War era labor strains output at Akron and Cleveland plants
The piece notes Thompson Aircraft near Cleveland paying about 260 dollars monthly. Akron rubber plants adopt six hour day six day week amid low morale. CIO and AFT activities blamed for morale issues. Women may shift to three shifts due to expansion. Draft deferments vary by board and state law. managers avoid hiring workers likely to leave for service. Supervisory training rushed as veteran oversight wanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Aircraft Products
Cleveland
Akron
United Rubber Workers
CRO
B. F. Goodich Company
CIO and
AFT Organ
Indiana
Unio
Ref
Detroit
U S Auto Makers Scale War Production Methods
The article notes mass production techniques used by U S auto makers to accelerate war needs. It cites Alvan Macauley on wartime efficiency and highlights specific gains such as a 25 percent time save in gun shell production, 50 percent reduction in bomber wing labor, and a 73 percent time cut on wing panels with onward cost reductions, showing automotive skill repurposed for armament work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvan Macauley
Council For Wation
Council
Hare
We Acres
Agme
Poca Man Fatally Hurt by Automobile
Wilmer Brewer of Poca was fatally injured last night when hit by an automobile in Poca. He was brought to a Charleston hospital and died on arrival. The body was taken to Gatens mortuary in Poca. Brewer was a painter for Monsanto Chemical Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer Brewer
Poca
Charlestor
Gatens
Brewer
Monsanto Chemical Comree
Jimmie Bowdlve
Preston Attorney Dies in Hospital
Hubert F. Crogan 682 of Mingwood, Preston county acting prosecuting attorney, died at 5:30 a m in a Charleston hospital after an emergency operation for an intestinal obstruction. A former Preston county school board president, he served as assisting prosecuting attorney since Jan 6 194_ and had been a Kingwood attorney. survived by wife Hazel, two sons Patrick R and John Allison, his mother, two sisters, and three brothers. Body sent to Spindler mortuary in Kingwood.
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Hubert F. Crogan
Mingwood
Preston County
Charleston
Preston County Board of Education
Crogan
Preston County Court
Supreme Court
Melgie C. Snyder
National Guard
Kingwood
Arev
Mes
Hazel Crogan
Patrick R
John Allison Crogan
Fannie Crogan
Newbury
Addie Tyles
Masontown
Bessie McMinn
Clinton, Mich
Lloyd Crogan
Utah
Dewey Crogan
Lebanon
Neb
Walter Crogan
Keyser
Spindler
Casto Funeral
Obituary notices for Dennis Hall and others in area
Obituaries list services for Dennis Hall 28 of South Rufiner at Little Zion Baptist Church at 2 PM with burial in South Rufiner cemetery. Also announced are rites for Margaret Cayl, Della Frame Bub lex, and multiple others including George Henry Willis Winnie Jarrett Thomas Lizzie Bennett Helen Wysong Clifford Minnie Lock Lula Ellen Moore Rosa Turner and Rosa Malinda Turner with times, locations, officiants, and burial places in local cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis
Margaret Caul
M. M. Mitchell
Margaret Cayl
Drnmar
Tams
A. M. EF
Tams Cemetery
George Henry Willis
Wyoming Street
Simpson Methodist Chnten
Thomas Wood
W. A. Thompson
Spring Hill Cemetery
Winnie Jarrett Thomas
F. J. Thomas
Thomas Cemetery
Pat B. Withrow
Spring Hill Mausoleum
Wysong Bars Advance Costs in Crime Cases
Atty. Gen. Wysong said the constitution guarantees compulsory process to summon witnesses in criminal cases, so circuit clerks may not demand advance deposits for statutory fees or serving summonses in criminal matters. The opinion, issued for Tax Commissioner George P. Alderson, limits advance payment requirements to civil suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clicuis
Atty
W. S. Wysong
Wysong
George P. Alderson
We Hear Wonderful Tales of Tobbacco and Tinny Tales
A chaotic jumbled column recalls quirky anecdotes from West Virginia and beyond. It mentions Mildred Jatobucci yawning at work and switching to a night shift, Pearl Yarboro’s switchboard at state patio headquarters, and Bob Bull’s mustache origins. It also covers a black birth certificate misunderstanding, fishing daydreams of David Kirby, and various local figures in humorous vignettes.
Honest Abe Davis, Former Delegate, Dies at 74
Huntington obituary notes Honest Abe Davis age 74, longtime West Virginia delegate and public servant. He held varied roles including railroad worker, foundry man, produce dealer, and contractor. Survived by wife and children, born in Cabell County, son of Alvin and Adeline Davis.
