Beer control bill aims to empower courts over licenses
A bi partisan bill introduced in the House of Delegates would grant circuit courts equal jurisdiction with the state tax department to revoke beer licenses. It allows any citizen or peace officer to initiate license actions, directing the county prosecuting attorney to file complaints, and would bar individuals with recent revocations or criminal convictions from holding licenses.
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Unseat Ross Fails as House Rejects Challenge 76–14
The effort to unseat Ross F. Ross failed 76 to 14 after debate on his eligibility tied to former office holdings. The day saw routine business as the Senate received the House approved repeal of the $2,500,000 state income tax. votes suggested swift action next week. Seals, a Bluefield attorney and former assistant tax commissioner, sought the Democratic nomination.
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Bill Would Subject Labor Unions to Racketeer Law
A bill to subject labor unions to the 1934 federal anti racketeering statute was reported to the house by the judiciary committee. Sponsors call it a trial balloon to test sentiment on labor legislation. Proponents foresee annual financial statements and secret ballot strike votes. The bill, opposing organized crime, defines extortion and robbery with force or fear as unlawful acts.
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Play-Goers Checked In For Ban On Pleasure Driving
OPA investigators checked 35 license plates in Charleston near the Shrine mosque as Kanawha Players presented Arsenic and Old Lace. Vehicle owners face no gasoline rationing penalties. only letters notifying compliance will be mailed with relevant regulations on essential driving.
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Rums Plan May Tax Low Rungs
Washington report outlines a push for a pay-as-you-go tax collection plan to speed levy of 1942 income taxes. Beardsley Rooms backs delaying taxes while plans split from general tax issues. Critics doubt rapid passage before March and note possible summer approval. Taxpayers would file quarterly payments with due dates in March and May amid debate on brackets.
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Americans of Japanese descent drafted for U S army
Gen Emmons announced plans to induct about 1400 Americans of Japanese ancestry as volunteers into combat units to serve on the mainland and later in theaters of operation. Inductions will specify places, age limits, and other details later.
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Allied chiefs meet on North Africa plan for spring invasion
At Eisenhower's North Africa HQ a five hour high level Allied conference signaled a major Mediterranean offensive may be near. Reports say British American forces mass in Tunisia for a campaign and Rommel may strike from Libya toward the coast to split defenses. Patrol activity noted on the front while other reports spoke of planned operations to isolate the Tunis Bizerte axis and pressure Sfax to the coast.
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Japs Promise to Honor Pact With Russia
Japanese Foreign Minister Masayuki Tani vows to respect a pact with Soviet Russia, signaling Tokyo’s adherence to neutrality. The Berlin broadcast via AP quotes Tani stating the stance aligns with expectations of reciprocal Soviet conduct amid tense wartime diplomacy.
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All Service Draft Implemented Monday
Draft officials announce all service draft will take effect next Monday. A combined call for a set number of men from each service will be issued, with assignments based on need and regional availability to balance the total conscription.
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RAF Blasts Tip Of Italian Boot
London reports say Allied planes attacked southern Italy causing damage to railroad installations. A Rome high command communique claimed bombardment across Sicily and Calabria with targets near Syracuse and Messina. One aircraft reportedly damaged a train between Villari and Tagusa. no confirmation of losses given.
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Rage 7 Cal Ad
A short note references a controversy over a college ad campaign titled Rage 7 Cal, detailing local reactions and the university’s response to student-led messaging.
Halsey Denies Marines' Report
Washington dispatch reports Admiral Halsey denying a Navy Marines report on allegations tied to Soh Pueitie operations. The US commander says merchant seamen resisted discharging cargo on a Sunday voyage to Canada, prompting a Senate committee inquiry into wartime shipping conduct and efficiency.
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Quickest Air Blitz Lashes Duesseldorf
London reports a heavy RAF bombing raid on Duesseldorf with hundreds of tons of explosives and firebombs dropped by a large force of bombers. The attack caused widespread destruction in the target area and featured intense anti aircraft fire and limited bomber losses.
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India Seeks Lend Lease Negotiations in Washington
India opens talks with the United States State Department for a reciprocal lend lease pact to boost Allied operations in Burma. Key Indian envoys Sir Girija Bajpai and Sir Ramaswami Mudaliesar confer with Don G. Acheson as Frederick W. Ecker prepares to depart for New Delhi with a six member lend lease mission Mr. Ecker will lead discussions on current utilization of lend lease materials.
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Stimson reports American airmen downed three to one
Secretary of War Stimson says during 1942 American airmen destroyed more than three enemy planes for every one loss, stating total enemy aircraft shot down and American losses to be 987 and 309 respectively. He notes 226 bombers and 61 miscellaneous types fell, with 110 bombers among American losses.
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Russians Press Drive Across Front amid Kursk Threat
Soviet forces advance on multiple fronts from Leningrad to the Caucasus driving toward Kursk. The Red Army seizes Kastornoye and oil centers at Maikop, encircling Caucasus railway junctions and pressuring Stalingrad while German defenses retreat westward. Secretary Stimson notes possible German withdrawal from the Caucasus as Russians report casualties and captures in ongoing battles.
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Roosevelt Meets Vargas in Natal Brazil and Liberia Visit
President Roosevelt paused in Liberia en route home from Casablanca and met Brazilian President Getulio Vargas at Natal. He reviewed American Negro troops, inspected a large Firestone rubber plantation, and discussed plans with Prime Minister Churchill after Casablanca.
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Two West Virginians among attacking bomber crewmen
Allied headquarters reports fourteen B-25 Billy Mitchell crews credited with striking an Italian destroyer in the Mediterranean. Names include T. L. Smith, Logan, Wyo, and FA Huffman, Wansfora, Wy, as part of the unit led by Seis.
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