Lewis Denounces War Labor Board in Miners Crisis
John L. Lewis accuses the War Labor Board of arrogance and collusion with operators as miners face a coal shortage. President Roosevelt and Ickes promise a swift return to work with wage and vacation pay boosts, while possible troop use looms over the strike at mine fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
United Ming Workers of America
Lewis
Ickes
UMW
WLB
Collusian Altegeld
Bny
Solid Fuels
War Labor Board
Byrd
Sen. Land
D.-Miss
Senate
Sen. Byrd
John L. Lewis
Eastland
Roosevelt
Ater
Edr
Armed Services
Coalman
Birmingham
Ala
Invasion Possibilities Put Forward by Drew Pearson
Drew Pearson argues in the Washington Merry Go Round that Allied forces may occupy the Tantan islands off Sicily and Sarcdinia soon, while a full land invasion of Europe this year is unlikely. He cites German withdrawals from western Europe and Norway as signaling a risky gamble to knock Russia out of the war this summer, and notes Allied opposition to attacks through Italy, Spain or Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tantan
Sicily
Sarcdinia
Souny
Europe
Norway
Russia
Hitler
Drew Pearson
Germany
Italy
Spain
Turkey
32 State Continues List of Local WW II Servicemen
Clarksburg reports a continuing list of local service members including Pvt Joe Mitchell son of Mrs Letha Mitchell Marmet. Pvt Ralph B Molina son of Mrs Mary Berzo Beckley. Pvt Luther Mullens son of Mrs Mary Mullens Welch. Pvt Fred Osendott Jr son of Mrs Madalina Osendott Kermit. Pvt Joh Rendulick son of Mike Rendulick Osage. Ivt William A Richmond son of Winston Richmond Pluto. Pvt James W Searles son of Mrs Minnie Scaries Torys. Eugene W Snyder son of John Snyder Lost Creek. Pvt George Styron Jr son of Mrs Myrtle Browning Red Jacket. Pvt James G Toney brother of Miss Mamie Toney Oak Hill. Spt Fred R Tucker son of Frederick Tucker Ward. Pvt Joseph T Vallelonga son of Dominie Vallelonga Anmoore. Me Durgess W Vance son of Mrs Stella Vance Wayne. Pvt Sherman Wherry son of Mrs Ina Wherry Bens Fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pege
Clarksburg
Joe Mitchell
Letha Mitchell
Marmet
Ralph B. Molina
Mary Berzo
Beckley
Luther DB. Mullens
Mary Mullens
Welch
Fred Osendott, Jr
Madalina Osendott
Kermit
Joh Rendulick
Mike Rendulick
Osage
Frederick Tucker
Ward
Joseph T. Vallelonga
Dosminie Vallelonga
Anmoore
Durgess W. Vance
Stella Vance
Wayne
Sherman Wherry
Mra. Ina , Wherry
Bens Fun
Governor's Signature Ends Wealth Dream for Garrett Claimants
In Harrisburg on June 4 Governor Edward Martin signed two bills adding an 80 percent tax on estates unsettled after seven years. The retroactive clause targets the Henrietta Garrett fortune case, whose 17.5 million dollar estate grew to about 20 million with thousands of claimants worldwide.
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Hartisburg
Omabarajah
Henrietta Schaetler Gartet
Philadelphia
Edward Martin
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Garrett
Jones
Union
Vermont
New Hampshire
Adolf
Ermany
Morney
Pennsylvania
Martin
State Chamber Election Planned After Hoatiman Address
The article notes decisive Chamber matters on Iran Page 1 and states an election for several officers is scheduled for the later afternoon. Those elected will be formally presented following Hoatiman's address, highlighting the ceremony and formalities surrounding the results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
Hoatiman
Coup Tops Argentina Political Shift Sparks Regional Tensions
Roberto Repetto signaled the new regime would be recognized by the Castilly Tegime body as Gen. Rawrer issued a statement condemning moral corruption and economic harm. Manuel Fresco, former Buenos Aires governor, was arrested amid fears of Communist influence and Castillio policy. observers note Argentine leaders seek foreign aid yet face Axis-era dynamics and strained U.S. negotiations. A Montevideo report notes Washington lend-lease failures left military circles wary. The capital unrest intensified after a naval incident near the outskirts, with multiple injuries and a civilian passenger among the wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page Lycourt
Roberto Repetto
Rawrer
Castilly Tegime
Manuel Fresco
Buenos Aires
Rawson
Catc Dusion
Genefict
Fatire
Castillo
Argentina
Montevideo
Washington
Lenderease
China
Ooutskir
Pase Serby
Attu Front Reports Low Casualties in Amphibious Landing
The front page notes Major General Eugene M Law and Major General William Butler led operations as weather and low visibility hindered transport of ground troops. The assault, conducted without loss of ships or men, incurred surprisingly few shore casualties. Japanese losses cited at 1,791 dead with 585 missing and 1333 wounded. total casualties reach 1,525, while many enemy dead may remain unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attu
