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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1945

Page

12

False Teeth and a Slaying: Ward Attendant Testifies

In Charleston Gazette dated June 3 1995 testimony covers an assault in a hospital ward. Attendant Batten recounts confronting patient Cox after commands to be quiet were ignored. Cox struck Batten then was later pronounced dead by a doctor.

Charleston Gazette Cox Batten Eren Reacher’ van Mie Baten Cus Ratten Una Ces Cax

United Nations on Security Council Terms Divisive Debate

United Nations discussions show Moscow pressing for limits on Big Five veto powers while small nations seek broader peacekeeping dialogue. Britain, Cuba and the Americas align with small states for charter language. The United States signals readiness to assume enforcement duties once the security council forms.

Nathan Britain Cuba Guillermo Bell Sant Mem Bit Five United Nations League Security Council Council

Peace Training and Kemmy Set Military Training

A New York based group led by Jay Cooke advocates peace training and military readiness to support world peace. Citizens from New York and Duluth read statements at a committee meeting, with several members’ names cited and some attendees noted as absent.

Em Kemmy Fome Men, Inc Jay Cooke New York Conke Ernesta Birtow Barbara Ska Plat A Caretral Paul Hammond T Marsaret Cilivar Bannins Duluth Aftian Ane Kathleen Nargis Palo Atte Cal Tuo jRersnn

Unclear Soviet Yanks Role Amid Food Requisition Delays

Fragmentary Soviet and American exchange notes discuss continued wartime administration in occupied areas. Text mentions temporary officials handling food requisitions and slow progress in forming local administrations.

Americas Conchustar

State Jaycees List Committees In Huntington Area Full

HENTINGTON the 4 W corvin Edimnetts late resident of the shinier Chiather of Commerce announces a new list of directors and committee assignments for the state Jaycees conference. July week will see independence week activities with plans for storage and new chapters in Mannington Keystone Welch Princeton and Elkins. Next meeting set for Bivefreld. Committees cover Agriculture awards welfare finance and membership among others with Jack Manley of Fairmont named director and Tony Anthony of Charleston noted for attendance along with W Cecil Hardy Jr and Frank Fisvalita in various posts.

Hentington Corvin Chiather of Commerce Jack Manley Fairmont Dunal Mannington Keyston Welch Princeton Elkins Cather Bivefreld Agriculture Hugh Kincaid Huntington Jules Dane Avon Bea Minsontown Free Dea Boker Hiouteton Herates ANT Wiliacis Uyeraty Baker Wy Welfare Bill Morehouse Clarksbirs Portavar Activelies Prank Fisvalida Parmeot Finance Nelsot Clanke Martinshare Bob Burchinall

Divorce Appeal Granted to Navy Veteran in Kanawha Case

The West Virginia Supreme Court granted all appeals by Ron Edward Harper, a former Navy sailor, from a Kanawha County divorce decree against Ruby Mie Harper. The ruling overturns the lower decision and orders custody to Harper’s parents while the court weighs a separate issue about spousal support and a salaried fireman’s employment tied to business interests.

Suprone Ron Edward Harper St Albans Kaenawha Ruby Mie Harper Kanawha Carewit Court Harpers Clay S. Crouse B. Holdren Crotme Holdren

Flier Home With Wife After War Losses and Reunion

Harald Wo Gcutt returned home with his wife Helen age 23 from Long Beach California where she married Ensign Robert A. MacDowell last December. MacDowell was reported missing a year earlier and believed dead by the War Department. The couple plans a vacation together after the long separation caused by wartime service and prison camp ordeals near Rangoon where officers endured near starvation.

Harald Wo Gcutt Navy War Department Army Bavi Rangoon Helen Long Beach Cal Ens Robert A. MacDowell Lt. Good

Davies Reports Framing Conflict End Amid War Relief Plea

The article describes tension around a conflict with Janay wank and a call for decisive action. It notes appropriations totaling about 2.4 billion and a demand for urgent wartime relief. President and insiders discuss a plan to code relief and accelerate construction by Army and Navy engineers to rehabilitate war stricken lands. The piece highlights devastation on the islands and the need for immediate relief efforts.

Mantes

Framed Frigate Raid Parley of Norwegian and British Forces

A fragmented report notes a tense engagement involving Norway and Britain. It mentions Haakon with a maneuver at sea and references deterrence actions, a large Norwegian force, and the presence of ships and patrols amid mounting strategic pressure.

