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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1944
Page
13
The Charleston Gazette reports heavy fighting as Allied forces push into Cherbourg. German reserves are drawn into street battles while U S troops seize over 20 000 prisoners since D day and preparations begin to open the port for a major offensive.
Col Willard E. Rockwell of Pittsburgh told 500 engineers that government leadership is dominated by politicians, not engineers, and warned constitutional changes under bureaucratic rule threaten liberties. He urged Congress to enable postwar job creation and business growth, while noting a rising bureaucratic ruling class.
Veterans will address the War Loan rally from Page 1. The retailers division for the Fifth War Loan will speak and present banners to stores that met quotas. Frank A. Knight will be master of ceremonies as campaign publicity chairman. McDavid, disappointed by current drive sales, urged stronger effort from workers and the public, warning that success is essential.
Willkie urges GOP to pursue a winning course and supports a postwar world organization. He argues American sovereignty should cooperate with others to enforce decisions, use forces if needed, and settle disputes by law or conciliation. He emphasizes leadership with Allies and a strengthened sovereign power. Also reports bituminous coal output for week ending June 17, 1944.
General MacArthur announced new air sweeps by heavy bomber and fighter aircraft over New Guinea defences with large enemy losses. Allied attacks hit Rabaul and Neembu island while ground clashes in the Sarmi Martin Day area add to Japanese casualties, totaling 2,986.
A dispatch from Howard Handleman reports Saipan’s capture advancing with high-ranking officers predicting full Ariane control. Carrier planes bombed Aora Guam and Orote, sinking an enemy carrier and damaging others while American losses reach 151 planes and four ships damaged.
John Thomas Riddle, 55, of Shrewsbury, was struck by a New York Central train in the Dickinson yards early Sunday morning. He was reported in serious condition at McMillan hospital with a below knee amputation of the right leg and injuries to the left ankle and right shoulder.
Beauty advice from Lois Leeds promotes paint on stocking technique for smoother legs and summer readiness. It covers liquid leg makeup, cream lotion, and a tan range, with safety notes for young skin and acceptance of bare legs for summer wear. Readers are invited to request the leaflet “Bathroom Brevities” via a stamped envelope.
The storm left a 100 mile path from northern Barbour to beyond Thomas in Tucker County, killing and injuring many. Searchers recovered bodies in the West Fork river including Loretta Sharp and Mrs Ora O'Connor, then Joan Cavallier and Blaine Carder. 31,000,000 in damage reported. state guardsmen deployed and federal aid sought for Shinnston and nearby communities.
The report covers Dewey's April remarks at the American Newspaper Publishers' Assoc. meeting in New York. He called for total victory in the war, a cooperative peace structure backed by force, and global economic stability to ensure high employment at home. He was photographed but did not comment on Chicago events. His staff prepared for a Chicago trip, with Benjamin Feinberg likely to act as governor in his absence.
Lt. Paul Chambers former president of the state Young Republican League and Republican nominee for Logan county prosecutor told friends he would be home in about two weeks after two years in the Southwest Pacific.
Allied and Chinese forces reported heavy fighting across Burma, with attacks on Japanese positions along the Ukmul road killing about 100 enemy troops. Japanese efforts north of milestone 17 were repulsed, while Tengchung remained a key target in the Salween offensive and Lungling area saw intensified clashes.
Donald Shearer twenty six of Widen Clay county sustained three skull injuries and abrasions in an Elk River Coal and Lumber Co mine accident. Attendants at Charleston General Hospital report his condition as guarded.
The New Lyric theater presents Good Night Sweetheart starring Bob Livingston and Ruth Terry with a bond premiere tonight at 8 30. War bond buyers who have tickets from the theater lobby, Charleston National Bank, or Kaw ntwa Banking Trust Co. will be admitted free. Republic Pictures releases the western musical offering entertainment numbers.
In the 13th century, Italian papermakers pioneered the use of watermarks to mark paper quality and origin. The practice aided identification of workshop origin and authenticity amid growing trade networks.
West Virginia ended a three month salvage drive at 13,534,836 pounds, 7.11 per person, behind a 27,000,000 pound quota. Wood County led with 1,514,000 pounds, Berkeley 510,455, Harrison 1,450,000. trophy events set for July in Parsburg, Clarksburg and Martinsburg.
Howard Chernoff, Western Virginia net executive, departs for Washington then embarks to Europe as accredited war correspondent. He will report from the European theater, with a biweekly WE broadcast focused on West Virginia servicemen, plus transcripts aired on Charleston Parkersburg Clarksburg Huntington outlets. He noted many letters requesting contact with armed forces and will try to accommodate.
Charleston OES 88 installs new officers at the Shrine mosque. Hazel Steel is worthy matron and Donald With row worthy patron. Thelma Casto associate matron Chester Yater associate patron. Sarah Elizabeth Evans secretary Mae Atking treasurer Tillie Andrews conductress. Appointed officers include Esther Shaw chaptain Elizabeth Stambaugh marshal Ethel Davidson organist Olivia Best Adah Violet Taylor Guth Gillaine Hess Esther Willa Reed Martha Senah Young Electa Hester Kirk warder Samoah Casdorph sentinel. Mrs J M Perkins elected trustee for three years Villa ater flag bearer Edith Withrow West Virginia flag bearer.
Allied reports note heavy fighting south of Montherd and near Massa Marittima as the 5th army presses the German defense. Chiusi remains in German hands but pressure from 8th army on the western shore of Lake Trasimene tightens. Germans rely on Tiger tanks while rains hampered operations. 5th army prisoners reach 24,000. Piombino port facilities damaged yet usable, per AP dispatch.
The Charleston chapter No. 317 Women of the Moose hosts a dinner for outgoing and incoming officers Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Chimney Corner restaurant. Installation follows at 6 p.m. at the VFW hall on Quarrier Street.
A garbled 1940s era cinema roundup lists multiple films and stars including Paul Lukas Mady Christiang Betty Grable Irene Dunne Roddy McDowall Gene Kelly Donna Reed Jackie Cooper Mae West and Ronald Reagan among others. The jumble references titles such as Pin Up Girl White Lie of Dover Sea Here and Hell the Rang ers with various castings and promotional snippets.
Fragmented OCR style listing multiple news cues and time stamps. Mentions baseball scores, romance segments, press news, and a variety of unrelated program notes. Notable names like Henry J. Taylor and Arthur Hele appear among scattered items with no coherent event.
State Veterinarian T C Green reported the hog cholera scare in Mc Dowell county has ended after immunizing 1200 hogs in the Northfork area where 22 died. He also noted a separate outbreak near Fisher in Hardy county with a substantial loss to one owner.
The Parkersburg based non profit hospital insurance group received a charter yesterday. Incorporators include Dr. James L. Wade Dr. S. M. Prunty and Dr. Data T. Moore, all of Parkersburg.
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