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Huntington
G. A
Abe Davis
House of “Delegates
Teena
Davis
Nad Beery Jn Railroad
Cabell Courty
Alvin
Adeline D
Virginia
West Virginia
Wori
Honest Abe
Mag
Jon Frateroot
CD. Dayle
Ballinierre
Vic
Billard, Muys
Induction Ceremony Spurs 10 000 Volunteers Nationwide
The United States conducts mass service induction at over 900 stations at 2 25 p m EWT to enlist 10 000 seamen marines and coast guard volunteers for armed forces. Washington leaders administer oath as crews pledge allegiance amid efforts to bolster manpower across services and merchant marines. A parallel program by the War Shipping Administration creates a recruitment and Manning organization to ensure ships are crewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ha- Waii
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
Washington
Navy Navd
Adiral Russell Waesche
Coast Guard
Randall Jacobs
Naval
Robert L. Denig
U. S. Marine Corps
Marine Corps
War Shipping Administration
Marina
Emory S. Land
United Nations
Finland Warned On Hitler Visit And US War Prospects
Finland faces pressure as American officials warn that cooperation with Higloe against the United Nations could influence potential war declarations. Soviet and German actions loom in the Baltic and northern sectors, with heavy combat reported and air reconnaissances intensifying along the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiller
Higloe
United Nations
Hull
Finkind
Red Army
Finland
Waa
Stary
Soviet dive bombers sink ten German ships in Baltic action
Report from Stockholm notes Soviet dive bombers hit and sink ten German vessels as Baltic naval activity intensifies. Boundary lines shift with German invasion threats moving from Kiel to the Baltic. analysts consider threats to Leningrad and key Baltic ports as Germany eyes sea borne options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltic
Stockholm
Kiel
Masset
Britain
Tiller
Leningrad
Brasias Ser
Germany
Oak Hill Youth Overcomes Polio Attends Boys State
Frank Mauritz, 38, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mauritz of Oak Hill, recovered from a critical infantile paralysis case 18 months ago and departs today to attend Mountaineer Boys State at Jackson's Mill. He is the first boy sponsored by a West Virginia crippled children's society for Boys State, with James and Rodney of Clarksburg as WV Society leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Meuritz
Fred Mauritz
Oak Hill
Mountaineer
Jackson's Mill
West Virginia
Crippled Children's Society
Bays
James &. Rodney
Clarispsburg
West Virginia Society
King congratulates Midway defenders in victory note
Admiral Ernest J. King sent a cablegram to Admiral Chester Nimitz praising the American naval, marine, and army forces for repelling the enemy advance on Midway. He expressed confidence that Pacific forces will continue to make the enemy realize that war is hell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Ernest J. King
United States Fleet
Midway Island
Admr
Chester W. Nimitz
King
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Midway
Railway and Nazi Camp Hit in Major Allied Raid
Photographs from Cologne reveal about eight square miles devastated in the heart of the Rhineland manufacturing hub, including the K G Mauser plant and Vulcan works. The 14th century cathedral remained unhit as districts to the west lay in ruins. In Normandy, Spitfires and Hurricane bombers attacked a German camp, with delayed action bombs causing massive explosions and a train nearby being machine gunned.
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Cologne
Thee
Rhineland
Air Ministry
Normandy
W. T. Page
Tanks Clash for Axis Gap in Libyan Desert Battle
British forces push to widen a 60 mile desert barrier from El Gozala to Bir Hacheim in a second Libyan campaign clash. Lt General Neil M. Ritchie directs reinforcements including American built Grants as Rommel’s armored strength concentrates near Knightsbridge. Initial attack phases report successes with British and Italian shock troops storming outer enemy positions and seizing critical posts along the minefield gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil M. Ritchie
Les
Rommels
el Gszala
Bir Hacheim
Egypt
Suez Canal
Boaywever
Dare
Japanese Fail on Chuhsien Holds 9,000 Dead Reported
A contested communique claimed 9,000 killed as Japanese forces supposedly occupied Chuhsien. Reports say fighting continues near the Kiangsi front southwest of Chekisng with reinforcements lacking and a possible Japanese assault at Fuyhow. Chinese attacks along the Yangtze press the Japanese positions while American Volunteer Group claims to have damaged 64 planes in May.
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Tokyo
Chuhsien
Thi
Kiangsi
Chekisng
Ken Rivers
Tungyiaishu
Ney
Fuyhow
Kwangtung Province
Anhwe Provence
Yangtze
Atking
Senator Fears Huge Federal Tax Program Shift in tax debate seen as burden on taxpayers
Senate concerns focus on a proposed large federal tax scheme to cover the deficit. House Ways and Means panel votes to cut individual exemptions, sparking calls for a sales tax. Vandenberg argues the plan shifts burden onto current income taxpayers and favors the rich, urging broader Treasury support. The committee weighs additional excise taxes and revenue targets as treasury goals loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Ways and Means Committee
Vandenberg
Hose Committee
Treasury
Route 60 Relocation Faces Legal Challenge
Judge Bouchelle heard evidence on Route 60 relocation amid landowner objections to condemnation. The fight centers on private versus public use as property near Route 80 would be partially rebuilt. Officials say the railroad siding and overhead crossing justify the plan with C&O reimbursing for a 13 foot by half mile land strip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouchelle
Road Commission
South Charleston
Gas Rebels To See FDR In White House Meeting
A five member congressional group prepared to lay before President Roosevelt objections to nationwide gasoline rationing at a White House conference early next week. Rep. Kleberg Lea and Holmes, plus another member, planned to present facts opposing rationing as part of a broader push amid turbulent meetings with over 100 rebels. The President reportedly postponed issuing a national rationing order, fueling belief the plan may be abandoned. Separately, talks with top officials focused on rubber shortages and scrap drive, with officials signaling tires must last about three years. Sen. Thomas and Connally sought public hearings on rationing, arguing it is unnecessary and would penalize tire owners and disrupt the economy.