Eugene M. Law
Drum
Army
William ©. Butler
Army Air Forces
Knox
Japan
Nippon
Campan
Miners in West Virginia Campaign News
In Williamson district representative Charley Kiser of the United Mine Workers said he had been told by fellow miners that they would prefer certain outcomes. The fragment hints at ongoing labor discussions and community sentiment as coverage continues from Page 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ment
Charley Kiser
UMWA
Williamson
Miners Resume Work Amid Coal Shortage Fears
In Harrison county 25 strip miners at the fyran Fuel Co mine near Mt. Clare returned to work at noon following a pickup by a local union spokesman. The restart came despite a nationwide shutdown threat as industrials warn of looming fuel shortages. Production losses were projected at 2.5 million tons for the week amid concerns over stockpiles and power reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Tonverett
Fyran Fuel Company
Mt. Clare
Mts Clare
Statistiening
Orgasx
Div Nte
Kanawha
Wheeling Steel Corp
Windsor Power Co
Wheeling
Youngstown
House Votes for Prison Terms in Government Plant Strike Bill
A House bill imposing prison terms and fines for inciting or directing strikes in government run industries advances. West Virginia Republicans Handelph er Elis and Rohrbourd Ree and Smith and Schiffler, plus one Democrat, supported it. two Republicans voted against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Line
Republicans
West Virginia
Consgress
Mikes i
Handelph «Er
Elis
Rohrbourd
Ree and Smith
iDemocrats
Schiffler
Smith
U S to Recognize Argentinian Government Change
The United States would recognize any government that maintains order and controls the state, and that abides by international obligations. Officials commented on the coup that ousted Ramon Castillo, noting the move could help Argentina qualify for lend-lease aid if it joins defense of the Americas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
State Department
Yeport
Munerer Pedriy Rlamires
Howryer
Knox
Spuh
Ramon S. Castillo
Argentina
Unite States
Americas
Brooke Cottle Reappointed to State Election Commission
Brooke Cottle was reappointed by Gov Seely to the state election commission to serve a new term ending June 4 1919. The Mor gantown Post editor joins the body established with the permanent registration system. Birth announcements list Acson Rieth announced at Kanawha Valley hospital to Mr and Mrs E F Phillips Jr of 198 Tennessee Ave Marmet Welcomes a baby boy and a baby girl born at Kanawha Valley hospital to several local families including Lebels Blair Lively and Clay with various Charleston General Hospital births and Camden on Gauley Cordially noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooke Cottle
Branks Cottle
Morgantown Post
Gnv
Seely
State Election Commission
Cottle
Commissioy
Kanawha Valley Hospital
J. F. Lively
Marmet
J. W. Blair
Eugene Jroctar
Cedar Grove
Charleston ¢ General Hospital
Charleston General Hospital
Robert Clay
Peytona
Martay
Camden-on-Gauley
Charleston General Hosital
Kay J. Morgan
Washington St
Keoneth Israel
Allied Airmen Drive Heavy Japanese Losses in Raids
Allied airmen reported thorough bombing of Japanese targets with heavy enemy casualties in multiple actions near Itt, Yannive, and Yochaw. American fighters and medium bombers struck rearward bases, destroying six Zeros and igniting fires visible for miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itt
Yannive
Sean
Yochaw
ROTC Leader Transfer Shifts West Virginia ROTC to Indiana
Cal Winlock, organizer of the first ROTC at West Virginia State College, is transferred to Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana. He will be succeeded by Lt. Col. Bonate H. Lee of Chicago as professor of military tactics and commandant. Winlock travels soon to his new station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peyton Winlock
West Virginia State College
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Bonate H. Lee
Chicago
Wintock
Play Space For Children Away From Traffic Urged
Mrs Grice O Austin secretary of the Southern West Virginia Automobile Club urged parents to provide safe play areas away from traffic. She noted that accidents involving children at school age are higher in summer vacation and most fatalities occur on streets near homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grice O. Austin
Southern
West Virginia Autosmmobile Club
Two Selectees Warned for Draft Board Appearance
June 8 18 deadline warned for Janes Richard Chandler and Arthur Bucklen both ordered twice for examinations by Anawha County Selective Service Board No 1 but failed to appear. If they do not report by the deadline their names will be sent to the U S district attorney.