OPA Battle Pare Th Wemen's Chrenan Teuperaver Vie

War era policy clash described as abandonment of price controls sparks debate over wartime production and rationing. Article notes increased output may reduce shortages and create consumer price pressure while critics argue continued government controls hinder supplies and profits.

al Warn

Marine Veteran Killed and Bride Injured in Wreck Near Twener

A single-vehicle crash near Twener claimed the life of a marine veteran and injured his bride. State troopers report the pickup veered off the road and overturned. The couple, identified as residents of the area, were involved in a planned trip when the accident occurred late at night.

Wreck Welch Shine Seruasy Twener Thompson Sid Henry Maredy Pere Neice Maybenry

Changes Announced By West Virginia Mines Dept

The West Virginia Mines Department announced personnel changes by Mines Chief Devse Redynd. Effective immediately, Hugh Lowe and Tormey of McComar move to headquarters at Mare Santen, in the New River division. Marvin Wo Bester becomes superintendent of the Woolridge Cowl Co. Richwand. McVey, formerly examiner in charge of mine forensics, is named special inspector to succeed Laws Joseph Fieres as head of the state department.

Devse Redynd Hugh 2 Lowe McComar Mare Santen New River Division Richwand Marvin Wo Bester Woolridge Cowl Co Rien No

Disabled Persons At Vocational Clinic Opens

The vocational rehabilitation program opened at Chartecor High School under state authority. Several attendees were described as disabled. organizers arranged counseling and special training plans. Named counties include Kanawha, Roane, and Putnam as part of the regional outreach.

Chartecor Hign Ander Nord Cesta Cesta Alien Troe Eet Bone Putas

Berkeley Student Wins NBA Public Speaking Contest

Berkeley avon first place at the ninth annual public speaking contest. Winners include Lele Faemers of Aare alta der Mod and Rasmand Sovwtz of Matawan, with others named from Mare tty and Statesbure in a regional event at Greenshero, N.C.

Boerkley NBA Karly Sorhemore Strats Fen High -Hend Berkley Avon Lele Test Meng Neve Faemers Aare Alta Terray Heerschosd Sven Tape West View N.C Ranafest Bryr Maretty Gran Ortan Ehiepter Zersler Bers Matawan

Postwar Navy Transfer Mentioned in June Dispatch

A garbled 1946 report from Washington notes the Navy’s intention to send the cruiser Malpaukee to Russia in April for the best interest of the nation. Earlier coverage discussed transfers of other ships to the Soviet Union, while Navy officials maintained authority over vessel movements and confirmed orders.

Lenter Rust Washington Nevy Department Cronser Rusia Teparte Nadheer Navy

Jap Surrenders Gain in Number in the Philippines

In the Philippines American forces report rising Japanese surrenders from fragmented units. Captured soldiers say officers lied, wielded beatings, and rationed poorly, with some soldiers admitting disillusionment and belief Japan could not win. Some officers promised future air raids that never occurred.

Lee van Atta T—'Deloyerdt Dap Fide Tokyo Japan Rcn Pacific Luvon Tocn Legon Theo Darlas A. MacArthur Lingayen Gulf MacArthur Salemarts Philippines Minado

State Guard Arsenal At Montgomery Looted

Looting report indicates the Montgomery state guard arsenal was broken into during the weekend. Items taken include two 4 caliber Army rifles two submachine guns eight caliber rounds and 45 caliber ammunition plus 2500 rounds of 30 caliber and an unspecified amount of 22 caliber ammunition. Names of suspects and exact locations are not clearly readable from the text.

Montgomery Quentin Weatanarters Suerdoot West Virgin LVM Vate Palice Cannelton Wiehy

Dancing Party by Turtle Shell Schedules Thursday

A chaotic text fragment reports a Turtle Shell event, a dancing party planned for Thursday at the Charleston dsniter Chamber venue, with Hop and WCHS as noted locations. It mentions Pod Meulet as managing director and attempts to name performers and dates, though many details are garbled and unclear.

Charleston Dsniter Chamber Comin Wed WHS WCHS Pod Meulet Anneminerd Mitiste Aadh Schutti

Gandykoont Collection at Concord State Featured Items

Williamson, a longtime congressman, and the widow Mrs Irene Goudy Konutz presented a 260 item collection valued around 50000 to Concord State Teach ers. The gift includes presidential portraits from Washington to Roosevelt, West Virginia governors, autographed photos of notable figures like Madame Curie Marconi and Harding, and holograph letters. Ceremonies planned after indexing of the collection, to be housed in a college library wing.

