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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1943
Page
1
Allied air power hit Mulheim Ruhr a major steel city as hundreds of RAF bombers raided Tuesday night. Twin-engined bombers struck the invasion coast and Folkestone residents cheered as Flying Fortresses returned from a cross-channel operation.
President Roosevelt denounces United Mine Workers leaders as intolerable and says he will ask Congress to raise the draft age to 65 for non combat service to curb strikes and protect government operated mines. He warns of using wartime draft power if work disruptions continue and notes steps already taken to induct striking miners under the selective service act.
Union leaders predicted a quick return to full output as 20 000 to 28 000 of West Virginia's 129 000 miners resumed work after a back to work order from Solid Fuels Administrator Ickes and UMW President James L Lewis. President George J Titler warned full production may not occur in months due to mistrust of operators and government agencies. A few Local unions in Island Creek Coal Co Logan county reportedly voted not to return, while Hutchinson Coal Co Dahnyaloo took similar action.
A Zurich dispatch reports Germany orders Ruhr residents to evacuate by week’s end amid intensified RAF air raids. British forces bombard Mulheim with dozens of four engine aircraft while Royal Air Force crews claim fires cover miles and scorch the German heartland.
Kanawha county delegate Callinan urged Washington to ease conditions for home building as war plant completion nears. He warned materials on priority lists may go unused while demand for new homes and non essential construction grows. He proposed a conference of labor leaders contractors suppliers and financiers to chart local action.
Willie Willis reflects on choosing comfort over danger, explaining Sis needed more care and expressing relief at going barefoot while questioning why delay remains.
In Dublin on June 24 the Farmers party led the early general election results with seven seats won, challenging Prime Minister De Valera's Fianna Fail which loses ground. De Valera secured a seat from East Clare while Fine Gael's William Congravey and Labour's William Norton are also returned to the Dail.
Allied headquarters report heavy air action in Sicily and Italy. Wellingtons and Mosquitos bombed Salerno rail yards and barracks, striking the Naples to Rome line. Two ton bombs targeted freight areas while Malta aircraft buzzed rail corridors. All planes returned.
Moscow reports new Soviet bomber strikes on German airfields and rail junctions in northern Russia near Pskay, setting a key junction ablaze and destroying trains and munitions dumps. Ground fighting continues on the Fus sian front with 100 Nazis reported killed after preliminary bombardments.
Report from Algiers describes a rift in French leadership over raising a permanent military force amid Generals Henri Cirsid and Chutes de Ganile's dispute. De Gaulle faction resists a territorial recruiting freeze while Ganauetists allege a purge and that escapees from France are being diverted to North Tease Tarn.
Washington reports a Dies committee hearing set for next week to probe Detroit race disturbances linked to foreign and domestic propaganda. Chairman Dies said evidence shows Japanese agents may be directing activities through local shops to disrupt war production and morale.
Maj. Gen. C. M. Barnes announces to scientists that U S industry has 1 000+ contracts for new weapons research and development. He says two years hence arms will differ greatly from today as bazooka use grows and hundreds of secret devices enter production amid $52 billion in appropriations.
The War Department announced upcoming army maneuvers in the mountains of West Virginia starting soon. The exercises, including five ammunition firings, will involve private property areas in Preston and surrounding counties under Army supervision for the duration.
J F Perry aged 44 of Rob Maple Hill died in Verdagina hospital after a two month illness. He was manager, secretary and treasurer of T B Perry and Sone Inc, a manufacturer with Washington Street address. He held Masonic affiliations and was active in the Rotary Club and local churches.
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker arrives in Moscow on a mission for Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson. He lands in the Soviet capital aboard an American aircraft Sunday, accompanied by a small War Department entourage including Admiral William H. Standley and aides.
A weekly weather summary reports improving U S agricultural prospects after drought and low crop conditions. Warmth and adequate rainfall aid hay and early crop growth, though Arizona, Arkansas face continued stress from harsh conditions. Farmers push planting and harvesting schedules despite delays and tough conditions.
The War Department announced the largest list of decorations for U S airmen in the war, including eight West Virginians awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal, or other honors. Recipients named include Capt. Within Raper of Wheeling, John A. Caen of Mansfield, Tech. Sgt. Robert Guthrie of Paden City, Clifton F.B. Dennis of Richwood, Jarvis Kirtley A. of Iova, Aaron S. Youell of Boomer, Kelly Morreon of Miller, and Ragin Monougah of We City.
A Washington report states there will be adequate winter clothing supplies for civilians and war needs. The Office of Price Administration declares there is no shortage of fabrics for clothing for men and seamen, and fall and winter supplies will meet normal needs.
The 35th annual governors conference denounces any strike by groups in essential industries during this war, warning such stoppages threaten national security. A resolution cites recent production halts and urges unity while praising agriculture, labor and management for war effort results.
Lawmakers expect President Roosevelt to veto the anti strike bill over his plan to raise the draft age to 65 as a weapon against walkouts. Senators Connally Byrd and Diapproves weigh veto override and the military reshaping, while Rep. Smith backs passage to curb future strikes.
In Canberra on Thursday June the Australian Parliament backed Prime Minister John Curtin 27 to 22 against a non confidence motion after two days of debate. The motion, raised by former Prime Minister Arthur Fadden, accused the government of bungling fund and power problems. The vote avoids immediate election but signals Curtin may seek early dissolution for another vote.
Chinese Ambassador Wei Ming reported from Tientsin that Japan is devastating Chinese regions with brutal reprisals. He cited killings and destruction across Chekiang and other areas, claiming hundreds of Lipices and mass population displacement amid growing Chinese morale thanks to increased air power.
Gov. Matthew M. Neely of West Virginia told a governors conference that postwar president will be Roosevelt Bricker or Willkie with no others in contention He urged governors to plan economic projects to employ labor and noted federal financing with strings on money. He also criticized his state legislature and warned money terms would guide future federal aid.
Chicano spokesmen for railroad brotherhoods warned of a serious wage dispute following the rejection of a demand by 1,100,000 non operating railway workers for an eight cent hourly raise. An employee spokesman said the rejection will anger workers who had accepted eight cents after seeking twenty, describing a chaotic mood akin to the coal miners strike.
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