported 62 convictions, 51 charged with game laws and forestry offenses, fines ranged from 4 to 100 dollars.
The district Office of Price Administration says tangerines join the fresh fruit and vegetable flat pricing schedule effective today in Toone Kanawha Putnam counties and Montgomery in Fayette. Prices show tangerines at 41 cents per dozen for size 150 and 85 cents per dozen for size 200. Other items adjust: oranges 71/60/54/49 cents per dozen by size, lettuce 64.3 cents per pound, onions and potatoes up slightly, spinach up 3.5 cents, and related fruit and veg price changes.
Washington report shows sixth War Loan drive at 73 percent with $3.603 billion in the vault and total drive funds at $15.874 billion. E bonds sales hit $1.4 billion or 50 percent of the $2.5 billion quota, behind schedule by $57 million, while Alaska and North Dakota surpassed their bond quotas and officials praise Alaska and Hawaii for strong performance in all drives.
A federal court jury acquitted William Kendall former credit manager of Moskin's Stores on charges of conspiracy to defraud and impersonate a federal officer. Deliberations lasted about 20 minutes. Daumitz former Charleston store manager was accused of debt collection schemes and informing customers they violated federal law.
The House passed a bill to protect the citizenship of children born abroad to American servicemen. The measure grants US citizenship to children born to an American father who are over 10. the current age is 2. Rep Dickstein noted many servicemen under 31 have married Australian girls and said the bill safeguards their children’s citizenship.
Toronto pedestrians must walk on the right side of the sidewalk and give a hand signal before turning. Running for a street car is forbidden under the new pedestrian traffic laws approved today by George H W Doucett Ontario minister of Highways.
Navy Department reports six West Virginians listed among casualties. Three marines reported wounded in action. Two seamen dead and one seaman wounded, with families named. Names include Norman Elwood, Joseph Late, Clarence Holly, and Robert White among others.
Antonio Medavelli and his wife are stranded in Charleston as the Charles ton Symphony calls special rehearsals at 7 30 p m today and tomorrow at the Virginia Street temple. The rehearsals replace those planned for the week of Jan 1 and are announced by Helen M Thompson executive secretary.
Carl H. Shaw twenty five of Huntinston arrested in Heno New on violating the selective service act. He was committed to the Kanawha county jail tonight to await prosecution by federal authorities.
West Virginia workers must average daily sales to meet the 21 million dollar E series goal. Total E bond sales reach 11,028,246 after Tuesday, about 50 percent of the quota. Kanawha County reports 1,209,500 from residents house to house and 1,150,750 from business offices. Charleston retailers total 720,263 with county retail sales at 1,000,000. Statewide 11 counties total 1,242,572 in E bonds. Treasury scrutiny and post Saturday sales of other series count if reported to the Fed by Dec 30.
Lt (jnr) John Shonk and Lt (jg) David Carter return to Charleston for leave after over a year as Navy pilots in the Pacific. Shonk piloted an Avenger in support of landings in the Marianas, Peloponnes, and Philippines and will report to Jacksonville for reassignment. Carter earned the Navy Cross for a direct hit on a Japanese carrier during the first Philippines battle and will report to Norfolk for a new assignment.
The state liquor control commission shifted to railroads to place holiday stocks in state stores despite snow closures. Five carloads were loaded at the Charleston warehouse for shipment to key points as one car each would head to Martinsburg Beckley Bluefield Welch and Keystone for stores in those areas. Some regions in the Northern Panhandle central West Virginia and other sections had been stocked before the storm but delays are expected in rural outlets.
The Civilian Defense unit No.5 will host a Christmas dinner at 6 30 p m tomorrow at the Eagles hall Kanawha Boulevard. Mrs Olive Fielding and others from Civilian Defense will be honored guests. A public dance follows from 10 p m to 2 a m with the Admirals performing. Proceeds go to the service men's fund.
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