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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1944

Page

2

War Bond Show Headlined by Sunkist Saps at Charleston Club

The Press Club of Charleston presents an all star War Bond show tonight at 10 in the club rooms, featuring Bo Walter Stanford and Roland O’Keefe with the Sunkist Saps and Burns and ite, Claire Ray dancers, plus musical numbers. O’Keefe acts as master of ceremonies. Limited seating allows two guests per member. reservations at 62 827 or 29 788 from 10 am to 6 pm today. Members must bring club cards and accompany guests.

Press Club Walter Stanford Roland O'Keefe Press Club of Charleston Quarrier ‘St Sunkist O'Keefe Burns and Ite Claire Ray Florentie Gardens Hollywood Cal Club Continental Chesapeake

Nelson to Relax War Controls on Steel and Metals

President staff reported that Donald M. Nelson will ease War Production Board limits on steel and copper to aid postwar reconversion. Aluminum and magnesium restrictions were lifted in steps, with broad power to lift civilian-use bans and to authorize a single working model for postwar production. Manufacturers may place civilian orders starting July 1 for tools dies and machines.

Washington Donald M. Nelson War Production Board Nelson Senate Man Committee WPB Reoeal

Maine primary tests CIO influence in northeast

Wester Maine voters begin a crowded primary as the CIO political action committee seeks to boost Roosevelt’s renomination. In the 1st district Portland CIO members Pettis Holland and McFarland duel with Fitzgerald and Kittredge, while Fernald Hildreth and Richardson vie for the Republican governor slot. Jullien runs unopposed for the Democratic nomination.

Andrew A. Pettis Portland Portland Cio Robert Hale Pettis Maine United Labor Committee Sen Brewster R.-Me CIO Group William A. Holland Fred R. McFarland John C. Fitzgerald Maine WPA Scott Kittredge Portland Federal War Roy L. Fernald Winterport Horace A. Hildret

Weeding by Touch Unassisted Gardener Helps City Expert Says

Elizabeth City report tells of Dousie Hawkins who lost sight in 1929 and tends a garden alone. John Harris of North Carolina State College says Hawkins can distinguish weeds from vegetables by touch through careful hand work and a sharp knife. In weed ing Hawkins grips vegetables first then cuts weeds.

Elizabeth City N. C—m Dousie Hawkins Hawkins John Harris N. C. State College Ean

Watch Language The Censor Is Lady in Australia

Major Hazel K. Miller reports that American troops in Australia were told to mind their language as the censor is a lady. She led 214 officers and 526 enlisted women on the trip, escorting the first Wac group assigned to censorship duties aboard a troop ship. Soldiers chose partners by lot for dances during the voyage.

Washington G. L Australia Hazel K. Miller Wac Racine Wis Wacs

Blue Network Expands International Broadcast Reach

Blue network chairman Edward J. Noble announced the company has entered the international field with an exchange agreement with Brazilian broadcast stations owned by A. I. Byington Jr. The deal guarantees time periods on the Brazilian stations and rebroadcast of programs in the United States, with music as the program base.

Blue Network New York Edward J. Noble United States A. I. Byington, Jr Radio Noble

Welch Man Named GOP Convention Sergeant

WELCH June 187 T Ww Edwards of Welch says he has been appointed as an active sergeant at arms for the Republican national convention opening in Chicago. Edwards reports receipt of official notification of his appointment.

Welch T. Ww. Edwards Chicago Edwards

Walter S Hallanan Seeks Ratification He Was Chairman

Walter S Hallanan a national committee member for West Virginia heads the arrangements committee led by the party for events in the state. He coordinates efforts with key state officials and party leaders to ensure smooth proceedings.

Walter S. Hallanan West Virginia

Make It Two When Your Son Is Struggling

A compact guide urges doubling support when a son struggles with trouble or fatigue. It suggests shared effort across jungle or rubble to ease his burden and restore balance.

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