United States George Washington Franklin Roosevelt West Virginia Madame Curie Marconi Perstting Will Roxets College Jitwary

Chinese Advance and Air Attacks Near Changsha

Fragmented text describes Chinese advances near Shas Pawehneetothe Hunan and Luichow as U S airmen attack with high explosives. It mentions Japanese withdrawals, American air bases, and carrier planes reporting strikes on Japanese war centers. The piece critiques socialist agitation and calls for focusing on immediate wartime actions.

Shas Hunan Xi An Chihkiang Chansking Europe Henxgate Britain Changsha Indo- China Kensna Japan U. S Tatrator Balinens Alinen Balloott

Churchill Sees Inflation Risk and War Aims Amid Coalition Strain

Churchill warned against inflation and pledged to tax all classes heavily to preserve the pound. He said the wartime coalition would have kept unity but others departed, leaving Britain to demobilize soldiers, secure housing and work, and join Allied forces to finish the war with Japan. He projected another year of Pacific fighting and urged national resolve.

Churchill Japan Pacific

Three New Companies Admitted to Northern Coal Group

FAIRMONT June 4 Three new road companies were admitted by the Northern West Virginia Coal Association at a meeting of the board of directors today, Secretary Truman dohiren announced. The members are Resting Clerk at Co Reindolph county, File Cohin county, and Dewees Nicholas county. Six controversial points of the tie ware agreement with the United Mine Workers were disclosed and a committee was named to report within the next two weeks, the applicants of these present to the northern Cele.

Northern Coal Group Fairmont Rodl Northern West Virginia Coal Asse Board of Directnrs Truman Dohiren Co. Reindolph Cohin County Dewees Nicholas Cunt Tee Ware United Mine Workers

Parading Army It Contrasts Silent Salutes In City

A downtown Philadelphia parade unfolds with age eleven participants leading a dignified salute while Army units march past. Twenty Army vehicles with machine guns and swarms of Army planes fill the sky in a display that includes blank volleys as the march moves through North Philadelphia.

Brailley Spaatz Philadelphia Mie Oreguhir Wall

Editorial Glance on Prom Pace and World Crisis

The Moslem World eyeing continued prom pace is noted amid a garbled Guardian editorial about de Gaulle and republic, while a city council meeting originally set for Monday was postponed. Mayor Dawson reported steps taken yesterday.

Guandian de Gaulle Reptite Develo Cainon Mayer Dawson

Bremen Blast Continues After Nazi Retreat

Reported explosions at Bremen’s Nazi SS headquarters and nearby sites followed the German surrender in Italy. American officers described the blast as the worst since the Naples post office wreck, with several hundred rocket launchers and other explosives found or destroyed.

Bremen Kennedy Naples Italy Ges[pa Brenner Pass Corle Isarco Laut

Price order expands woolen civilian apparel fabrics

Bowles notes seasonal variation is the main difference from the prior order issued weeks ago covering rayon mills. The latest order covers all woolen and worsted civilian apparel fabrics containing 24 percent or more wool by weight, excluding pile fabrics and knitted fabrics with 30 percent or more rayon yarn.

Prem Parett Bowles

Bond sale funds luncheon drive at Victory Hall

A bond sale raised 1500 dollars at 1:30 PM for a full course luncheon offered daily this week to bond buyers at the Victory Hall cafe. Donations came from Armour & Co and many local firms including P E Holz & Co Swit & Co Stowers Tilier's Lewis Hubbard Arcade Fruit Market H M Medunkin Wallace Nu Grapes Bottling Woodruff Conner's Florists Adkins South Charleston Greenhouse Bohnert's Flowers Charleston Cut Flowers Winter Floral Co Southern Chemical Co Bond Hitler Jackson Kresge Co Woolworth Newberry Co Mes Crazy Co Owls Club Elles Club United Carbon Co. Pur

Armour & Co P. E. Ie Holz & Co. Swit & Co Stowers Tilier's Lewis-Hubbard & Co Arcade Medunkin Kresge Co F. W. Woolworth Newberry Co J. G. Mes Crazy Co Owls Elles Club United Carbon Co

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