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Janes Richard Chandler
Washington Av
Rose Sone Arthur Bucklen
Court St. M4
Anawha County Selective Servicer Board No. 1
Minis ‘Fion
U. S
West Virginia servicemen receive officer commissions
Dozens of West Virginia residents are listed among officers and enlistees announced by Ft. Thomas. Ensigns Thomasson Colburn and Misses Clara Alice Thomas Mary K Calborn Helen Thomassan are named among graduates from the Naval Reserve Midshipmen School. Additional promotions include Lt Cantley at Camp Atterbury and Pvt Williams at Camp Atterbury with furloughs, plus Navy and Army transfers and duties noted for several families in Charleston Spencer and Cedar Grove.
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Ft. Thomas
Ft. Leonard E. Wood
Israel
Charlestan
Ft. Eustis
Sylvester J. Black
Nitro
Fray Snond
Dawkins
Ibrage
N. Ber
Charlie Ro Seabylt
Wellford
Oris H. Bonalson
Burton L. Clowser
Spencer
Charleston
Clara
Alice
Ensiin Thomas
Kanawha College
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhammon
duPont High School
The
Waves
Foxign Colburn
West Virginia University
Unemployment Compersatin’g Bureau
Ensign
Thomasson
Oberilnenlege
Kanawha
Eugene N. Cantley
Cantley
Gallagher
Camp Atterbury
Ind
Camp Lee
Army
Civil Service Commission
Hawaii
Harry Lee King
Charles A. King
Cedar Grove
Army Air Forces , School
Gardner Field
Cal
James Ray Williams
Myrtle Williams
Defendants Seek Tax Refund in Charleston Prostitution Case
Two defendants from padlocking proceedings against more than 18 Charleston houses of prostitution petitioned the Kanawha county court to refund taxes. I Nettle Sprouse seeks 2100 and Ella Powell 300 arguing an error on law and unconstitutionality. Petition taken under consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Kanawha
Circuit Court
I Nettle Sprouse
Ella Powell
Tire Firm Employee Held On Truck Theft Charge
Jack Mullins, former Atlas Tire Sales employee, was arrested by Martins Ferry police on complaint by George Byers for taking the company's pickup truck. He was visiting relatives and is to be turned over to federal authorities under Dyer act, not to be returned here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Mullins
Atlas ‘Tire
Martins Ferry
George Byers
Mulling
Dyer Ad Hharpes
Deputy Warden Appointed at Huttonsville Prison
Gov Neely names John McGhee of Huntington as deputy warden in charge of Huttonsville medium security prison succeeding D J Rogers who resigned weeks ago McGhee previously supervised Huntington area for the liquor control commission Reports had circulated that Clovis B Adkins former Huntington city sanitary inspector would take the post
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huttonsville
Neely
John McGhee
Huntington
D. J. Rogers
McGhee
Hquor Control Commission
Clovis B. Adkins
Huntington ‘City
Commission
Court Appeals Granted To Chemical Concerns
The Supreme Court granted two chemical firms an appeal from Kanawha County. Emile C. de Stubner was awarded 37.21 dollars in a patent violation case. United Carbon Co. Inc. and Microid Process, Inc. sought relief from a March lower court order. The agreement dated April 18, 1938, granted Microid use of his inventions for carbon black treatment, with United Carbon made a party as guarantor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Kanawha County
Emile C. de Stubner
United Carbon Co, Inc
Microid Process, Inc
de Stubner
Microid
Mrs Stubblefield Named To Board Of Publishers
Robert L. Smith of the West Virginia Newspaper Publishers Assoc announced the election of Mrs. D. W. Stubblefield of Charleston to the board of directors to succeed her father H. C. Ogden of Wheeling who died in January. Mrs. Stubblefield is president of News D Publishing Co which operates the Ogden chain of newspapers in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stubblefield
Robert L. Smith
West Virginia
Assoc
D. W. Stubblefield
Charleston
H. C. Ogden
Wheeling
Rirs. Stubblefield
News D Publisting Co
Ogden
Huntington Woman and Child Struck by Lightning on Street
Mrs B N Johnson 45 and her daughter Mary Rose 12 were struck and knocked unconscious by lightning while strolling during a train alarm in Huntington. They were rushed to a local hospital with Mrs Johnson listed in serious condition and the girl only slightly hurt. Police said a struck umbrella caused the bolt, shattering the sidewalk.
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Huntington
B. N. Johnson
Mary Rose
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Ius
State Chamber
W. Va
Naturstly
John
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Imion
Charleston Gazette
Nerys-LaGuardia
Tord
Cal. Winlock
Indiana
Pacific
Byrnside
Burnside
New York
Submarine School
New London
Colin
U. S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Mid
Lewis J. Martin
2Dely
Denver I. Igo
Tracy M. Spencer, Jr, M. D
First National Bank
South Charleston
Lawrence A. Rowe
Paint & Glas Co
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