FDR Urges Rubber Drive As War Stockpile Grows
President Roosevelt urged a nationwide rubber salvage campaign to stockpile rubber for military needs. He stressed new synthetic rubber and existing supplies, while motorists were asked to cut use and speeds. The oil industry offered 400000 filling stations as depots, paying one cent a pound for salvaged rubber through June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eurlier
William R. Boyd
American Petroleum Institute
National
Statin
Petroleum Industry War Counc Ti
Battle losses and rescue stories from Coral Sea and Aleutians
The report details the sinking of the aircraft carrier Lexington and ships Sims and Neosho, with crews saved and casualties noted. It notes Japanese losses and possible sleeper-bomb explanations, plus rescue of Logan Sailor Pancake and Huntington sailors. It also covers Japanese attempts at Attu and Kiska, and Alaska base details.
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Japan
Ryukaku
Healsath
Carrie O
Navy
Naval
Al-Jack
F. C. Sherman
Sim
Coral Sea
Huntington
Bate Huntington
Ensign Mason Preston
C. S. Preston
Forty five Nitro men qualify as auxiliary officers
Forty five Nitro men completed 48 hours of instruction and received diplomas and office badges. Diplomas were awarded Thursday night by W. T. Brot herton county commissioner, head of the Kanatyha OCD. Instruction was by Corp T S Myers of the Nikro state police post and G C Alderson, chief of the auxiliary force. The list of diploma and badge recipients includes RL Agee Ed H Gosnay G D Marin Wilford Higginpotham M Francisco William Henry Jones M L Bush Wilbur Reynolds Z Wiley BR M Tormey H J Witty BP Le Thomas Charles Simpson W L Winks R Haines S E B Nonaker M W W H arman Georges Greve Henry Sofily p Barrickman Laurence J Betz Frank Collins In Buge Tit cuist John S Hopner Ceci Lemma Fred W Smith S Martin Rice Robert Staten Z H Womack William Storage C L Craddocks O L Fish Ed Goodwin Cline W Grant G C Alderson and Daniel Asbury
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Brotherton
Sine
Kanatyha Ocd
Corp.t. S. Myers
Nikro
G. C. Alderson
Rl, Agee
H. Gosnay
G. D. Marin
Wilford
Boyd Higginpotham
M. Francisco
William
Henry Jones
M. L. Bush
Wilbur Reynolds
Z. Wiley
BR. M. Tormey
H. J. Witty
BP. le Thomas
Charles Simpson
W. L. Winks
R. Haines
EB. Nonaker
M. W.W. Harman
Georges Greve
Henry Sofily
P. Barrickman
Laurence J. Betz
Frank
H. O. Wallace
Hb, Marshall
Otta Reemelin
RB. Suis
L. van Netta
O. L. Fish
Ed. Goodwin
Cline W. Grant
Daniel Asbury
Writers Forecast Sudden War Incident At Bankers Meeting
Frederic Snyder and Gebhardt addressed the Huntington bankers predicting a sudden wartime incident hitting New York and Pearl Harbor and outlining potential attacks. They warned of headlines driven by a surprise strike and urged readiness as war risks linger. Officials including Homer Gephardt and others were elected to bank and trust offices as Virginia bankers gathered in Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Pearl Harbor
Dutch Harbor
West Virginia Bankers Association
America
Frederic Snyder
Kingston W. Yu
Hitler
New York
Gebhardt
Snyder
Wong Das
Daniel Boone
Homer Gephardt
Huntington
U.S
Schyder
Japan
Hisler
Dapat
Pearl, Harbor
Bataan
Corrigedor
China
Gebhard
First Huntington National Bank
Hugo E. Lange
Wheeling
George M Moore
Clarksburg
George Ward
Charleston
Edgar Trout
Martinsburg
Frank N. Gans
Westat
A. A. Payne
Central Trust Company
R. A. Yarbrough
ABA
J. K. Palmer
Lewisburg
H. W. Wills
Charles Town
W. T. Ludy
Trust
J. E. Siow, Jr
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Obituary notices from a Huntington area paper
A string of obituaries and funeral notices for John Bishop 88 a former Spring Hill miner who died in Charleston hospital services at Rondal Assembly of God with burial in Red Warrior cemetery. Other notices include Mrs Della Fields 40, service at 2:30 at 413 Washington street and burial in Spring Hill cemetery and Mrs Anna Christine Adkins 65 of St Albans with Mt Moriah Baptist rites and burial in church cemetery. George Hammack 84 with services at Kincaid Methodist Church and burial in Page Cemetery. Mrs Annie Kincaid Lucas 56 of Handley service at Handley tabernacle with Rev Eva Crist burial in Cedar Grove cemetery. William Kenna Bowen 58 miner of Hershaw died yesterday. funeral 3 pm Marmet Baptist Church burial in Marmet Cemetery. Mrs Florence B Tawney 55 of 1919 Red Oak Street funeral 2 pm Wilson chapel burial Spring Hill. Rosa L Vaughan 79 of Pratt died yesterday. services 2:90 pm tomorrow at Workman residence with burial in Pratt. survivors include daughters Mrs Dearhart Richmond VA Mrs Carter Baltimore MD and Mrs Hart Hilton Village VA. Burial arrangements by local mortuaries.
