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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1944

Page

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U S Declares Support for Liberty of Small Nations

Secretary Cordell Hull announced the United States would champion liberty for all peoples who seek freedom and would recognize nations that assert their liberty. He tied this to postwar world organization plans to assure small nations like the Dutch, Belgians, and Poles equal standing with great powers in shared concerns.

Washington Cordell Hul United States Bull Greece Philippines Hej London Netherlands Eeico van Kieffens Russia Britain China Germany

Bankers Gather For Sessions In Charles Town WV

Early arrivals reached Charles Town for the first annual meeting of the West Virginia Bankers Association. Sessions open at the Daniel Boone hotel with registration and a reception, followed by an annual dinner where Senator Richard B. Russell will speak. Dr. Marcus Nadler of New York University will address banking problems present and future at a program lunch. The forenoon session will include the association president George M. Moore’s annual address.

Charleston West Virginia Bankers Assoc Richard B. Russell Georgia Democrat Marcus Nadler New York Daniel Boone Hotel Sen. Russell Dr. Nadler New York University George M. Moore Association

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Locomotive Explosion Injures Worker Near Whitesville

Fred Lewis, a Black machinist's helper, was blown 100 feet when a Chesapeake and Ohio loco blew up at the Whitesville yard. He was scalded and rushed by Valley ambulance to Charleston General Hospital in critical condition. The blast hurled parts 500 feet. the incident occurred as Lewis cleaned fires on a Mallet locomotive at Fik Run Junction.

Chesapeake & Ohio Whitesville Fred Lewis Charleston General Hospital Lewis Fik Run Junction

Lucas Awarded New and Important War Post

Maj. Gen. John P. Lucas, a veteran of Anzio and Salerno campaigns, receives a new and important assignment from Secretary of War Stimpson. Lucas, a native of Charles Town West Virginia, earned the Distinguished Service Medal for his leadership in rugged terrain and river crossings. He had returned to the United States recently.

S — Washington John P. Lucas Stimson Oday Lucas Charlestown W. Va Anzio Salerno Italy United States

Gas Fumes Sickened Hundreds in Brooklyn Streets

About 200 people were overcome by chlorine gas released from a leaking truck tank in Brooklyn. The cloud spread two blocks causing vomiting and fainting. 4 subway lines halted for 46 minutes. No deaths reported. cargo headed to Cartagena Colombia.

Brooklyn New York Bureau of Operations Cartagena Colombia Standard Oil Co New Jersey

Kanawha Democrat Meeting Opposed by Court Injunction

Judge Charles Ritchie was asked to enjoin a Kanawha county Democratic executive committee meeting set for today at the Daniel Boone hotel to elect new officers. The move, led by G C Robinson and Carson, faces opposition from those who say recounts prevent certification of new members in time. The injunction request, by Nelle DeFord William Garnett and W R Morton through Jackson Savage, seeks to stop the gathering.

Charles Ritchie Kanawha Ritchie Nelle DeFord William Garnett Charleston W. R. Morton Malden Jackson Savage

Stroke of Lightning Kills Maysel Woman

Lightning killed Mrs. Mabel Etta Murphy 25 at Maysel Clay county as she turned on an electric switch. Survived by husband Lou J. Murphy a daughter and three sons, father Emory Summers of Wallback, brother Harold of Baltimore sister Zelma Farrebee Wallback and several half siblings. Services set for 2 pm tomorrow Mount Olive school house Big Laurel creek with Rev. Carl Morris officiating burial in Murphy family cemetery.

Mabel Etta Murphy Maysel Clay County Lou J. Murphy Nessa Ruth James Edward Tairhe Harold Robert Lee Murphy Emory Summers Wallback Harold Baltimore Zelma (Farrebee

Chinese American forces seize Mala Kawng in Mogaung valley Burma

Allied headquarters report Chinese and American troops captured Mala Kawng described as the center of Japanese resistance in the Mogaung valley. They press from northwest and southeast toward Myitkyina, by cutting the Kaymaing Mogaung road and by-passing Kamaing to trap the 18th Singapore division. American air units pound rail lines and installations south of Mogaung as monsoon rains begin.

Kandy Ceylon Burma Malakawng Mogaeng Singapore Malakawny Myitkyina Mogaung Kamaing Kaymaing-Mogaung Hirg Frank Merrill Warong Sharaw Adm Louis Mountbatten North Burma Mandalay Hopeyot Burima

Reinforced Yanks Fight on Biak Island Amidst Sniper Fire

Allied forces pour reinforcements onto Biak Island to support the push for nearby airfields while skirmishes with snipers persist on ridges. In Maffin, American patrols claim 75 Japanese killed, lifting total since May 17 to 1,453. British New Guinea sees a southeast advance near Torokina as Australians push toward Guru.

Biak Philippines Schouten Dutch New Guinea Solomons Torokina River Empress Augusta Bay Bay British New Guinea Madaig Guru

Yanks Break Through Pivot Line as Night Drive Storms Deep

American forces smashed through the German line in a night operation, racing toward the Alban hills and aiming to link with the 5th Army near Rome. British Canadian units advanced along the Via Casilina, taking key towns and pushing toward Valmontone as the Rome objective looms.

Bulgaria Rome Naples Spivotal Velletri Alban Hills St. John Lateran Eternal City Sth Pasoult 8Th Army Casilina Frosinone Ferentino Sacco Valley Basilina Way Valmontone 5Th Army Vallaontone Alban Heights Velletri Reaman Thy Velletri-defense Artemizio Mark ‘Wy -Gyerk Lanuvio-Velletri-Valmontone Lake Nemi Oliver Leese Ath Trabway 6 Via Castlina Liri

Nippon Armies Advance on Changsha in 3 Drives

Japanese forces push on Changsha from three axes along a 120 mile front in Henan province retaking ground near Changteh and along the Canton Han railway area. amphibious units advance from Tungting lake toward the rice bowl region as they seek to cut off western reinforcements and reach Yu kang.