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Washington
UNS
Roosevelt
White House
Kleberg
D.-Tex
Lea
Holmes
Mass
House
Congress
Sen. Thomas
D-Okla
Sen.Connally
Donald M. Nelson
Les
Smithers Woman Hurt in Auto Collision
Mrs. Netlie Cap of Smithers was treated at Laird Memorial hospital in Montgomery for a broken right arm after a Saturday morning car crash at the 0.5 mile marker end of the Chelyen told bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netlie Cap of
Smithers
Laird Memorial Hospital
Montgomery
Chelyen Told Bridge
Salvation Army Lady Praises World's Tonic Relief
Mrs Mabe Craft of Bluefield West Virginia extols World's Tonic as a splendid medicine for constipation and related ailments. She cites relief from back pains indigestion gas and fatigue and says the tonic improves her appetite sleep energy and overall well being. The article lists local drugstores and distributors across West Virginia offering World's Tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army Lady
Mabe
Craft
Logan St
Bluefield
W. Va
Cohen
West Virginia
Worsirka
NT. Albans
Montgomery Temply Drug Store
Biatr Drug Stores
Reed-Baber Drug Co
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U.S
Maser
Madame - Bane
Preston Attorney
Delia Frame Burkley
Gerace Methodist Church
Della Frame Bublex
Dunbar Jine
Wallard Carney
Burish
Lattes Cemetery
Lizzie Bennett
Will C. Eastey
J.B
Elizabeth Eastey
Helen Wysong Clifford
Longview
Tex
Bartlett
Seaver and Fredeking
Princeton
Minnie Lock
Eskdale Christie Church
Eskdale
Homer Sloan Wall
Red Warrior Cemetery
Lula Ellen Moore
Reedy Church
Reedy
Spencer City Hospital
Board Cemetery
Vangale Mortuary
Dwight Moore
J. W Nay
William C
Alonzo
Jack Forward Sind
Dwight, Jr
Edith
Qiva
Yvonne
Betty Jean
Marjorie
Harry Nay
John Nay
Ravenswood
Rioda_Garrett
Liverpool
Carrie
Nay
Rosa Turnerius
Rosa Malinda Turner
Bradford Street
Edward Turner
Chris Fuqua
Edward
Stanley
Turner
Mamie Clair
Maggie Spurlock
Wiliam
Albert
Allen Brown
Harden and Harden Mortuary
Jake Feingold
Mildred Jatobucci
Io and
Mildred
Jake
Pearl Yarboroush Opeonamerd Yathory
State Patio
Pearl Yarboro
Lonig
Bob Bull
Bob
Indianapolis News
State Health Department
Dorothea Campbell
David Kirby
State Board of Education
David
Becky Fermer
Martha Chapman
The
State Liquor Commission
Hendy Peebles
Paul Ve McNutt
Iresses
Doroth Rirdy
Ronald Parsons
Dy Wi W
Poill
Warren
West Virginia University
Mack Mathews
Joe McKee
Harry
Stansbury
Rotary Club
Alethra Husett
Bird Beth
Avourds Soperintendent
Ui Hale Street
Bob Pritchard
Weston
Charles Liv
Medical Associat Lion
Dick Aspinall
West Virgil University
Aspinall
Dave G. Lilly
Camp Claiborne
Ace
Lilly
John Pauley
Charley Young
Andy Raptis
Ster and Crescent
Turkey
Andy
Order of Owls
Nest No
Lower Falls Beach
Cowl River
Owls
Dr. Livingstone
Dan Prowse
Dan
Joe Hutchinson
Universit Florida
Ells Lea
David Snyden
Sixth Avenue
Army
Charles Steyden
Wenryetti
Edderd En
Abe” Davis
Hitler
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Searpaig
Black Sea
Borris
Katinta
Ornak
U. S
Jap Chuhsien
Ow ‘Erhead
Morrison Bits
W. V. Overialto Theatre
H. G. Elmore Palmer
World's
Nature
Doug
D'S Tonic
Mrs
Mabel Craft
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