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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1944
Page
16
Fragmented listing outlines livestock prices and market items with prices for cattle calves and sheep, including weights and categories. The item references ranges such as 180-250 pounds and 14.00-14.50 for lambs, with various grade indications and buyer terms noted.
A garbled 1974 financial update from New York and Washington includes Treasury receipts and expenditures with figures in the billions and millions. Pittsburgh notes WPA produce trade and prices, while a local White Shrine meeting is announced for the next day with a program and refreshments.
New York stocks closed lower in a subdued session as major averages fell and blue chips pulled back. Among decliners were U S Steel Goodyear United Aircraft and Deere while Union Power and Carrier Corp gained on optimism, with turnover modest and the market dampened by cautious sentiment.
George City chief of staff receives the Order of Suvorov first degree from Soviet Ambassador Andrei Gromyko at the Russian embassy. The ceremony honors his role in defending against the German army and marks a high recognition of American armed forces in the war on the eastern front.
The U S employment service officer said local railroads recruit boys aged 14 and over for high school work battalions with clean quarters and meals at a nominal cost. Teams of boxers will work under high school coaches who monitor and time them. Openings for about 125 applicants are often filled quickly. Apply at the office of Biddmmawha Ihyd. Three members were named to attend a Negro Problems Parley at Lingala University near Philadelphia, including H J Dickason and others.
The Christopher Columbus chapter of the Order of Song of Mary in America is authorized to collect clothing for a home. Staly Anthony Guidier of Charleston announced the drive, with Giudice, state president, leading. Contributions can be arranged by calling the Sons of Italy headquarters between 9 and 11 p.m.
Amherstdale radioman Lenza Gibson, son of Gibson, was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism during a naval patrol engagement against an enemy submarine. His plane protected an Allied convoy and conducted a strike, photographing the engagement while remaining steadfast under heavy fire.
William A. Smith of Qetard was waived to the grand jury by municipal court on a charge of embezzling 420 dollars from his employer George T. Martin of Charleston freight construction. Smith, a truck driver, faces the alteration of assets and was placed under notice to appear in court.
Partial OCR shows assorted building work and repairs across multiple sites. Projects include steel beam installations, store remodeling, and residential fixes. Notable entries mention properties on Washington Street and Upper Spring Street with costs cited, plus safety equipment like non skid mats for battleship decks.
Allied updates claim a Japanese destroyer was sunk by bombs near New Guinea during night operations. American columns advance toward Mokmer airfield on Biak as forces push along the coast and ridges, with Liberator raids hitting Truk targets and Japanese fighters shot down.
The Senate amended legislation to extend price and wage controls and prohibit food subsidy payments or government purchases after June 3 without congressional approval. The vote was 40 to 1, with opponents warning of possible dangers. Maloney urged caution noting the Office of Price Administration’s role. An unrelated federal seizure order targeted butter adulterated at Heathee Creamery Co. of Nitro. Obituaries and notices follow.
Forty nine people attended a recreation training institute at Legion field Recreation center with daily sessions from 8 am to 4 pm on Saturday Speakers unable to attend included Miss Virginia Lewis and Dr Crowe Substitutes included Miss Mary Adams Miss Sarah Adeline McConnell Gordon Picklis Miss Lucy Quarrier and Miss Irene Stits Registrants include residents from Chirksburg Nitro Marmet Belle Dunbar South Charleston Gallipolis Ferry Clay and Bawnemom Sixteen registrants seek credit for renewal of certificates or college degrees.
The body of James Spurtin, 20, carnival worker from Martetto working for Gooding on Shows, was recovered near Elk River mouth after a canoe capsized. Companion Earl Weekly, 11, from Columbus, Ohio, was rescued by nearby boat occupants. Spurtin leaned over to retrieve a hat dropped in the water. the body was recovered deep in a pool by Charleston firemen and moved to the Cunningham mortuary.
Officials from area banks discuss prudence rules for savings institutions and the idea of altering deposit terms. Reed Morss argues against broad speculative fields and suggests prudent investments, noting internal yield spreads and insurance considerations. The discussion touches on liquidity, bond quality, and the potential impact on savers.
The Southern Cand Producers Association, representing mines in southern Appalachian districts, formally declined today to sign a proposed contract for travel time pay. President Edward R. Burker announced the vote to continue current practices, citing risk to miners in the Jewell Ridge Co. case. The Fourth Circuit will decide if the case is heard at the June term after the Virginia district court ruling.
The fragment critiques pro British policy advocates who align with reactionary aims. It argues that solutionists distort national interest, portraying them as nationalist but self-serving. The piece condemns subordinating national interests to reactionary policies as a dangerous political disease of the era.
The text describes Merry-Go-Round continuing on page F about sending a hive to Wickard to deliver to Maverick. Bees will feed on surrounding flowers through a window sill as the queen Arundel, formerly secretary to a Rhode Island Republican ex-Senator Metcalf, is presented. Maverick states he can use Republican bees as long as they work.
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