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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1943
Page
2
Ambassador John Winant visited Fortress and fighter stations in England on June 16 with Lt. Gen. Jacob Devers and Maj. Gen. Ira C. Eaker. He praised pilot crews, admired landings, and urged continued support, telling them their work was vital and appreciated.
Mme Chiang Kai-shek told Canadian Parliament that Japan looted conquered territories of 100 million tons of raw materials in the last year, not counting foodstuffs eaten by troops. She urged continued resistance and warned against consolidation of conquered areas while outlining post war treatment of the vanquished.
King George of England paid a surprise visit to American troops in Africa and shared lunch outdoors with Generals Clark and Patton. Sir James Grigg admired a US messkit, later requesting one to take to England, while a Black soldier washed it for him amid lighthearted joking.
West Virginian Staff Spt Emerson Scott Miller and nine American heroes step from the B 17 Memphis Belle at National Airport Washington D C greeted by officials. The Fort ress, piloted by Capt Robert Morgan earned 25 missions over Axis Europe with eight enemy fighters destroyed and 12 damaged. The crew will tour the country to promote war bonds. Miller, brother of Mrs James A Romano, holds air medal and oak leaf clusters. Maj William Walter Hollywood director member on five missions plans a documentary film.
The YMCA branch in the Mattie S. Lee home is now used for educational and recreational programs for women and girls three days weekly. The first event runs today from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Miss Grace Critchlow Miss Louise Robinson and Miss Virginia Jarrett lead the arrangements and all interested girls and women are welcome.
Kanawha war price board official says No. 2 war ration books issued outside West Virginia cannot be altered to fit liquor purchases in state. State liquor commission notes stamps required until permanent rationing starts Aug. 1. New arrivals must remain on the water wagon until then.
Mrs W M Hose of 402 Fifth Ave St Albans near Charleston W Va a Presbyterian says faulty intestinal elimination caused distressing pains indigestion gas and bloating World’s Tonic relieved constipation back aches and headaches improved appetite and sleep. It is advertised as a stomachic and double acting aiding the intestinal tract and bowels and is sold by drug stores with label directions.
A three party War Labor Board panel will hear a 550 worker dispute today in Charleston involving United Construction Workers and three William M. Ritter Lumber Co. plants in Maben Barrett West Virginia and Daisy Kentucky over wages union security check off and overtime pay. John T. Morgan will chair with George S. Engle and James Leiber as industry and labor representatives. The panel will forward recommendations to the regional WLB for a final decision.
Cabell County Agriculture Agent W. D. Click said he will seek state road commission approval to rent tractors to farmers facing planting delays. He proposes state operators run the tractors while farmers pay for labor and equipment, noting recent bad weather has pushed many plantings back and will require around-the-clock work.
Four West Virginians were among 170 U S soldiers reported killed in action by the War Department. Capt Thomas Green of Ellamore died in North Africa. John K Allen of Matoaka was killed in the Middle East. Tech Sgt Homer L Bartlett of Star Route Spencer was lost in the Southwest Pacific. Pvt Bellward R Workman of Eatons Route No 2 was killed in North Africa.
The Engineers corps invites officers with civil background for commissioning in heavy equipment maintenance, highway, and heavy construction engineering. Maximum ages are 48 for most roles and 55 for heavy construction. Apply to the Office of Procurement, Columbus, Ohio.
New York June 16 The International College of Surgeons heard that Hollywood makeup tricks aid wounded soldiers Temporary features from vinyl are used to cover injuries until permanent plastic surgery is possible Captain H D Kirkham San Diego naval hospital led the briefing He noted burns remain the most serious war wounds with about six percent of all casualties Capt Reynolds Mayden district medical officer for the third naval district spoke on the injury type introduced by wartime medical practice.
First Lt. Frederick Clark, formerly of Charleston, was among 37 officers and enlisted men awarded the Air Medal for meritorious achievement during long-range ocean patrols in the Caribbean area. Col. Forrest G. Allen pinned the medals at a ceremony and commended the group for their accomplishments. Clark, son of Mr and Mrs Alex Clark of Coleman Texas, resided in his city before joining the service and was commissioned in September 1942.
An informal birthday luncheon was held yesterday at the Daniel Boone hotel for State Road Commissioner Ernest L. Bailey by several employees of the state OPA Public Roads administration and the Road commission. Attendees included H. A. Pauley Paul Bimsdell A. C. Taylor Ardlen Trickett George W. McAlpin Allen Russell A. Tyle Fleshman Melton Maloney Don McClaugherty M. L. O'Neale William Brewster and Haymond C. Lewis.
A meeting of Elk Kanawha Ni No 11 American Legion auxiliary is postponed to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 24. The session will be held in the hall on Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York dispatch reports Bayard Veiller 74, celebrated dramatist and film adapter, died at Doctors Hospital after a tongue illness. Born in New York, he wrote The Trial of Mary Dugan and Within the Law, early in his career worked on newspapers, and his autobiography The Fun He Had appeared two years prior. He leaves a son, Capt. OCCUPATIONAL SKINR...
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