West Virginia University Governors Demand Lawall Resign
Morgantown June 20 The board of governors of West Virginia University asked for the resignation of President Charies E Lawall before August 31 He was offered head of the School of Mines or a professorship in engineering Dean R B Davis was relieved of his duties and replaced by W W Hodge The board faced student demonstrations as it reconvened tonight and promised a statement after adjournment The session spanned through dinner and into the night with further criticism from students Turn to Page 3 Col 3.
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West Virginia University
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School of Mines
College of Engineering
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Parkersburg
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House Passes Bill To End War Contracts
The House approved by 26 to 21 a war contracts termination bill to speed reconversion of U S industry to peacetime production once military needs permit. The bill creates an office of contract settlements, guarantees full contract price on completed items, and follows Baruch and Byrnes recommendations for reconversion.
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Washington
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West Virginia marks 81st anniversary in Union
West Virginia celebrates 81 years in the Union on June 20 1863 the 35th state. Army and civilian requests for state literature rise as the State Department of Archives and History mails out thousands of pictures and posters to service members abroad and at home.
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State Department of Archives and History
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House Accepts Plan For School Lunches
Washington June 19 The House concurred with a Senate amendment to the agriculture appropriation bill providing 50 million dollars for continuation of the school lunch program. The chamber also approved 12.5 million for seed harvest incentive payments and supported an increase to 2834700 for barbery fungus control in wheat.
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LCT Will Cruise Kanawha July 3 4
A US navy landing craft for tanks used in France and Pacific battles will tour Ohio and Kanawha river cities for a two week 5th War Loan cruise starting June 23. West Virginia war finance head Dan Spurr says LCT-801 will head an above sea level mission with rallies and extra war bond sales across Chester to Kenova and Plessant to Montgomery.
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Panhandle
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Montgomery
Butter Ration Maintains July and August Levels
Washington reports the War Food Administration directs civilians receive the same butter allotment in July and August as in May and June, with 45 percent of July and 40 percent of August production reserved for direct war uses. Civilians may see slightly higher cheddar cheese from July and August output than the 12 month average under the same order.
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Washington
War Food Administration
Nelson Okays Planning Now for Civilian Goods
Washington June 14 Donald M Nelson warned that the next three months would be highly critical for war production and 200000 workers should be shifted immediately to produce badly needed civilian goods. He told the Senate war investigating committee that planning reconversion is essential to the nation's welfare despite shortages. He cited Detroit as the most critical labor area and promised a list of locations and industries needing workers now.
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Donald M. Nelson
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Detroit
Yanks Press Cherbourg Wall With 10 Mile Advance
Allied troops shattered German defenses around Cherbourg driving toward the port as 25 000 to 40 000 Germans were reported trapped. American spearheads breached the line eight miles from Cherbourg while Mos t likely Va lognes and Brieuc fell, signaling a decisive push amid broader Allied offensives in France.
Churchill vows foe will suffer as war lengthens
London June 11 Allied victories this summer may yield full success for freedom yet the longer the struggle lasts the more terrible it will be for the enemy Churchill told a speech at the Mexican embassy four days ago published today He estimated about 3 090 000 men were engaged in the France battle and warned of a grim test in the months ahead framed as a pivotal moment in world history
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Jackson Ousts 40 Union Policemen in Labor Dispute
In Jackson Mississippi Chief Joel D Helden dismissed forty members of the city police for refusing to withdraw from an AFL local union. Thirteen officers stayed on duty with volunteers ready to assume duties amid a clash with city leaders over union memberships.
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Roost of Robots Raked at Calais by Bombers
London reports U S heavy bombers struck the robot roost around Pax de Calais. Air ministry says six months of ceaseless attacks knocked out many launching platforms, with pilotless bombs finally loosed. Germans continued jet propelled attacks across the channel on the Normandy front.
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Saipan airfield captured as 300 Japanese planes launched attack
U S Marines and Army troops seized Asluto airfield and pushed east across Saipan to Magicienne Bay. About 300 Japanese planes attacking the offshore carrier task force were destroyed in a major air battle, the greatest since Midway. Only one U S surface unit sustained minor damage. Nimitz reported the assault partially originated from Japanese carriers and nearby shore bases used for shuttle landings.
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Allies Drive Japs From India Area
Allied forces sweep Japanese from Assam in northeastern India and push along a 20 mile stretch from Kohima to Imphal as monsoon conditions persist. RAF planes strike congested columns while Chinese and Chindit troops advance toward Mogaung and Myitkyina area in north Burma.
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Biak Island Ridge Seized by Americans in New Guinea
Allied forces announce capture of a ridge north of Mokmer airstrip on Biak Island after a tank-supported Saturday assault. Officials report heavy Japanese losses with 16 killed on Biak while American Liberators bombed Truk atoll in the Carolines, downing 42 interceptors.
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French Hold All of Elba as 1800 Captured In Crushing Drive
Allied communique reports the occupation of Elba completed with 1800 enemy prisoners taken, most Germans, after French forces drove from Porto Longone and eliminated organized resistance. Air strikes halted German escape by sea as Marshall and Arnold visited Rome and discussed operations on the Italian front.
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U S Will Recognize New Bolivian Regime
Washington reports that the United States and other American republics will recognize Bolivia's new regime before the July 2 elections. Diplomats say President Gualberto Villarreal has purged pro Nazi elements from his revolutionary government. A key action cited is Bolivia's expulsion of over 50 Axis agents or nationals who were interned in the United States.
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United States
Bolivia
Gualberto Villarroe
Wind Whips Channel Hampering Allied Task
The gale force wind from the north northeast battered the Strait of Dover with gusts to 80 mph. Conditions at sea were extreme in mid Channel creating high broken waves and poor visibility. The rough weather hindered Allied unloading operations on the Normandy beaches.
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Strait of Dover
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Normandy
Speed of Yank Advance Stuns German Troops
American forces drive toward Cherbourg two weeks after Normandy landings. Units breach the peninsula defenses, capture 700 prisoners, and push along roads with armor and trucks rolling forward. Many German dead uncounted as chaos spreads. column moves toward Cherbourg with swift, aggressive action.
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