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John Bishop
Rondal Aasebly of God
Spring Hill
Charleston
Red Warrior Cemetery
Della Fields
Washington Street
Spring Hill Cemetery
Filmore
Anna Christine Adkins
Homer Curry
Mt. Moriah
George Hammack
Kincaid Methodist Church
Susie Ray
Page
William Boling
Page Cemetery
Annie Kincaid Lucas
Handley
Tatey
Handley Tabernacle
Eva Crist
George Pauley
Cedar Grove Cemetery
James Lucas
John Huddleston
Boomer
Howard Heusley
Big Island
William Kenna Bowen
Miner
Hershaw
Marmet Baptist Church
C. B. Clenden
Marmet Cemetery
Owen and Barth Mary
Roy Holstein
Hernshaw
Wallace Clark
Anna Leah Bower
Spencer of
Marmet
Ira
William
Walter
Longacre
Florence B. Tawney
Wilson Funeral
Red Oak Street
R. C Cannon
Rosa L. Vaughan
W. R. Workman
Pratt
C. C. ,Dearhart
Richmond
D. L. Carter
Baltimore
J. W. Hart
Hilton Village
B.C. Hooper
Montgomery
Workman
T. J. Jetters
Bittner Praises Unity of Miners and Steel Workers
Von A. Bittner, former United Mine Workers District 17 president, pledges continued union loyalty in a letter to miners. Now assistant to Philip Murray, he argues for preserving UMWA protection through the United Steel Workers of America and confirms his move after Murray’s ouster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von A. Bittner
United Mine Workers District 17
CIO
Bittner
Philip Murray
United Steel Workers of America
UMW
John L. Lewis
Off Steel Workers Organizing Committee
United Mine Workers of America
United Steel Workers
Murray
UMWA
Percy Tetlow
District 27
Biltners
Biitner
William Blizzard
Battle shifts near Tobruk as forces concentrate at Gazala line
Axis and Allied strength appears near equal as Bir Hacheim actions near the Gazala line intensify. Both sides report heavy bombardment and air attacks with German fighter-bombers and 210 mm guns pounding Free French positions.
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Gazala
Reuters
Tobruk
Egyyt
Mont Harmat
Harmat
Bir Hachem
Bir Hacheim
Bir Hachrim
Senn
1600 Class Cutters Accept WPB Plea
The dispute centers on a prepared offer to give immediate consideration while work remains idle. In Toledo Libbey Owens-Ford, not impacted, David H. Goodwillit, company executive, says a last chance union meeting will be held today to discuss the war time work stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Libbey
Heart Trouble Often Swallowed Air Says Doctor
Atlantic City June 12. Dr Waller C Alvarez Mayo Clinic reports to the American Medical Association that most burping comes from swallowing air not food. Nervous habit and fear of heart trouble can worsen symptoms and require reassurance and study to treat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Waller C Alvarez
Mayo Clinic
American Medical Association
Chinese Hold Gains In Zhejiang Kiangsi Front
Chinese forces report infiltration units and guerrillas behind enemy lines have retaken Pukiang and Wu and pressed toward Yushan in Kiangsi. Japanese claims fix Chuhsien still contested while broader Chekiang Kiangsi fighting centers on Haneg chow and Nanchang, with Tengpu loss admitted and rail-line pressure ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuhsien
Chekiang
Pukiang
Chungking Command
Changshan
Yushan
Kiangsi
Tengpu
Hanegchow
Nanchang
Indictments List Six For Murder And Related Felonies
Jurors indict six individuals for murder and a wide range of felonies including robbery, breaking and entering, assault, larceny, and liquor store theft. Named defendants include Tom Carrow John Gibson Don Howry Willey Pelt Madden Booth Charlestom Howry Bulley Teena Spbars Margid Brady Wallard McCay Roy Pale Archur Pranier and others. The document outlines charges and alleged acts across multiple Wisconsin locales with various victims and stolen items.
