Pantelleria Bombardment Report From Allied Forces
The account describes a Allied naval and air assault on Pantelleria with Destroyers lightnings and Fortresses. Describes heavy smoke fire from coastal batteries and daring motor torpedo boat actions in the harbor. Officers including Adm Cunningham and Gen Halls oversee bombardment as Pantelleria is subdued.
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Walter
Adm
Cunningham
Aurora
Pantelleria
Ingham
Aed
Mediterranean
Cam
Agnew
Eisenhower
Ickes Modifies Fines Policy for Past Absences
The article explains a government framework for handling disputes over fines for past absences in anthracite mines. It notes no fines will be charged under current contracts, with disputes to be settled by mine managers and union bargain committees. The WLB may modify portal-to-portal pay terms as viewed with John Lewis and Charles ONeill leading the talks.
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Ing
Mines and Committee of Union
Anturscile
WLB
John Lewis
The
Charles O'Neill
Courts to rule on miners' case under fair labor standards act
The board may decide not to rule on the merits and send the matter to the courts under the Fair Labor Standards Act. If the board chooses this course, any award or its calculation could affect the entire industry, including central Pennsylvania.
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Pennsylvania
Soldier Mirich Becomes Sergeant After Battlefield Courage
In a wartime tale Mirich, a company clerk who suffered poison oak and avoided combat training, asks to be a real soldier. After his buddy's death and a decisive moment on the battlefield, Col Finn promotes him to sergeant on the spot despite injuries. He earns a stripe and a potential medal.
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Mirleh
Col. Finn
Mirich
FDR Discusses Taxation and Savings in Inflation Debate
President Roosevelt argued taxes and savings could be used jointly but cautioned against compulsory saving. He praised public support for drives, noted comments by Senator George on compulsory savings, and acknowledged inflation concerns with proposals for wage and farm price controls.
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House
George
D.-Ga
Senate Finance Committee
Roose
Rose
OES Authorizes Price Stabilization Move Amid Worker Wages Talk
The board notes that a January CCC agreement to buy raw vegetables at market prices and resell them at a loss aimed to prevent higher consumer costs. Cannery workers seek wage increases, but Vinson warns such raises would disrupt vegetable stabilization and threaten the hold the line plan.
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Commodity Credit Corporation
Cannery
Vinson
Reds Pledge Continued Cooperation After Victory
Hull voiced thanks for Molotov's message and praised the Soviet people and armed forces for contributing to Allied victory. He said the spirit of cooperation forged on the battlefield must grow stronger and help all nations cope with peaceful reconstruction after victory.
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United Nations
Molotov
Hull
Containment Bid to Curb Wartime Labor Strikes Cleared
Washington June 1943 House passed a bill to curb strikes in wartime industries and ban them in government operated plants. Voting West Virginia delegation shown. Randolph supported it while Ellis Schiffer voted against. Smith registered a dissent. Unionists warned of morale harm and urged veto. Roosevelt pressed to veto the measure as labor groups list opposing lawmakers.
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Congress
Geriate
House
Roosevelt
American Federation of Law
Who
Enemies of Labor
Washington
Juneau
West Virginia
Randolph
Ellis
Schiffer
Smith
Operators back Ickes plan on fines amid coal strike
In West Virginia, Truax-Tract Coal Co and Christopher Coal Mating Corp say they will follow federal guidance from Secretary Ickes and will not impose fines. Officials note no real conflict with miners, calling it a government operation, while fears of work stoppages linger in Monongalia and Scott's Run areas.
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Roosevelt
Garner Williams
Manaager
Truax-Tract
Cnal Co
Sec
Ickes
Williams
Northern
West Virginia
Frank Christopher
The
Christopher Coal Mating Corp
Christophers Concern
Monongalia County
Solid Fuel Administrator
Fairmonth
UMW
Scott's Run
Tekes
Pantelleria Raid Described as Heavy Allied Air Offensive
An Allied air offensive against Pantelleria was hailed as the heaviest and most concentrated bombing of the war on a single Axis target. Italian and German broadcasts reported over 1,000 Allied planes involved, with Lt. Gen. Carl A. Spaatz personally directing and signing the ultimatum leading to the island’s capitulation.
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Gieratfl Cardler
Panteleria
Air Force
Pantelleria
Carl A. Spaatz
Wie
FDR Appeals for Free Italian Government After Fascist Defeat
President Roosevelt says the Italian people must be free to form their own government once Fascism is overthrown and Nazism driven out. He stresses allied unity and the right of Italy to determine its regime.
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United Nations
Rubber plant leaders hail wartime polymer push progress
Delegation led by Jeffers and Jones tours the Carbide and U S Rubber Co. facilities near Charleston. Governors, generals, and industry officials praise the synthetic rubber program, note 275000 tons produced by year end with 850000-ton goals, and stress finishing fabrication challenges while maintaining wartime momentum.
