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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1945
Page
5
The Charleston Gazette reports West Virginia’s 7th War Loan E bonds reaching 31 percent of the $34 million quota, totaling $17,470,293 with individual sales at 335,321 units. County standings list Braxton leading at 77 percent, followed by Dodd, Lincoln, Boone, Roane, Mineral, Preston, Barbour, McDowell, and Berkeley as top counties in the latest tally.
Road work contracts and mileages across multiple counties are awarded to firms such as Amos Construction Co and Murphy Construction Co. End results include concrete and earthwork on routes like Kanawha, Wayne, Harrison, and Mineral counties, with payments ranging from about 1,000 to over 100,000 dollars. The page lists project numbers, routes, mileages, and contractor names including L. Hanna and Brown land Wright, with locations spanning Clarksburg Morgantown Princeton and Martinsburg.
Wartime dispatches describe Australian and American forces advancing in the Pacific. Australian units pushed toward Brunei and Labuan after seizing northern Mindanao positions, with Labuan bombarded as two miles inland. American troops in Luzon expanded toward the Cagayan Valley, while Chinese forces closed on Wenchow and Pingyang as Japanese defenses tightened along the east coast of China.
Report notes Eisenhower allowed limited fraternization with young children, sparking mixed views among troops. Intelligence detachment watched a security guard facing a German girl near U S headquarters. Courts martial penalties varied, including $4,008 fines and dishonorable discharge. Germans offered varied opinions, with men deeming it unimportant and women more interested in homeward timing.
Rourly paid employees at shoreing installations and on boats of Island Creek Fuel & Transportation Co. and Ohio River Co. between Huntington and Cincinnati voted to continue with United Mine Workers District. John Kelly of NLRB reported 118 ballots for UMW, 48 for CIO and one for no union. Three votes were challenged after CIO petitioned for the election.
Mrs Hubert Stark and Mrs Ma ye Becket attended a Sunday meeting of the West Virginia chapter at the Fairmont Country Club Fairmont. Members present included Miss Hazel Drake Miss Marian Davie and Mrs Virginia Smith. Luncheon followed with guests Miss Dean Jackson Miss Pat Whinnery Miss Laurel Barker and other known names from Morgantown Charleston and Fairmont.
A Charleston test compares 1929 prices to 1920 spending to gauge if $1.34 buys five pounds sugar two quarts of milk one loaf bread a cereal box and six oranges. Grocers’ prices for sugar bread eggs milk and fruit varied, averaging about $1.66 for the five items, with substantial gaps on eggs and oranges. The piece notes inflation differences since 1920 and suggests spending the full amount may still not secure the same items.
Health officials report progress in combating syphilis across the state. Dr Ostner outlined that focus on early-stage treatment and gonorrhea control is essential, noting waning national rates but persistence in West Virginia and the need for broader preventive efforts.
President Truman proposed aligning congressional pay with private executive levels by applying the Little Steel formula and a 19 percent rise or about $1,500 for current salaries. He told McKellar and Rayburn that reforms should follow stabilizing methods, and urged an eventual increase to at least $18,000 once wage controls are settled.
Panama Canal seeks skilled workers including boilermakers, coppersmiths, crane engineers, riveters and more under War Manpower rules. Low-cost quarters on arrival, interviews by W R Brown, Panama Canal representative, at the U S Employment Service office 614 Kanawha Blvd.
A vague notice lists numerous attendees including Annie Asglerson Frances Abe bot Alice Freesi Jelian Calem DeBe Rosa Hicks Violet Hollinshed Gladys McKissie Dora Phillips and others. The event is scheduled for 8 p m on Friday at Simpeon Methurusy church with names of many participants.
Investigators heard testimony about a recent incident at the Veterans Hospital with witnesses describing the events. Officials and observers questioned procedures, personnel decisions, and the handling of patient care amid calls for policy revision and deputy administrator appointments in Portland Oregon.
One girl named and ten boys attended the first of the summer air swimming classes sponsored by the Dunbar Junior Chamber of Commerce at the port hospital. Instructors Miss Sitis and Miss Dally Williams head the committee in charge with sessions planned for Tuesday evenings.
Luther Davis of Charleston on parole from the state pen was revoked by Judge Cyrus W. Hid and he received a 2 to 10 year term plus a $200 fine for auto theft from Mrs H Y Roth. The case ties to prior sentences and other Charleston offenses including armed robbery and malicious wounding.
West Virginia State College Ohio State University and other nine colleges are selected to study inter group relations. Sponsored by the Committee on Cooperation of the American Council on Education the project aims to improve teacher education and student attitudes toward democracy.
The article reports confusion over a purported Soviet Union statement at a peace conference. disputes arise about its authenticity, with claims the United Press issued a misrepresented read, while officials stress no formal delegation statement exists and the press staff resigned amid a contentious discussion.
Report notes jury action following Munivipat hearings. Defendants Glen, Joseph, Thoms, Haymond Co face charges in a $40 suit from William Thatmyeon of Chiles. Polk and Kinle linked to felonious shanti. Fisher connected to a $204 Moinongilta Street matter.
President Eisenhower, honored by London with the Freedom of the City, expressed sorrow over Allied war burdens and urged unity against Nazi defeat. He praised Britain and recalled shared sacrifices, while plans to return to Prankstadt and Paris ceremonies next days were noted.
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