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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1944
Page
12
The article reports重 Allied progress around Montebourg and Troarn as American forces under Bradley stabilize and advance near Carentan. It notes heavy German counterattacks, large Allied air power, capture of airfields, and ongoing struggle along the Cherbourg peninsula with multiple divisions engaged.
Finnish forces report fierce enemy assaults along the Karelian isthmus while the Finns claim repulses. Soviet units push through the Viipuri area amid difficult terrain and heavy artillery fire as Stockholm dispatches warn of a grim northern outlook. German broadcasts note rising war prep as Moscow predicts possible Viipuri capture by weekend.
Nine districts in the city are listed with names of district leaders and members including Ada Ad Kies Elsa Murphy R. J. Snyder Harry Baer H. L. Burns W. B. Patton and more. Reported sales were to Mrs. Paul C. Shaw secretary of the South Charleston committee. Two booths were set up in South Charleston by local clubs at First National Bank and McClung and Morgan store. National total a percent Washington June M-INGY Treasury said war bond sales for the first two days of the Eighth war loan drive reached 434 million dollars, about 7 percent of the six-taller goal.
Partisan activity behind the Nor mandy front reportedly cut vital railway lines and heavily hit Paris area communications. Germans say large reserves moved to face Montgomery at Caumont and Villers. Reports claim Allied commandos and Rangers, with jeeps and tanks, are landing at air fields prepared by Patriots inside France.
An advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a remedy for burning feet with claims of relief after short treatments. It emphasizes antiseptic action, thorough cleansing, and a money back or cheerfully refunded guarantee, urging faithful use for lasting comfort.
The report recalls Charles de Gaulle's wartime return to France with Fighting French leaders and officials, amid chants of Vive de Gaulle and La Marseillaise. It notes his landing with Allied approval, questions about invasion liaison, and his role in uniting French resistance after London talks and prior to the Normandy invasion.
President Roosevelt indicated he would have blocked a probe if it threatened wartime success but approved a temporary investigation extending through December 7. The move delays prosecutions yet keeps option open for future action against Pearl Harbor figures, though no charges have been filed. Naval commander Husband E. Kimmel and General Walter Short waived the statute limitations on potential cases, while a presidential commission had criticized them.
The June term of common pleas court will be opened Monday by Judge Charles Ritchie. Judge Ritchie will call the docket of overseeing jurisdiction and appeal cases at 9:30 a.m. and all attorneys with cases on the rich calendar are requested to be present. Every freighter in South Africa was in demand in 1943 and railway shops were viable to handle all necessary repairs. Air Morocco will spend $52,000,000 in 1944, much of it to finance the requirements of the French Committee of National Liberation.
Government figures Kerr Nygaard Balfe and Hollahd discussed as potential keynote figures. Prospective chairs include Broughton Barkley Lucas Rayburn Meir and Wagner with Hannegan and Kelly floated. Dewey era context noted with Berkley support and Kentucky hints.
The measure would remove the War Labor Board's authority on wage increases up to 37.50 dollars weekly, while Congress debates several price law changes in Senate and House bills. Administration-opposed provisions target OPA rules and fines liability, and there is pressure to end the highest price limit restricting New Prices by retail lines.
War dispatches report heavy fighting in central Honan with a bombing of Lingpao killing over 100 Japanese cavalrymen. Chinese forces advance toward Lingpao while rains hinder combat on the Salween front and Stilwell’s units move along the Ledo road toward Nungmus and Tengchung in Yun nan.
Supreme Headquarters reports Allied destroyers intercepted seven German minesweepers off the French coast west of Minguiers Rock. Three were sunk and four seriously damaged, with two more stopped and burning. Northeast of Cape da Hague light coastal forces hit three patrol boats, one torpedoed and another set on fire.
Chicago report Bur injections of alcohol into spines claimed to relieve common illnesses and cramps by stopping nerve spasms. Doctor Lilly noted injections could treat various symptoms and sometimes gangrene in limited cases. A separate plan to build a cold storage plant in Reykjavik, Iceland, aims to employ about 1,400 workers.
A congressional inquiry criticizes Col Wyman and contractor ties over the Pearl Harbor aircraft warning project. The report blames Pearl Harbor officials and lower echelon army personnel for delays and improper actions while exonerating some individuals, and notes ongoing investigations and potential War Department action. Col Wyman may face reassignment. Col. Rohl and associates linked to German connections are named in the inquiry.
The Pacific fleet report states U S warships pressed the Marianas four day assault with over 60 enemy survivors from a sunk ship taken as prisoners. Three American fighters were lost along with a dive bomber and four crewmen. Enemy aircraft attempting to halt the attack were destroyed or probably destroyed. The action marks the first surface craft losses cited in four days of fighting southeast of Tokyo near an island about 1260 miles away.
Reports say over 3,000 enemy vehicles destroyed in early Allied push with German cavalry and horse drawn artillery among remnants. Allied forces include the 1st armored division and the 85th 88th infantry divisions as Rome advances continue. RAF night bombing targets Munich main station after daylight heavy air strikes, while at least 33 German fighters are claimed down in southern Germany and Allied losses reach 20 bombers and eight planes.
Allied forces push along both shores of Lake Bolsena advancing four miles beyond Valentano and capturing Latera while closing in on Bolsena. near Orvieto northeast of the lake German resistance remains strong as Naz troops withdraw west of the lake. South African units are said to have knocked out or captured about 400 German guns near Bagno Regio. Eighth Army moves north of Rome with units reaching 60 miles from the capital.
Spokesmen said a decision will come next week on resuming point-free meats in rationing next month with July as a probable month for major reintroduction. Cheese points may drop to zero, and canned goods remain debated as production and storage concerns persist. Civilian meat supplies are seen remaining ample through July to September, while per capita consumption in 1944 is forecast at about 145 pounds.
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