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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1945
Page
14
Adm William Standley says Stalin sincere in Poland action and in a world peace plan. He credits Stalin with intent to cooperate in a world organization and notes concern over League of Nations efficacy, while stressing Russia aims for peace through collective security.
Seven West Virginia soldiers earned military honors for overseas service. First Lt. Clarence F. Bradberry of Nitro received the Silver Star for gallantry in action with the 142d Infantry, 36th Division in Europe. First Lt. Eduor G. Maiscott Jr. of South Charleston received the Distinguished Flying Cross after completing 300 hours of operational transport flight over India China routes. Bronze Star medals were awarded for heroic conduct to other West Virginia servicemen.
Fargo officials note federal auto stamps called windshield stickers priced at five dollars went on sale June 1 despite a press dispatch claiming June 8. Clerks reported brisk early sales though officials were surprised by the premature announcement.
A U S Army transport plane carrying 1 WAC and four crew disappeared a week during a May 30 flight from Accra British West Africa to Roberts Field Liberia. The search extended across French Ivory Coast and along the AfricaLiberia border as 18 women in service and crew were to be reassigned.
Pupil musicians under Mrs. Rowland perform tonight and tomorrow at 8 pm in the Henry Rainer room of the First Presbyterian Church. Listed players include Jewell Blake Evelyn Ciccarello Tom Ciccarello Billy Jean Childers Betty Jane Dodrill Sue Ann Edwards Billy Fuller Lorraine Frail Dickie Hood Louise Holmes Dolores Hundley Audrey Hodee David Jackson Jo Ann Lynn Betty Medley Jessie Ellen McGovran Anita Pacifico Stella Pacifico Loretta Pacifies Feeion.
Baltimore physicians report rat bites may transmit diseases such as poliomyelitis rabies and infantile paralysis. Dr. De Aurt P Richter of Johns Hopkins notes seven of 65 bite victims treated 1939 to 1943 developed rat bite fever, often biting hands and faces while asleep.
June 6 1945 report that five Polish representatives in western Europe told President Biertes of Warsaw that repatriation is slowed by the exile administration in London. Delegation members Witok and Kliniszewski were named though London information office denied knowing them. broadcasts cited Wincenty Witos as a former premier. The dispatch says Poles in France Belgium Switzerland and western Germany wish to return home but emigre readers in London hinder efforts.
Lord Haw Haw William Joyce the Nazi broadcaster is said to plan claiming American citizenship to avoid hanging. British reporters note persistent mystery around Joyce and legal appeals to escape punishment for treason.
The piece notes intensified British revulsion toward a German broadcaster once allied with Britain. It argues Americans may struggle to grasp the depth of British hostility as the figure faced sharp criticism for years, with references to hatred surpassing even Ribbentrop.
The Office of Price Administration announced new maximum prices for log run hardwood lumber in the Appalachi region. Prices per 1000 board feet vary by thickness, with $46.80 for certain thicknesses and higher for others. The move follows issues with lumber grading and a shift to lot run trading.
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