Doolittle Declares Pantelleria War Victory Landmark
Maj. Gen. James H. Doolittle said Pantelleria’s conquest by air power marks a historic landmark in military aviation. He cited uninterrupted RAF night and U.S. Army Air Forces day bombing, noting Italian capitulation followed sustained bombardment and that no occupation occurred.
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Doolittle
Pantelleria
Ashforch
Mo . Oho
North Africa
Tone
James H. Doolittle
T Nau
Crete
RAF
U. S. Army Airforce
Rationing at a Glance for Virginia Foods
A brief on ration stamps and gasoline allotments with expiry dates. Red stamps J K L and others expiring in June. Coffee stamp 24 valid to June 16. Gasoline supplies vary by county with a July 21 final date for certain books and inspections due for various vehicle types.
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Weal
Virginia Processed
K. L
Striking Drillers Delay Work Vote
Union official expects to reach an understanding to end the strike and return workers by Monday. John L. Coulter of the International Union of Operating Engineers says turnout was insufficient for a vote last night and a 8 am meeting at Kanawha hotel is planned to decide next steps. The walkout appears confined to 28 men at United Fuel Gas Co. in the West Virginia field.
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West Viginnia
John L. Coulter
International Union of Operating Engineers
AFL
Kanawha
Coutter
Tal Geelde
Thack
Harry A. Wallace, Jr
United Fuel Gas Co
Airport hub claims unmatched world role in aviation
The piece argues Charleston is the largest flat region, home to the world’s biggest axe plant and longest city blocks, and hosts three major airlines but reportedly lacks a real port. It claims the city is unduly praised as a global aviation center despite not having a port.
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Vlomnbee Seve
Charleston
Seven North African Generals Awarded Distinguished Service Medals
The War Department announced seven generals awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for leadership in the North African campaign. Recipients include Lt. Gen. Carl Spaatz, Lt. Gen. Omar N. Bradley, Maj. Gen. Terry de la Mesa Allen, Maj. Gen. Alfred M. Gruenther, Maj. Gen. Thomas J. Larkin, Maj. Gen. Hugh J. Gaffey, and Maj. Gen. Lowell W. Rack.
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Washington
War Department
Carl Spaats
North African Air Force
12Th Air Force
Northwest African Air Force
Omar N. Bradley
Highland Falls
Wee
North Africa
Ttation
Jargely
Terry de la M. Allen
Tel Paso
Tex
Alfred M- Gruenther
Sid Army
Thomas 3. Larkin
Spokane
Wash
Mediterranean
North ‘African
Hugh J. Gaffey
Austin
2D Corps
el Guetar
Lowell W. Racks
Tureson, Ariz
Allied Force Headquarters
Neely Urges West Virginians Tribute to Russia
Gov. Neely called for a nationwide tribute to Russia on June 22, the third anniversary of the Soviet Union entering the war. He aligned with Mrs. Roosevelt and Wendell Willkie on the Tribute to Russia Day committee and urged gratitude for Russia’s defense and a postwar order free from fear of Nazi or fascist aggression.
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Russia
Boy 6 Seriously Hurt When Struck by Auto
A six year old boy was knocked down by a car at Morris Street near Lewis Street and taken to Charlesian General Hospital with a pelvic fracture and possible critical injuries. The driver, Keith Scruges, was charged with reckless driving and released on bond after claiming the boy ran into the street.
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Fred William Wendling
Lewis St
Morris St
Charlesian Generat Hospital
Keith Scruges
RY Sy
Scruges
A. F. Pitster
Birth Announcements From Charleston General and Nearby Hospitals
Mer and Mrs C B Foreman of Clendenin welcomed a daughter born Wednesday at Charleston General hospital. Mr and Mrs Orville Davis of Widen announced a son born Wednesday at Charleston General hospital. Mr and Mrs William L Ewing of Olcott welcomed a daughter born Thursday at Charleston General hospital. Dr and Mrs J E Grace of East Bank are parents of a son born Thursday at Charleston General hospital. Mr and Mrs Thomas C Sheppherd of Montgomery had a son born Thursday at St Francis hospital. Mr and Mrs Bethel Stutz of Dunbar are parents of a daughter born at St Prone hospital Thursday. Mr and Mrs William Brear t man of 1803 O'Dell Ave welcomed a son yesterday at St Francis hospital. Mr and Mrs Raymond Spencer of St Albans are parents of a son born yesterday at St Francis hospital. A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Harry Westbay of 18 By Francis hospital.
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Mer
C. B. Foreman
Clendenin
Charleston General Hospital
Orville Davis
Widen
William L. Ewing
Olcott
J. E. Grace
East ‘Bank
Charleston General Lwapttat
St. Francis Hospital
Thomas C. Sheppherd
Mont Romery
Bethel Stutz
Park
Dunbar
St. Prone Hospital
William Breatieman
O'Dell Av
St. Francis Fusstyltal
Mere Raymond Spence
St. Albans
Harry Westbay
Francis Hinspital
Luy
aSire
Ted Fio Rito At Casa Loma Tonight
Ted Fio Rito and his orchestra, seen in Rhythm on Parade and Silver Skates, perform dancing music at Casa Loma from 10 p m to 2 a m tonight. The band will reprise the Charleston and attract radio fans with a crowd-pleasing program.
