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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1944

Page

7

Foreigners Suffer Continued from Page One

The article discusses Nazi leaders Von Rundstedt and Von Stuelpnagel signaling a long term plan to wreck Europe’s economy and manpower in defeat. It claims Junkers collaborate with the Nazis to build an underground network to resist Allied postwar plans. It warns of bloodbaths or covert trickery after capitulation.

Marshal von Rundstedt von Stuelpnagel Germany Europe Junkers Reich Hiller Wehrmacht

War bond drive offers two $25 bonds for clerks reaching quota

Glass of the war bond Speakers' bureau briefed on the drive. G. H. Ellis, Jeffer son district chairman, announced the retail committee will award two $25 war bonds to clerks who meet their $300 quota. Each qualifying clerk earns a chance in the drawing.

Glass G. H. Ellis Jefferson District

West Virginia to Hold Two-Week Bond Tour on Rivers

A U S Navy LCT landing craft with Coast Guard and Treasury Department representatives heads from an Ohio River shipyard for a two weeks bond selling tour up the Ohio and Kanawha rivers. The task force will reach Charleston on July 7 with a large rally planned that night led by county chairman J E McDavid. Rallies are planned from Kenova to Hancock and from the Kanawha mouth to Montgomery.

West Virginia Coast Guard Ohio River Ohio Kanawha Charleston J. E. McDavid U. S. I Treasury Department Kenova Hancock County Montgomery

Reds Launch 2 Drives in Finland War Bulk Action

Soviet forces pressed two offensives along the Svir river and Lake Ladoga front driving into Finnish territory. They claimed to have captured Svirskai and Vidika on the Murmansk line, with pushes toward Medvezhegorsk and Viipuri, threatening Helsinki and northern Finland as German troops there faced risk.

Voznesene Leningrad Moscow Lake Anezhskoe Medvezhegorsk Karelian Viipuri Helsinki Finland Stockholm Russia Govorov Vilmershrand Quezhskoe Ladoga Svir Red Svirskai Vidika Murmansk Medvezhegorik Pindushi

Russian gains widen in Karelia offensive near Viipuri

Soviet forces pushed outward in a broad advance from Viipuri with claims of taking Servali and Tammisuo and extending to Heinjeki. Reports say Viipuri is emptied upon entry, while Helsinki faces evacuation appeals. Finns resist with depleted reserves despite heavy losses.

Germans Brace For New Russian Attacks After Viipuri Fall

The broadcast from DNB notes German leadership remains alert to upcoming Russian offensives after the fall of Viipuri. It says preparations are complete to counter forthcoming attacks as evacuation proceeds before the Soviet advance.

Russia Viipuri DNB

Ring of Steel Falls Back in Cherbourg Drive

Allied reports describe an escalating push around Cherbourg with German withdrawals on all fronts. American forces advance along the Main road from Valognes toward Cherbourg while coastal batteries and land defenses stiffen the last line around the city, as Allied HQ notes the city likely cannot hold much longer.

21St Army Group France Teurtheville-Hague Acqueville Cherbourg Valognes Tilly-Caen Supreme Headquarters Normandy Europe Singapore

Normandy Front Reports Heavy Fighting Across Cherbourg Peninsula

Allied advances push along the Cherbourg peninsula with coastal roads still held by German forces while American forces push north and seize ridges near Montagne du Route and Fort Octeville. Heavy armoured clashes continue south of Tilly sur Seulles as Tiger and Panther tanks fight on. European morale rises as French underground fighters swell ranks and disrupt German movements.

la Divette Montagne du Route Cherbourg Tripoli Libya Naples Valognes Carentan St Lo Tilly-sur-Seulles Onchy Tilly Hottot Caen Dwight D. Eisenhower Normandy Brittany

Wallace Sees China Split On War Crimes Role for Emperor

Han chao noted differences among China's leaders on how to handle Emperor Hirohita of Japan but agreed the current political system drives war. A commission should investigate war crimes to determine the emperor's status. Wallace said the US seeks no exclusive arrangement with China and any alliance should be broad.

Han-chao Wallace China Hirohita Japan United States

Japanese militaria resurgence in Asia urged by Thailand call

A speaker urged restoring Thailand's sovereignty and argued that in Asia other political and racial entities are colonial dependencies deserving prompt self government after victory. The remarks framed a broader push for regional sovereignty and independence movements.

Jance Pewce Ayatema Thailand Asia

Neely Seeks to Explain With Alumni Reacting to Lawall Dismissal

Neely and Fairmont attorneys, newly installed University Alumni Assoc president, condemn the board action removing Dr Charles Lawall as president. The seven member board by 4 to 2 vote offered Lawall the mines headship or a college of engineering professorship, with Aug 31 as deadline. Alumni urge meeting, possible legislative intervention, and protest that governors are politicking with education.

Neely Fairmont University Alumni Assoc Board of Governors Lawall Schoo of Mines College of Engineering Beckley Floyd M. Sayre Raleigh County Alumni Association Sayre Lehman Morgantown Charles Lawall Amity

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