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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1941

Page

13

British Envoy Warns Britain Will Endure War With U S Aid

Winant reports to London say Britain will continue the war with undiminished fury while seeking greatly increased U S material support. Britain does not seek U S entry but relies on aid to hold the Atlantic lifeline and defend against Axis threats across Europe, Africa, and the Pacific.

England London Britain Levi Berlin Winant Churchill Flitler United States U. S America Germany Mediterranean North Africa Suez Canal Japan Pacific Nippon Hongkong Singapore British Malay States Dutch Indies Australia New Zealand India U.S Hull Hitler Atlantic

Amazing results from tonic boosts vitality and digestion

A vintage health ad promotes Tonx or Tonie tonic claiming to restore stomach digestive juices, boost appetite, and rebuild deficient blood strength. It targets run-down individuals with sluggish digestion and underweight, promising renewed vitality and food enjoyment.

Marmola Diet Pill Ad Promises Safe Weight Loss

An old advertisement urges readers to try Marmola for weight loss without dieting or heavy exercise. It claims the product has been sold for over thirty years with more than twenty million boxes distributed, and stresses consulting a physician before use.

New Airport Site Held Very Efficient

Elevated from 935 to 1,000 feet above sea level the Charleston site aims to support larger planes. CAB plans classify airports from Class 1 to 4 with Charleston currently Class 3, serving feeder lines and main airways. Larger runways and unobstructed grounds would allow emergency use and smoother landings for heavier aircraft.

Campbell Fred Alley Charleston American Airlines Dunbar

Coal Parley Delayed As Wage Dispute Continues

The Defense Mediation board postponed its meeting with northern and southern coal operators and the United Mine Workers CIO until tomorrow morning. The delay follows incomplete settlement recommendations. The union seeks a uniform seven dollar daily wage while northern mines pay that amount and southern mines pay four dollars and sixty cents.

Washington Defense Mediation Board Northern United Mine Workers (Cio

Two Boys Grab $13 Escape From Fruit Store

Two boys grabbed the cash register at 1:30 p.m. yesterday in the Quarrier Street fruit store at 1023 Quarrier Street. Police were told and the pair escaped with $13.

Quarrier Street

Army expansion and ship pool drive national defense effort

An expected army rise to 2,800,000 and a 2,000,000 ton shipping pool mobilize Atlantic coastwise and gulf tonnage. 14 companies transfer about 375,000 tons to the pool while Ambassador Winant reports Britain's war needs and economic outlook to President Roosevelt.

Ed Wise Somervill Maritime Commission Atlantic Coastwise Gulf Shipping Industry Britain John G. Winant Roosevelt England Rudolph Hess New York Labrador Knox Secretary of the Navy London Washington

Fourth Annual Bicycle Safety Parade Planned for June 13

The parade attracts several hundred cyclists and is co sponsored by Montgomery Ward and The Gazette. Downtown streets will be closed on Friday June 13 with city and state safety groups approving the event. Entry blanks are available at Montgomery Ward’s sports department on Washington Street.

Montgomery Ward the Gazette Sports Department of Washington Street

Buck Passes and Oil Shortage Spark Senate Debate

The debate centers on buck passing in addressing aluminum and oil shortages. Senator Baill questions planners who missed the boat on aluminum and suggests reforms. A petroleum industry committee urges daylight saving and gasless Sundays to conserve oil, with Ickes evaluating defense needs.

May Sen. Baill R-Minn England Petroleum Industry Committee Ickes Defense

Military and civilian defense measures outlined by government

The article notes a push to observe daylight saving time for energy savings, with a recommendation for state governors to enact it rather than federal law. It reports 124 merchant vessels acquired for the army and navy, a ban on photos at defense centers, a proposed civilian police force for naval yards, and longer selective service training periods.

OPM Maritime Commission Army Navy Knox Congress Senate Naval Committee FSI War Department Corns

Richman and Wife Agree to Trial Separation

New York June 4 Entertainer Harry Richman and his wife Hazel Forbes announced a trial separation to halt their marriage from drifting toward the rocks Richman blamed himself for the rift noting his lifestyle and Forbes wealth and Fame from the Follies era.

New York INS Harry Richman Hazel Forbes Richman Follies

Giant Negro Evangelist Bishop Sam Brown Dies in Philippine Hills

Sam Brown a 61 year old South Carolina born former U S soldier founded the Non Christian Tribes church in the Philippines. He preached brotherly love to head hunting tribes and urged land, schools, and understanding over bullets. He died a week ago near Manila with a Filipino wife and six children.

South Carolina U. S Tribes Church Mountain Wilds Manila Sam Sam Brown Philippines San Francisco the Philippines Rishon Sam

Nurse Loses Diamond Ring at Charleston General Hospital

Virginia Stinson a Charleston General nurse reported losing a diamond ring valued at 197.50 dollars about 2 p m yesterday while on duty at the hospital police were notified of the loss by the nurse.

Virginia Stinson Charleston

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