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Casa Loma
Ted Fio Tito
Mafferty
Lompany
Jeffers
Institute
Wits
VF. B. Davin
Shepboard
U. 3 Rubber
Widow of Ex Governor White Dies in Parkersburg Home
Agnes White 46 widow of former Gov Albert White died at her Parkersburg home after a day illness. She married the Republican governor in 1679 and spent most of her life here except four years at the Charleston executive mansion. Born in Marietta she was the daughter of William and Kathryn Ward. Survivors include three children Ward C White and others of Parkersburg. Funeral services Sunday at the family residence.
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Mra
W. HH
Wolfe
Harry Hilcxhew
Ward C. White
Parkersburg
Nebraska
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Obituary notices for Pickens Elsener Fox Giles MacMillion Short Nelson Wolfe Miller
Multiple funeral notices from Charleston area state upcoming services for Jane Turley Pickens 28 Edward Newsomen 60 A. G. Migginbotham 71 Mary Elizabeth Crank 85 Tech Sergeant William F. Elsener 23 Percy Fox 32 Laura Belle Little Giles 0 James Abraham MacMillion 81 Myrtle Short 44 Ronald Lee Nelson 2 months John Harold Wolfe Jr 4 days Karen Josephine Miller infant. Services set at churches, cemeteries, and mortuaries with burial at Spring Hill, Light Hill, Ward, and other local cemeteries. officiants include Rev. Ernest L. Honts Rev. Honts Rev. Crane Rev. J. C. Fisher Rev. Strother A. Campbell and others. Burial arrangements by Harden mortuary Simpson mortuary Pride and Bartlett mortuary. Families named include Pickens Newsomen Migginbotham Crank Elsener Fox Giles MacMillion Short Nelson Wolfe Miller.
Burial Service Planned at Hull Cemetery
A funeral notice states burial will take place at Hull Cemetery in the spring following the officiating service.
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Hull Cemetery
Guthrie infant services and Fitzgerald matron obituary notes
Bruce Edison Guthrie infant son of Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Guthrie of Dunbar died Thursday night in Charleston hospital. Funeral set for 11 a m at Dunbar Memorial Park. Mays and Parsons mortuary to handle burial. Surviving are three brothers. Catherine Josephine Fitzgerald of 65, died yesterday. body to Snodgrass mortuary. surviving two brothers in St. Louis.
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Mary Elizabeth Crank
Alice Harrison
Theamily
Sissonville
J. C. Fisher
Noble Long Mortuary
Tech
Willam F. Elsener
William F. Elsener
Ft. Lewis
Wash
Charleston
Sacred Heart Church
Mt. Olivet
Owen and Barth Mortuary
Elsener
Joseph A. Elsener
Oakwood
Percy Fox
George Fox
Crickmer
Beckley
Howard McDaniel
Ward Cemetery
Nickell
East Rulhelle
Cora Fox
Charlie
Sally
Harliss
Taura Belle Little Giles
Laura Belle Lite Giles
Huntington
HC. Shanholtz
Grafton
Bartlett
J. E
Central Methodist Church
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G. W. Mullins
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Peytona
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Ashford
FE. R. Little
James Abraham MacMillian
James Abraham MacMillion
Massey Chapel
Big Chimney
Hall Cemetery
Albert Myers & Son
Elkview
Bht
Kelmer
Gertrude MancMillion
Cincinnati
Frank Truman
C. L. Massey
West Milton
H. L. Hoover
Myrtle Short
Bert Short
Chesapeake
Jewell
Doris Jeane
Louise
Ezra Woodrow
Shirley Franklin
James Eugene
Hert. Jr
Isaac Bolin
Rayford
Geneva jEsking
Red Warrior
Slaters
Taw
James Adkina
Burin
Red Warrior Cemetery
Pryor Mortuary
East Bank
Ronald Lee Nelson
Robert W. Nelson
Belle
Fannie Gay
Hugheston
Robert
B. Nelson
Bartlett Se Wynns Mortuary
Karen Josephine Miller
Luther O. Miller
RFD
Casio & White More Primary
Harold Col
Bruce Edison Guthrie
F. M. Guthrie
Dunbar
Dunbar Memorial Park
Mays and
Parsons Mortuary
Catherine Josephine Fitzgerald
Catherine Josephine Fitzegerald
Thomas Fitzgerald
Shepherd
South Charleston
Snodgrass
St. Louis
Pantelleria Falls to Allied Firepower After Prolonged Bombardment
Allied air fleets ravaged Pantelleria for 13 days as British and American forces landed with naval gun cover. The island capitulated after relentless bombing left fortifications ruined, airfield cratered, and coastal defenses shattered, giving the Allies a strategic bridgehead toward Sicily. Generals Eisenhower and Cunningham led bombardment from a British cruiser while American planes demanded surrender.
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Africa
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
North Africa
Andrew Browne Cunningham
Guna
Carl A. Spartz
Pantelleria
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