Chungking Henan Province Changsha Changteh Canton-Hankew Tungting Lake Nanhsien Yukang Yuan River Milo River

Returned Sailor Demands Public Curb War Strikes

A sailor back from the South Pacific urged the public to curb strikes harming war effort at a Long club address. Aviation Chief Machinist Mate Eugene B Smith told about 11,000,000 service members fighting for a country where power should not be uncontrolled. He questioned back home support for strikes and urged clarity on workers’ aims, contrasting war duties with wage concerns and union influence.

South Pacific Eugene B- Smith Pearl Harbor Long Club Harry Kinnedy Kanawha Coal Operatra Assoc Smith Kennedy United Mine Workers John L. Lewis John Lewis Uniteds South Charleston Ike Germany Japan Italy Aleutians

Allied Mass in North Africa Threatens Riviera Invasion

A German commentator said 15 Allied divisions totaling 150000 to 200000 men were massed in North Africa ready to strike the French or Italian Riviera when the western invasion signal is given. He described Corsica as a springboard for a large-scale attack on western Europe.

N. Africa Riviera London North Africa Britain Sis William M. James Marshal Tito Red Army Rome Near East Turkey DNB Corsica Europe

Citrus Juice Goes Free of Rationing

Washington reports citrus juices and canned carrots move to a ration-free status starting Sunday while meats remain rationed through July 1. Cheese prices drop two points to 10 points a pound amid adjustments to milk, pineapple juice, and grape juice values.

Washington Office of Price Administration

Three Boys Rob Man Who Befriended Them

Ralph L L Gandee of Charleston reported to city police early yesterday morning that three white boys he had befriended on Piedmont Road attacked him, beat him from his car, and then stabbed him. The suspect vehicle is a 1939 Buick four-door sedan bearing license plate 146 653.

Ralph LL Gandee Charleston Piedmont Road W. Ma

Army Secrecy on Axis War Plans Shows Half Force Abroad

Secretary Henry Stimson said the period of decisive action is at hand as nearly half the U S Army is in combat zones or being readied for new offensives. He noted 3 857 000 soldiers overseas and projected over 5 900 000 by year end with Navy strength at 1 366 100 afloat and 900 000 in transit or training. The moves reflect Allied strategy to shift forces as campaigns advance.

Stimson Navy Coast Guard Germany U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Sna

Six Fort Knox Soldiers Die in Nitro Explosion

At Fort Knox Kentucky a training accident noon today killed six soldiers and injured fifteen when ten pounds of nitro starch exploded. A board of inquiry was ordered by Maj. Gen. Charles L. Scott to determine the cause. Names withheld pending next of kin notification. Lt Col W H Nutter noted medical unit on duty kept losses to a minimum.

Fort Knox Armored Vetter Public Relations Office Charles L. Scott Armored Replacement Training Center W. H. Nutter The A.rsc Ite

British Bomb French Rails Invasion Coast Attacked

British air forces conducted heavy raids on French rail centers and coastal targets as part of an ongoing campaign. Night bombers, escorted by fighters, hit freight yards at Trappes, Tergnier, and Saumur while daylight raids targeted Boulogne and Dieppe, with German air defenses and weather shaping operations.

London Bogsty -Channel Tench Boulogne Dieppe Sth Tactical Air Force France 2Nd) Tactical Air Force RAF Trappes Tergnier Saumur

King Peter Pleads Yugoslav Unity Amid Government Shuffle

King Peter of Yugoslavia appeals for unity as Tito orders Partisan forces to strike on the eve of Allied moves against Germany. Subasic travels to Bari to negotiate with Tito and Mihailovic, with Britain and Russia recognizing Tito as wartime military leader.

London Peter Yugoslavia Tito Germany Tne Yugorslavia Sendy Ivan Subasic Jom Bari Su‘basic Washington Punic

Neely Names Townsend to WVU Board and Holtman to Banking Panel

Gov. Neely announced Townsend Charleston attorney and UMW chief counsel will join the WVU board, succeeding Arthur Koontz whose term expired. John H. Holtman Morgantown banker becomes state banking department receiver, replacing Col. Greer who also ended his term.

Neely John H. Holtman Morgantown State Banking Department Colo Fairmont F. F. McIntosh, Jr Spencer John D. Hoblitzell, Jr Parkersburg Navy Leutenant

War Prophet Saga Ends with June 27 Prediction

The article reports W D Gann, an investment broker from New York and Miami, predicting the end of the war by June 27. It notes his past forecasts, including predicting Pearl Harbor and a major Allied invasion this week, with a cycle of decisive battles.

MAMI Fis W. D. Gann New York Miami Gann Ferecrat Pearl Harbor Gann Fa

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U.S Hull Willie Willis Robert Quillen Gen. Lucas Kanawha Democrat Meeting Singapore Division Mogaeng Valley Bagkapov Hungary Transocean Herlin Radio Sofia Tan Bagrianov Boris Baghianov Bogdan Pailov Hines Dobri Bosilev Berlin Moscow Bosilov Coun Ey Alexander Stanischev Russ Ruszey Dimitar Savoy Donche Kostov Christo Vassilev Michael Arnaudov Boris Kolchev U. S Rome Front Priverno Pamine Ardea Sora i Valmorte Nippon Changsa T. C. Townsend WVU
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