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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1944
Page
8
Fragmentary notice from The Charleston Gazette dated December 19 1944 references items including an automobile wheel and tire from DB EB Earl Sir Hoane Street two handsaws from NS Adkins and a description of a Ged family. Names such as Robert Radford 211 Beech appear in the text.
London reports say King George II has not been asked for reaction to a Regency proposal as Greece faces a continuing political crisis. British forces press ELAS near Athens while a planned relief effort advances, with Volos in focus and fighting intensifying around Piraeus and Phaleron.
In Clay, Judge Jake Fisher sentenced E. H. Foley a 47 year old United Mine Workers organizer to a maximum of five years in prison for voluntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Joe Groves. Foley, granted a stay of judgment to appeal, posted $10,000 bail and was released. Groves, a foreman for Elk River Coat and Lumber Co., was killed and his ex soldier son Elmers wounded during a March dispute.
Senate judiciary committee approves a bill to bar anonymous political attacks on federal candidates. The measure, passed by the House March 20, would punish publication of such statements unless names of those responsible are included. Penalties include up to one year imprisonment and $1000 fine. Applies to primaries general elections and party conventions.
West Virginia moved to third in the national 6th War Loan standings as Saturday sales were added by federal reserve banks. State totals reached 118,098,060 dollars or 172 percent of a 69 million quota, with individual sales at 52,730,240 dollars (135 percent) and corporate sales at 85,959,810 dollars (220 percent). State War Finance Chairman A. G. Spurr urged focus on E F and G bonds in the month’s final days to reach the quota.
A touring house military committee, after front line exposure under fire, urged that American newspapers portray the Italian campaign more fully. They cited censorship limits and press freedom, noting stories of soldiers in mud and peaks in the Po valley.
The War Department announced that selective service will raise monthly draft calls from 60,000 to 80,000 for January and February. It said deficits since July were filled by reassigning army units, keeping monthly calls at 60,000 until now.
The condition of James Smith age 3 of 2009 Prenton Street remained serious at McMillan Hospital after being struck by a West Virginia Transportation bus in the 1800 block of Bigby Avenue. It was unclear if he suffered a fractured skull or severe concussion. His brother Robert, 7, was treated for a bruised ankle and facial abrasions.
An advertisement touts David's Sanitive Wash as a cure for scabies and related itching. It claims the product destroys itch parasites on contact and offers money back if not satisfied. It directs purchases via local drugstores or mail order from Owens & Minor in Richmond Virginia.
Three people died and three were injured when flames destroyed the Carswell clubhouse of the Koppers Coal division near McDowell. Bodies found include Douglas Crowder, 16, John W. Broge, 34, and George Washington Lowery, 24. officials estimate losses at 20 000 dollars with 8 000 dollars in cash and war bonds also destroyed.
The War Labor Board prepared tonight to use seizure or economic sanctions against Ward if it defies directives. Chairman William H. Davis warned action could move fast if Ward does not comply by tomorrow morning. The boardubs targeted Ward plants in multiple cities including Detroit and Chicago and could enlist the Commerce Department to operate those facilities.
The Young People's group presents a Christmas play Santa Claus Second Marriage at 7 30 p m Thursday in the church with a dress rehearsal at 7 p m today followed by a party. The YTC meets at Mrs Russell Foglesong's home. Caroling planned for Saturday evening in Montrose Oregon. Store berries on the lowest shelf and do not wash or stew before storing.
Snow blanketed the region with two to three inches by nightfall in Huntington and Lewisburg areas. The Charleston Transit Co. kept most city bus routes running though several were discontinued. State highway officials warned motorists to avoid highways and mandatory chains were urged on all routes. One way traffic remained in effect on some lines due to deep ruts from the prior storm. Long distance lines faced hours of outage as communications firms wrestled with the conditions.
The dispatch describes fighting miles northwest of Satoraljaujhely and 345 miles northeast of Budapest as Soviet shells exploded and infantry clashed. The communique notes no new gains in the siege arc around the capital.
Survey shows 33 Japanese ships sunk with 94 definitely sunk and 9 credited as sunk or damaged. The tally lists 613 non combatant ships sunk, 26 probably sunk and 103 damaged, totaling 1083 enemy vessels attacked successfully since the war began in the Pacific.
Col McCormick editor and publisher of the Chicago Tribune will marry Maryland Mathison Hooper of Chicago on Thursday. The wedding takes place in the apartment of Chauncey McCormick and Mrs McCormick, publisher’s cousins.
An old advertisement touts Moone’s Emerald Oil from Cohen Drug Co as a remedy for aching muscles and fatigue after a long shift. It promises quick relief, a warm application, and a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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