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Wis
Tom Carrow
John Gibson
Norman Myers
Woo
Willey Pelt
Car
al Madden Booth
Smith Charlestom
Howry
Don Bulley
Teena Spbars
Elteet
Margid Brady
Wallard McCay
Het
Ceneral Pod Salis
Vitel
Brimmy
Eduard Reena
E. Mueris Fine Krowe
Kielord
Margit Hickland
Canis Sre Thomn Veron Gweritie
Vendont
Dawes
Senne
Luther Davey
Active Watllivan
Feurter
Savon Rizabeth Freier
Utd
Kevin MowberTs
FA. Miller
Warren Ferngts
Qrsan
Everest
Leroy Potrannnt
Posites
Alow
Salon
Whitkhies
Violet Gilson
TT M. Wo
Navman
Tom Efeewy
Elvil Sonate Moore
Red Counter Attacks and Guerrilla Effects in Ukraine
Red counter attacks launched in Ukraine by point blank artillery and machine gun fire. Guerrillas behind German lines in Crimea blown 14 bridges and damaged supply routes. Russians manage fresh lend lease supplies from the United States. The Kiev railroad remains active despite German bombing as government efforts move material to the front and rear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Sea
Red Army
Truops
Crimea
Vns Rs
Propria
United States
Kivoy
Russia
Briuv
Soviet Union
Ex Indiana Teacher Bombs Japs in wartime combat tale
An exhausted wartime witness recalls a fighter attack in which a former Indiana teacher narrowly survives. He describes planes, dense smoke, and bullets, noting aircraft safety and near misses as battles unfold at sea and air combat outcomes near the coast.
Mason College Recital Finishes Day With Student Performers
Mason College of Music and Fine Arts hosts a last recital at 8 15 pm featuring students and teachers including Dora Mazella James Ferrell Barbara Massey Shirley Mulheron and many others. A second program at 8 15 pm on Quarris street lists Margaret Miles Mary Ann Miller and more. An annual school party follows with prizes and parent attendance, with performances led by Philip Scharf and several faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason College of Music and Fine Arts
Yessa Merday
Charleston Woman's Club
Dora Mazella
James Ferrell
Barbara Massey
Shirley Mulheron
Bobby Robinson
Wanda Robinson
Ann ‘Little
Marianna Keifer
Viola Hudnall
Ann Chambers
Marilyn Ketchum
Mary Lee Slack
Biddy Hogan
Bettie Cadlelfe
Lola Skellon
Nancy Reynolds
Patricia
Grace Sole
Gloria Murrill
Danice MrCormick
Zora Curry
Maney Giller
Billie Stan Sue Ayn Hamilton
Nancy P James B. Pierre
Dane Pugh
Janet Cline
Wilma Jean Hess
Philip Scharf
Mabel Butler
Taylor
Mes
Grant Ferrer
Fluth Barkley Hatfield
Grave Dorst Schmidt
Eleanore Thomasson
Arthur J. Meloul
J. John A. Mason
Watter Brickt
Jack Twit
Tax plan proposes six billion toll tax and higher levies
A House group outlines a six billion toll tax and raises several levies. Telegraph and cable messages tax climbs from 1 percent to 19 percent, local telephone tax goes from 6 to 10 percent, and manufacturers sales tax on photographic equipment rises from 10 to 25 percent except cameras over four pounds. Estimated yields include 26.8 million, 6.8 million, and 10.8 million. Insurance tax rules shift to a reserve deduction with a 40 million field estimate. Mutual insurers under certain asset and income thresholds receive exemptions.
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Life
Flying General Rescues Comrade After Midway Crash
In 1928 in London an American flying general accompanying allied forces was seriously injured when a plate crash set flames. He rescued a naval officer trapped in the cockpit and received a military heroism medal for bravery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinker
Aim Pe Ai
Frederick J. Maric
London
Congress Groups G Set Family Help Aid for Deferments
Maj Prins Vo Kuesting, selective service official, said new alliance payments could not be made before Getaher or November, though retroactive to dune Te, distinct from family relationships in granting deferments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj Prinvis Vo Kuesting
Selective Service
Civitan Club hears talk on public credit limits
Civitan members listened to Dewey E. S. discuss government credit restrictions at a Huncheon yesterday. Alber F. Good, newly installed president, received a president's button from Joseph Reducer and a past president's button, as the club noted the installation and honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civitan
Civitan Club
Dewey E. S
Danie Boone Ketel Kahnsig
Charleston Retail Credit Resociation
Alber F. Good
Joseph
Good
300 Attending Baptist Session in Huntington
The world wide guild of the Baptist church in West Virginia hosts a Huntington meeting with about 300 women attendees. Opening today, the convention runs three days and closes Sunday with pew officers installed after elections tomorrow. Key speakers include Miss Elsie Kappen of New York City, the national secretary, plus Miss Fioise Acking of Huntington and Miss Loleta Stikler, a Baptist missionary in Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunlington
Hetty Rexrode
Charleston
Robbery in Fayette Inn area leaves man injured
Police report a midnights assault at Paradise Inn on Piedmont Road where a 64 year old African American man Harry Mahood was bound by a blunt force blow and robbed of 250 dollars by an unidentified assailant who fled toward Wilson Hollow. He was taken to Mountain State Hospital with a skull fracture and concussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry’ Mahood
Fadise Inn
Piedmont Road
Wilson Hollow
Mahood
Af Mountain State Hospital
Eight Permits Issued by City Building Inspector
Eight minor permits were issued yesterday by Building Inspector George B. Hendricks to AG. Thomas for 50 house repairs at 170 Washington street E. William Brecker reports a 50 dollar dwelling addition at 1 Straughancourt, W. M. Martin 12 dollar house repair at 1235 Piedmont road, Ernest BE. Young 315 garage repairs at 118 Bigsey avenue, W. C. Ash worth 50 dollar house airs at 1023 Central avenue Jaldine Caryou 60 dollar weatherstripping at 1577 Lee street, T. G. Flagg 10 dollar house repair at 412 Bradford street, and Kanawha Banking and Trust Company 80 dollar at 261 Brock street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Hendricks
AG. Thomas
Washington Street
Wiliam Brecker
T. G. Flagg
Bradford Street
Kanawha ‘Banking and Trust Cormpany
Brocks Street
Charleston Soldier Held Prisoner by Japanese
The War Department announced yesterday that Pvt. Elbert Samuel Perkins of Charleston West Virginia is among 153 U S marines held as prisoners of war by Japanese forces at Zentsuji on Shikoku Island Japan. Perkins only West Virginian on the POW list. next of kin listed as Mrs Hallie Perkins of 402 Donnally Street Charleston.
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U. S
Zentsuji
Shikoku Island
Japan
Elbert Samuel Perkins
Iin Ts
Haliie Perkins
Donnally Street
Charleston
Pvt
Perking
West
Birth Announcements From Local Families
Mr and Mrs C J Poe of 109 Maryland avenue are the parents of a son born June 12 at McMillan hospital. A son was born June 11 at McMillan hospital to Mr and Mrs Brook Miller of 816 Grosscup drive Dunbar. Mr and Mrs James Ruthwell of Pinch are the parents of a son born June 8 at McMillan hospital. A son was born June 10 at McMillan hospital to Mr and Mrs William Geoghegan of Fairview. Mr and Mrs Gerald Young of Odessa announced the birth of a son at McMillan hospital born June 6. A daughter was born June 6 at McMillan hospital to Mr and Mrs R H Atkinson of route 2. Mr and Mrs Fete Gilbert of 5302 MacCorkle avenue are the parents of a son born June 6 at McMillan hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Poe
Maryland Avenue
MecMillan Hospital
Mec Miller, Hospital
Brook Miller
Grosscup Drive
Dunbar
James Ruthwell
Pinch
McMillan Hospital
McMilan Hospital
William Geoghegan
Fairview Drive
Gerald Young
Odessa
R. H. Atkinson
Fete Gilbert
MacCorkle Avenue
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Witte Ty
Attu
Logan
J. L. Pancake
U S. S
Lexington
E. J. Lawson
Ninth Avenue
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Dutea Harbore
Ity
Sialemonts
Alaskan Islands
Buttn Navy
Kafio
Anal
Chichagotbackor
Coast Guard
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KDE
Kiska Island
N.Y
Shyder
England
Singapore
Shim Blemisres
U ‘Ee
Chanss
Traut
Daily News
Madame Bane
City Hall
E. F. Dalton
Assualt
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Olis Rallins
Pele Roy
Sem Zaxiel
George Henderson
Leonard Stephens
Arthur Pete Dansid Siginoh
Palit
Glen Clark
Giaence — Blackland
Witlard Skiles
Jowje Anderson
Charles W. Buckner
W. C. Hulsey
Elizabeth Stokes
George Dewey Tilgaman
Ethel Mzersman
Myrtle Gertrude Celliles
Tyme Thompson
Fleorgrrven
Court Street River Ducks
Turley
Tidak
Om J
FB Wright
Love Walls
Dena Edens
Burahiry
Mink
Hindeme
Charles~ Tot
Seward Fuler
William Goods
Agned Haratonick
Atlas
Agnes Emt
Pegex Hardin
Rufus Dawkins
Wirce Icenhowr
Wesley Johnson
Fred Samagov
Fred McCallister
Mary Webs
Lacy Lillian Lucas
Linny Miter Joh
Ovrsstreet
Jessie Penn
Henry Polk
Elli Powell
Kenneth Racer
Bill Set— Up
Gladys Stewart
Clarence Stoffel
Ditford
Viniw Hirwert
George Dewey Tilghman
Wher Myers Tilghman
Mare Gertrude Collins
Otto Vaughan
Robert White
Alias Roy White
Arnald Whittington
Ukraine
Indiana
Travera
Atl
Mason College
House Group
Midway
Joan
Daibar
DuPont
Prine
Virginia
Drs. Collins & Collins
Quarrter St
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